A systematic literature review on augmented reality in mathematics education

Mehmet Bulut 1 * , Rita Borromeo Ferri 1
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1 Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Kassel, Kassel, GERMANY
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EUR J SCI MATH ED, Volume 11, Issue 3, pp. 556-572. https://doi.org/10.30935/scimath/13124
Published Online: 28 March 2023, Published: 01 July 2023
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ABSTRACT

Technology, in particular augmented reality (AR), has the potential to greatly enhance interactive learning environments for mathematics in both classrooms and other teaching environments. The purpose of the present study was to investigate existing literature on AR in mathematics education. We selected papers from 10 databases, Scopus, Web of Science Core Collection, ERIC, IEEE Xplore Digital Library, Teacher Reference Center, SpringerLink, zbMATH Open, Taylor & Francis Online Journals, JSTOR, and MathSciNet. From these databases, 42 related studies were selected by the method of preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analysis (PRISMA2020). The results from all the papers showed positive outcomes as a result of AR implementation in mathematics education. They were also analyzed into different themes according to quantitative and qualitative criteria. The advantages and challenges of AR usage in mathematics education are also discussed in detail.
Keywords: augmented reality, systematic literature review, PRISMA2020, educational technology, mathematics education, geometry education

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Bulut, M., & Borromeo Ferri, R. (2023). A systematic literature review on augmented reality in mathematics education. European Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 11(3), 556-572. https://doi.org/10.30935/scimath/13124

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