A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW OF AUGMENTED REALITY (AR) AS A MATHEMATICS LEARNING MEDIA TO ENHANCE CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS
Yuliyanti(a*),Dr. Hepsi Nindiasari, S.Pd., M.Pd.(b),Prof. Dr. Heni Pujiastuti, S.Pd., M.Pd (c),Dr. Aan Hendrayana, S.Si., M.Pd.(d)

a)Department of Mathematics Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa, Banten, Indonesia
*yuliridho20[at]gmail.com
b)Department of Mathematics Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa, Banten, Indonesia
hepsinindiasari[at]untirta.ac.id
c)Department of Mathematics Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa, Banten, Indonesia
henipujiastuti[at]untirta.ac.id
d)Department of Mathematics Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa, Banten, Indonesia
aanhendrayana[at]untirta.ac.id

Abstract

This study aims to identify trends and research characteristics of Augmented Reality (AR) use in mathematics learning, describe the implementation of AR in improving students^ critical thinking skills, analyze the effectiveness of AR on mathematical critical thinking abilities, and identify the advantages, challenges, and recommendations for AR implementation in mathematics learning. This research uses a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method following the PRISMA (2020) procedure, reviewing 23 articles from reputable databases, both international (Scopus) and national (SINTA and Google Scholar), consisting of Q1, Q2, Q3, SINTA 1, SINTA 2, SINTA 3, with articles taken from the last 5 years published between 2022-2026. The quasi-experimental method was more widely used compared to research and development (R&D), qualitative, mixed, and non-empirical methods. The selected articles were analyzed based on research characteristics, methods, subjects, and main findings. The results show that Augmented Reality (AR) has been proven to significantly improve critical thinking skills, spatial visualization, and student learning motivation. Effective AR implementation is generally integrated with constructivist learning models such as Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and Discovery Learning. AR helps bridge theory and practice through interactive 3D visualization, especially for geometry and three-dimensional space topics. In conclusion, AR is highly effective in facilitating mathematical critical thinking skills when implemented with a structured pedagogical design.

Keywords: Augmented Reality, Critical Thinking Skills, Mathematics Learning, Systematic Literature Review, Interactive Media.

Topic: STEM Education