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STEAM+X in Mathematics Education: A Systematic Literature Review

Year: 2025

Type: review

Abstract: This study analyses how the STEAM+X framework has been implemented in mathematics education. The “X” component represents additional disciplines beyond the traditional STEAM fields, such as culture, history, and architecture. The systematic literature review (SLR) follows the PRISMA protocol. The initial search returned 350,190 documents, but only one article met the rigorous inclusion criteria focused explicitly on STEAM+X in mathematics education. This finding underscores the topic’s novelty and the need for further research. The selected study highlights the integration of geometry, digital and physical technologies (e.g., GeoGebra, AR/VR, 3D printing), and educational levels, including high school and teacher education. The analysis reveals limited implementation across countries and a lack of diversity in content areas. These results call for expanded investigations into STEAM+X practices incorporating broader mathematical domains, varied cultural contexts, and more inclusive educational levels.

Source: Journal of Mathematics Instruction Social Research and Opinion

DOI: 10.58421/misro.v4i2.451

Authors: Muhamad Galang Isnawan, Marcel David Pochulu, Javier García-García, Naif Mastoor Alsulami, Sudirman Sudirman

Institutions: Universitas Nahdlatul Wathan Mataram, National University of Villa María, Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero, University of Jeddah, Indonesia Open University

Language: English

Topic: STEM Education

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: University of Jeddah