Improving students' mathematical critical thinking abilities: A systematic literature review

One of the objectives of 21st century learning is to help students become more adept critical thinkers. Thus, the purpose of this Systematics Literature Review (SLR) is to identify strategies for improving students’ critical thinking abilities, particularly when it comes to learning mathematics. The Scopus database was used to collect data. For additional examination, 25 publications that were released between 2019 and 2023 were retrieved. Mendeley, VosViewer, and Microsoft Excel are the tools that are used. The analysis’ findings demonstrate that teaching material, teaching method, and oral question are all employed to enhance students’ critical thinking abilities. Modules and media are the most popular teaching materials used in mathematics education to foster critical thinking. The goal of this literature study is to provide educators with more insight into instructional strategies that enhance students’ capacity for critical thought.