Luthfiana Tarida, Mega Teguh Budiarto, Agung Lukito
Functional thinking and problem-solving are still emerging trends in mathematics education because they are closely related to generalization. One may use generalization as the heartbeat of mathematics in obtaining solutions to various problems. This article presents a study of published research on functional thinking in specific problem-solving contexts by ordering scaffolding and self-efficacy. It employs a systematic mapping study that uses bibliometric analysis. The published research search is based on categories that include functional thinking in education, functional thinking process, scaffolding impulses, scaffolding forms, self-efficacy aspects, problem-solving phases, and problem-solving as a development tool of functional thought. From 2012-2020, we identified 148 articles in Scopus, of which only 25 articles related to this category. The study indicates significant obstacles, such as proper functional thinking in problem-solving, scaffolding, and self-efficacy. We may use the results of this mapping as a reference for further research that discusses in more detail the functional thinking process of scaffolding problem-solving based on self-efficacy. © 2024 American Institute of Physics Inc.. All rights reserved.
Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Jl. Lidah Wetan, Surabaya, 60213, Indonesia; Akademi Maritim Nusantara, Jl.Kendeng 307, Cilacap, 53223, Indonesia
