Advances in Mathematical Reasoning: A Systematic Review of Scholarly Publications

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Abstract

Mathematical reasoning involves systematically establishing relationships between facts and concepts, a key skill for effective problem-solving. Interest in this area has surged recently, prompting this paper to synthesize key findings from the last five years. Through document analysis and a systematic literature review of publications from the Web of Science and Scopus databases, we categorized reasoning into three types: abstraction-based, concretization-based, and other forms. Our findings, presented in tables and word clouds, underscore reasoning's significant impact on educational outcomes, highlighting its various forms and critical role in learning processes. The paper concludes with recommendations for enhancing mathematical reasoning skills, suggesting a growing need for focused educational strategies in this area.

Authors

• Recep Aslaner, Inonu University

• Mahmut Gundogdu, Texas A&M University

• Aziz Ilhan, Inonu University

• Tugba Akurek, Inonu University

• Sumeyra Aydogan, Inonu University