Mathematical Competencies and Critical Thinking in Secondary Education: A PRISMA-Based Systematic Review (2019–2025)
Integrative, student-centered approaches supported by active learning methodologies enhance higher-order cognitive development and prepare learners to meet the demands of 21st-century education. Future research should address methodological standardization, teacher preparation, and institutional conditions to ensure the sustainable and equitable implementation of these strategies.
Authors
- Andrea Basantes-Andrade (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1045-2126)
- Orlando Ayala-Vásquez
- Gabriela Arciniegas-Romero
- Nevy Alvarez-Tinajero
- Luz-M Pereira-González
Institutions
- Universidad Técnica del Norte (EC)
Publication Details
- Journal
- F1000Research
- Published
- 2026-01-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.173462.2
- Primary Topic
- Education and Critical Thinking Development
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00