Student Problem Solving Ability in Mathematics Learning: Systematic Literature Review

Abstract

Problem solving is one of the research topics that are popularly studied by researchers, so it is important to study what kind of research trends are related to problem solving. The purpose of this study was to determine the tendency to study students' mathematical problem-solving abilities. This study uses the systematic literature review (SLR) method, which is carried out through the stages of identifying, assessing, and interpreting all the data collected, with the research object being a study of how to bring out students' problem-solving abilities. The design used is to summarize, review, and analyze 21 articles that are very relevant to the object of research in Sinta-accredited journals, indexed by Scopus and the Web of Science. The results showed that the research methods used in eliciting students' problem-solving abilities were experimental, descriptive qualitative, and developmental research methods. From the results of the analysis, improving students' problem-solving abilities can be done through 1. using the PBL learning model, 2. Using problems that are contextual, realistic, and related to culture, 3. utilizing modules, particularly e-modules; 4. utilizing ICT; and 5. integrating Computational Thinking (CT) into mathematics learning.  For this reason, it is recommended for further research to develop an e-module that integrates CT into it.