A Systematic Literature Review of Technology-Supported Integers Instruction
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Educational technology; integers; mathematics education; systematic literature review; technology-supported learningAbstract
Understanding integers is a fundamental component of mathematics learning; however, many students experience difficulties in mastering this concept. The integration of technology as a digital learning media offers potential opportunities to enhance students’ conceptual understanding of integers. The objective of this study is to provide a comprehensive synthesis of empirical evidence on the integration of technology in integers learning. A systematic literature review was conducted using the PRISMA methodology to identify, screen, and evaluate relevant articles from the Scopus and ERIC databases. The review process, which employed inclusion criteria, yielded nine selected articles published between 2006 and 2024. The results indicate that research on technology integration in integer learning is dominated by studies conducted in Indonesia, followed by Turkey, Pakistan, and Greece, with the majority of participants coming from elementary and secondary education levels. These findings also indicate a prevalence of technologies with varying levels of interactivity, categorized as high, medium, and low. Furthermore, across all these studies, the integration of technology consistently demonstrated a positive impact on students’ cognitive and affective outcomes, as well as on the overall learning process.
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