THE EFFECT OF SPATIAL, LOGICAL MATHEMATICAL AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE ON STUDENTS’ MATHEMATICS LEARNING ACHIEVEMENT

The aim of this study was to assess the effect and respective contributions of spatial, logical-mathematical, and emotional intelligence on students' mathematics learning achievement. This research adopts an ex post facto approach with a quantitative methodology. The study population consisted of 240 eleven grade students at MAN 1 Medan. A probability sampling technique, specifically random sampling, was employed to select a sample of 70 students from classes IX-5 and IX-7 at MAN 1 Medan. Data collection involved using spatial intelligence tests, logical-mathematical intelligence questionnaires, and emotional intelligence assessments. Mathematics learning achievement data were gathered from students' final exam scores in the even semester. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics, employing multiple linear regression analysis as the research design. The results of the study indicate the following: (1) There is a statistically significant positive effect of spatial intelligence, logical mathematical intelligence, and emotional intelligence on students' mathematics learning achievement, both individually and collectively. (2) Spatial intelligence contributes 24.1% to students' mathematics learning achievement. (3) Logical-mathematical intelligence contributes 39% to students' mathematics learning achievement. (4) Emotional intelligence contributes 10.2% to students' mathematics learning achievement. (5) Collectively, spatial intelligence, logical mathematical intelligence, and emotional intelligence contribute 73.3% to students' mathematics learning achievement. The remaining variation in achievement (26.7%) is influenced by factors beyond the scope of this study.