Exploring Mobile Learning Applications for Improving Problem-Solving Skills in Basic Mathematics: A Qualitative Thematic Study
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https://doi.org/10.70619/vol6iss1pp37-59-803Keywords:
Mobile Learning, Problem-Solving, Simulation, Inclusivity, ReinforceAbstract
This study explores the integration of mobile learning applications in early mathematics education, focusing on their impact on students’ problem-solving skills. Employing qualitative methods including interviews, classroom observations, and artifact analysis, it examines how technological features such as interactive simulations, adaptive content, and augmented reality influence cognitive development, engagement, and collaboration. Findings highlight that mobile tools support iterative reasoning, metacognitive growth, and peer interaction, especially when combined with active teacher facilitation and culturally relevant contexts. Challenges related to infrastructure stability, equitable access, and balancing technology use with interpersonal teaching are also identified. The research underscores the importance of sustained, context-sensitive implementation and suggests future directions involving longitudinal studies, adaptive algorithm evaluation, and expanded inclusivity. Insights contribute to refining pedagogical strategies that integrate mobile technologies to enhance mathematical problem-solving across diverse educational settings.
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