Semiotic Reasoning in Mathematics: A Systematic Literature Review of Future Trends and Opportunities

Abstract

A way of resulting conclusions using symbols or signs is known as semiotic reasoning. Researchers need precise information on this subject. A systematic literature review (SLR) summarizes the trends and contributions of semiotic reasoning research in mathematics published in Scopus-indexed journals, as well as its future potential. In the Scopus database's search menu, the terms "reasoning" and "semiotic" were entered, and 505 articles were found. In addition, 18 papers met the criteria for analysis. PRISM is the method of inclusion and exclusion model used. Semiotic reasoning rose considerably from 2019 to 2023, with 14 articles (77.78%). The most prevalent research technique (12 articles) is the qualitative approach. The author's country of origin and international participation are mentioned. The places of origin of the writers reveal that semiotic reasoning articles have been disseminated fairly throughout all continents. Furthermore, 12 papers (66.7%) were completed entirely by themselves. There was just one study with international collaboration (5.56%). Keyword-wise, 18 works demonstrate the characterization of sign activity (semiotic) in mathematical semiotic reasoning. Aside from that, mathematical semiotic reasoning research supports classroom mathematics learning, the advancement of mathematical semiotic reasoning theory, and the application of mathematical semiotic reasoning in other scientific domains. Semiotic reasoning research has made the most important contribution to classroom mathematics instruction. Among the mathematical principles studied are numbers, geometry, derivatives, diagrams, comparison and measurement, and distribution. These discoveries might be useful. These findings may be considered or used as a beginning point for academics to research the issue of semiotic reasoning in mathematics in line with their own goals.