Improving Mathematical Representation Ability With Problem Based Learning Models: A Systematic Literature Review

Abstract

One of the important problems in learning mathematics is representation ability. Mathematical representation includes three basic abilities, namely visual representation, verbal representation and representation of mathematical equations or expressions. The Problem Based Learning (PBL) approach is effective in facilitating a deeper understanding of concepts and the development of mathematical problem solving skills. The research method uses a literature review method based on the PRISMA diagram with the following process sequence: Background and Purpose, Research Question, Searching for the literature, Selection Criteria, Practical ScreenQuality Checklist and Procedures, Data Extraction Strategy, and Data Synthesis Strategy. The results of journal research in the last 6 years, namely 2017 - 2023, resulted in 8 articles relating to efforts to improve mathematical representation skills using a problem based learning (PBL) approach. In-depth review related to this research article, it can be concluded that the problem based learning approach is the right approach to teach mathematical representation at various levels of education, this can be seen from the fulfillment of each indicator of mathematical representation, individual learning outcomes are more than KKM and gain value (n -gain) is in the medium category and has experienced a significant increase.