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The present study performs a bibliometric investigation of the research trend within mathematical word problem-solving (MWPS) based on the data extracted from the Web of Science core collection. An in-depth analysis of 437 publications from 2017 to 2024 revealed key indicators, including publication trends, prolific authors, impactful journals, and collaboration networks. The results demonstrate a shifting pattern in research with a significant rise in published articles between 2019 and 2022, followed by an oscillation in the following years. The study identifies the increasing focus on cognitive approaches, technology resources, and models of differentiated instruction, mainly due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the incorporation of technology in educational settings. To further investigate these trends, VOSviewer and Biblioshiny software were used to develop co-authorship network maps, citation network maps, and keyword occurrence maps, therefore illuminating new themes as well as under-explored themes. Overall, this bibliometric analysis provides a comprehensive overview of the intellectual landscape and future themes of research into MWPS, highlighting the importance of integrating cognitive, technological, and pedagogical dimensions in a bid to guide future research, guide teaching practices, and enhance students’ problem-solving abilities.
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Article Type: Review Article
EURASIA J Math Sci Tech Ed, Volume 22, Issue 6, June 2026, Article No: em2841
https://doi.org/10.29333/ejmste/18635
Publication date: 28 May 2026
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