The Journey to the Center of Problem-Solving and Problem-Posing: A Bibliometric Analysis (1980–2020)

Year 2026, Volume: 7 Issue: 1 , 42 - 72 , 09.04.2026

Pınar Güner , Semirhan Gökçe

https://doi.org/10.69918/ejte.1799759

https://izlik.org/JA46FC28ZN

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the trends of research in problem-solving and problem-posing from 1980 to 2020 through bibliometric analysis. All articles in the Web of Science database including mathematical problem-solving or problem-posing were under the focus of the study. The bibliometric maps and clusters were created with the analysis of 749 articles by VOSviewer. The bibliometric analysis of the relevant articles on problem-solving and problem-posing revealed three clusters. These clusters were identified as (i) developing capacity, (ii) enriching instruction, and (iii) linking concepts. This synthesis provides evidence to demonstrate changes and exemplify practices in problem-solving and problem-posing studies. It further aims to explain their relationships with each other and other related concepts and to elaborate on the complicated nature of these skills. The current study on the trends of problem-solving and problem-posing research would reveal non-intensive areas in the relevant literature for further investigation and guide future studies. It would also prompt researchers, teachers, and policymakers to take necessary actions in mathematics education.

Keywords

bibliometric analysis , mathematics , problem-solving , problem-posing , Study trends

Ethical Statement

In this study, all the rules stated to be followed within the scope of the “Higher Education Institutions Scientific Research and Publication Ethics Directive” were followed. None of the actions specified under the title of “Actions Contrary to Scientific Research and Publication Ethics”, which is the second part of the directive, were not carried out.

Problem Çözme ve Problem Kurmanın Merkezine Yolculuk: Bibliyometrik Bir Analiz (1980–2020)

https://izlik.org/JA46FC28ZN

Abstract

Bu çalışmanın amacı, 1980’den 2020’ye kadar problem çözme ve problem kurma konularındaki araştırma eğilimlerini bibliyometrik analiz yoluyla incelemektir. Çalışmanın odağında, Web of Science veri tabanında yer alan ve matematiksel problem çözme ya da problem kurma ile ilgili tüm makaleler bulunmaktadır. VOSviewer programı kullanılarak 749 makalenin analizi sonucunda bibliyometrik haritalar ve kümeler oluşturulmuştur. Yapılan analiz doğrultusunda üç küme ortaya çıkmıştır: (i) kapasite geliştirme, (ii) öğretimi zenginleştirme ve (iii) kavramları ilişkilendirme. Bu sentez, problem çözme ve problem kurma çalışmalarındaki değişimleri ortaya koymakta ve uygulamalara örnekler sunmaktadır. Ayrıca, bu iki becerinin birbirleriyle ve diğer ilgili kavramlarla ilişkilerini açıklamayı ve bu becerilerin karmaşık doğasını detaylandırmayı amaçlamaktadır. Problem çözme ve problem kurma araştırmalarındaki eğilimlere yönelik bu çalışma, ilgili literatürde daha az incelenmiş alanları ortaya çıkararak gelecekteki araştırmalara rehberlik edecek ve araştırmacıları, öğretmenleri ve politika yapıcıları matematik eğitimi alanında gerekli adımları atmaya teşvik edecektir.

Keywords

bibliyometrik analiz , matematik , problem çözme , problem kurma , araştırma eğilimleri

Ethical Statement

Veriler Web of Science veri tabanından elde edildiğinden etik onaya gerek bulunmamaktadır.

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