WORKED EXAMPLES IN MATHEMATICS LEARNING: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW Zakiya Amalia Hartanto Putri, Cecep Anwar Hadi Firdos Santosa, Syamsuri, Hepsi Nindiasari
Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa, Indonesia
zakiyaamalia00[at]gmail.com
Abstract
This study aims to examine the implementation of the worked-example method in mathematics learning and its effect on students^ mathematical problem-solving ability through a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach. The analysis was conducted on research articles published between 2016 and 2026 and indexed in reputable databases, namely Scopus (Q1-Q3) and national journals accredited by SINTA (minimum level 3). The article selection process followed the PRISMA framework, resulting in 18 articles that met the inclusion criteria. The selected studies were analyzed based on research type (quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods), subject level (secondary school students and university students), implementation of the worked-example method, and key findings related to mathematical problem-solving ability. The results indicate that the worked-example method is implemented in various forms of mathematics learning and consistently shows a positive effect on students^ mathematical problem-solving ability. This method helps students understand solution procedures systematically, reduces cognitive load, and enhances knowledge transfer. Therefore, the worked-example method can be considered an effective instructional strategy to improve the quality of mathematics learning.
