Jurnal Pendidikan Matematika
Vol 17, No 2 (2023)

Spatial Reasoning Construction: The Way to Use It to Solve Geometric Problems

Lingga Nico Pradana (Universitas PGRI Madiun)
Octarina Hidayatus Sholikhah (Universitas PGRI Madiun)



Article Info

Publish Date
04 May 2023

Abstract

The aim of this research was to determine the spatial reasoning constructs employed by pre-service elementary school teachers when solving geometry problems. A total of 36 participants were invited to complete an online test, after which two selected individuals were engaged in solving the problems. Interviews were then conducted to accurately describe the process of solving geometric problems. The results showed the existence of two types of spatial reasoning constructions, namely series and parallel. Both construction types revealed the interrelationship between spatial reasoning and the problem-solving process. This research highlighted the significance of spatial reasoning as an integral component in solving geometric problems, emphasizing the need for further investigation into its distinctiveness. This could be achieved by incorporating advanced geometric concepts and materials into future research.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jpm

Publisher

Subject

Education Mathematics

Description

Jurnal Pendidikan Matematika (JPM), an electronic peer-reviewed international journal, provides a forum for publishing the original research articles, review articles from contributors, and the novel technology news related to mathematics education. This journal is provided for writers, teachers, ...