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Elementary students' perceptions of 3Dmetric: A cross-sectional study.
Mohammad Faizal Amir1, Niko Fediyanto2, Hendra Erik Rudyanto3
1Elementary School Teacher Education Department, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo, Sidoarjo, Indonesia.
Heliyon
|June 25, 2020
Summary
Elementary students using augmented reality (AR) for geometry showed positive perceptions of the 3Dmetric tool, regardless of their spatial abilities. This AR-based learning approach shows promise for 3D geometry education.
Area of Science:
- Educational Technology
- Geometry Education
- Augmented Reality
Background:
- 21st-century learning necessitates technological integration in elementary geometry.
- Augmented reality (AR) offers innovative solutions for spatial learning.
- 3Dmetric is an AR-based medium for learning 3D geometry.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate elementary students' perceptions of the 3Dmetric AR tool for geometry.
- To explore the relationship between students' perception levels and spatial abilities.
- To identify differences in perception based on spatial ability levels.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study with quantitative and qualitative designs.
- 36 elementary students in Indonesia participated.
- Instruments included Perception Scale, Spatial Ability Scale, and In-Depth Interviews.
Main Results:
- Students demonstrated positive perceptions of 3Dmetric, irrespective of their spatial ability.
- Differences in student perceptions were not linked to their spatial ability levels.
- AR-based learning shows potential for 3D geometry and spatial skill development.
Conclusions:
- 3Dmetric is a positively perceived AR tool for elementary geometry learning.
- Spatial ability does not influence student perceptions of this AR geometry tool.
- AR technology can enhance 3D geometry education and spatial abilities in students.
Keywords:
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