Spatial Ability in Learning Mathematics: Systematic Literature Review (SLR)
Nasrul Naufal (a*), Dadang Juandi (b)

(a) Department of Mathematics Education FPMIPA UPI
Jalan Dr. Setiabudhi Nomor 229 Bandung 40154
*nasrulnaufal[at]upi.edu

(b) Department of Mathematics Education FPMIPA UPI
Jalan Dr. Setiabudhi Nomor 229 Bandung 40154

Abstract

The factor that plays an important role in studying geometry was spatial ability. If it was related to the context of mathematics, especially geometry, it turns out that spatial abilities were very important to have and develop. Spatial ability was closely related to academic achievement, especially to understand mathematics and geometry. To find the latest facts related to spatial ability in learning mathematics, the researcher conducted a study using the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method. A total of 18 accredited journal articles from various databases in the 2016-2021 period were summarized and interpreted to produce a review in the form of article data presented in a graph, including the year of publication, education level, a method used, sample size, and demography. Research on spatial abilities in mathematics learning has received good attention, but the number of studies on spatial abilities in mathematics learning in the last two years was decreased. In addition, spatial abilities in early childhood have not been optimized, this is disappointing because spatial abilities are closely related to children^s cognitive aspects. This literature review recommends conducting research on spatial abilities in various provinces in Indonesia, considering the importance of high spatial abilities for good mathematical performance.

Keywords: Spatial ability- Geometry- Systematic Literature Review (SLR)

Topic: Mathematics Education