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A Bibliometric Review on Realistic Mathematics Education in Scopus Database Between 1972-2019

Tinh Thi Phan , Thi Trinh Do , Thanh Hai Trinh , Trung Tran , Huu Tong Duong , Thi Phuong Thao Trinh , Bao Chau Do , Tien-Trung Nguyen

Despite receiving increasing attention from mathematics education scholars, there has not yet been any overall understanding of the current state of r.

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Despite receiving increasing attention from mathematics education scholars, there has not yet been any overall understanding of the current state of realistic mathematics education (RME). To address this gap, this study aims to provide a review of 288 studies on realistic mathematics education from the Scopus database between 1972 and 2019. Using descriptive and bibliometric analyses, this study addresses four research issues as follows: (i) the total volume, growth trajectory, and geographic distribution; (ii) the most influencing authors and research groups; (iii) the most influencing sources (i.e., journals, books, conferences); and (iv) the most important topics. Several implications for not only mathematics education scholars but also other stakeholders, including policymakers, school managers, mathematics teachers, may not be considered in this study.

Keywords: Bibliometrics, mathematics education, mathematics in context, realistic mathematics education, Scopus.

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