JURNAL MUARA PENDIDIKAN
Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): Jurnal Muara Pendidikan, Vol 11 Issue 1, June 2026

The Effect of Teaching Two-Dimensional Shapes Using the Collaborative Learning Method on Students’ Spatial Ability

Latifa Intan (Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kerinci, Indonesia)
Febria Ningsih (Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kerinci, Indonesia)
Mesi Oktavia (Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kerinci, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
02 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the effect of implementing collaborative learning methods on flat-sided three-dimensional shapes on the improvement of students’ spatial abilities. The study used a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design and a Non-Equivalent Posttest-Only Control Group Design, with a population of eighth-grade students at MTsN 2 Kerinci and an instrument in the form of a spatial ability essay test. The analysis results indicate that the data from both classes are normally distributed, with a P-value of 0.323 for the experimental class and 0.218 for the control class (both > 0.05), and exhibit homogeneous variance based on Levene’s test with a P-value of 0.665. A two-tailed t-test revealed a mean difference of 21.73 with a 95% confidence interval ranging from 17.19 to 39.73 and a P-value of 0.000, indicating a significant difference between the two groups. Thus, it can be concluded that collaborative learning on flat-sided three-dimensional shapes is more effective in improving students’ spatial abilities compared to direct instruction.

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Journal Info

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mp

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Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Other

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