VolAR: A Potential Tool in Developing Spatial Ability and Volume Solving Through Augmented Reality

Augmented reality (AR) applications are revolutionizing the educational landscape, offering interactive and immersive experiences that enhance learning. Understanding volume can be challenging for students, particularly those with limited foundational knowledge in measurement and geometry. The abstract nature of volume, which requires strong spatial reasoning and visualization skills, further complicates its grasp. This study focuses on developing and implementing an AR application called VolAR that aims to improve students’ understanding of volume in mathematics. The VolAR system is a mobile application developed using an Agile methodology approach utilizing Unity SDK with ARCore. The application’s workflow involves three key steps: learning the fundamentals of volumes, understanding volume formulas for solid figures, and applying these concepts through interactive worksheets. Functionality, performance, and user testing demonstrated that the system meets the required standards, providing a smooth user experience with a quick loading speed. To enhance the system, recommendations include optimizing assets and code, integrating a learning management system, and expanding the content library and learning modules. Overall, the VolAR system shows promise as an alternative learning tool for understanding volume concepts, potentially improving student performance and spatial abilities in mathematics.