Systematic Literature Review: Application of Problem Solving in the Mathematics Curriculum
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https://doi.org/10.30587/postulat.v6i2.9147Keywords:
problem solving, mathematics education curriculum, SRL, Systematic Literature Review, Pemecahan Masalah, Kurikulum Pendidikan MatematikaAbstract
Problem solving is a very important aspect of mathematics education curricula. Each country has a different approach to integrating problem solving into its curriculum. This article discusses a comparison of the application of problem-solving strategies in mathematics curricula in various countries using a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach. The results of the study show that the most widely used research method in the studies was qualitative, with 4 articles. Furthermore, these studies used quantitative and mixed methods, with 3 articles each. Articles that met the inclusion criteria showed that Turkey tended to apply problem solving the most in its mathematics curriculum. Next are Finland, Japan, and the Netherlands, followed by South Korea, Vietnam, Singapore, Germany, Canada, and Malaysia. Curricula in various countries shape students' problem-solving skills through different methods but with the same goal: to produce students who are able to think critically and apply mathematics in everyday life.
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