Collaborative learning interventions for elementary students’ mathematical creative reasoning: A meta-analysis

Tety Nur Cholifah; Budi Eko Soetjipto; Punaji  Setyosari; Sri Untari

doi:10.32674/sr0hxm38

Authors

Tety Nur Cholifah Universitas Negeri Malang https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7251-660X
Budi Eko Soetjipto Universitas Negeri Malang https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1170-2986
Punaji Setyosari Universitas Negeri Malang https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0187-9785
Sri Untari Universitas Negeri Malang https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4956-3800

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32674/sr0hxm38

Keywords:

meta-analysis, collaborative learning, mathematical creative reasoning, elementary school

Abstract

This meta-analysis synthesizes experimental and quasi-experimental evaluations of collaborative learning interventions for elementary students’ mathematical creative reasoning (CMR). After a verification audit, 30 studies (N = 3,108) from 11 countries (1997–2024) met the inclusion criteria. A random-effects model yielded a large effect (Hedges’ g = 1.58, 95% CI [1.46, 1.70], p < .001) with moderate heterogeneity (I² = 42.1%), interpreted cautiously given that 50% of studies were Indonesian; the non-Indonesian subsample yielded g = 1.49. Open-ended/multiple solution tasks and problem-based learning produced the largest effects; instructional time was not a significant moderator. The findings imply that higher-education teacher preparation should embed evidence-based collaborative pedagogies to ensure curriculum continuity in tertiary mathematics education.

Author Biographies

Tety Nur Cholifah, Universitas Negeri Malang
- Tety Nur Cholifah is a doctoral student in the postgraduate program at Universitas Negeri Malang, focusing on research in educational psychology, particularly on academic self-efficacy and student-centered learning models.
- Faculty of Postgraduate, State University of Malang, Malang, INDONESIA
Budi Eko Soetjipto, Universitas Negeri Malang
- Budi Eko Soetjipto is a senior lecturer at State University of Malang, whose research interests include educational leadership, curriculum development, and pedagogical innovations.
- Faculty of Postgraduate, State University of Malang, Malang, INDONESIA
Punaji Setyosari, Universitas Negeri Malang
- Punaji Setyosari is a professor at the State University of Malang, specializing in educational research methodology, instructional design, and learning technology.
- Faculty of Postgraduate, State University of Malang, Malang, INDONESIA
Sri Untari, Universitas Negeri Malang
- Sri Untari is a lecturer and researcher at Universitas Negeri Malang who actively works in the field of higher education management, learning quality improvement, and educational evaluation.
- Faculty of Postgraduate, State University of Malang, Malang, INDONESIA

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