F.R. Fiantika, C.L. Maknun, I.K. Budayasa, A. Lukito
The aim of this study is to find out the spatial thinking process of students in transforming 3-dimensional (3D) object to 2-dimensional (2D) representation. Spatial thinking is helpful in using maps, planning routes, designing floor plans, and creating art. The student can engage geometric ideas by using concrete models and drawing. Spatial thinking in this study is identified through geometrical problems of transforming a 3-dimensional object into a 2-dimensional object image. The problem was resolved by the subject and analyzed by reference to predetermined spatial thinking indicators. Two representative subjects of elementary school were chosen based on mathematical ability and visual learning style. Explorative description through qualitative approach was used in this study. The result of this study are: 1) there are different representations of spatial thinking between a boy and a girl object, 2) the subjects has their own way to invent the fastest way to draw cube net. © Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd.
Departement of Mathematics Education, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia; Department of Mathematics Education, Universitas Nusantara PGRI Kediri, Kediri, Indonesia; Department of Mathematics Education, Graduate School of Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, Indonesia
