Mathematics Learning Research for Deaf Elementary School Students in Indonesia: A Systematic Literature Review

Abstract

Mathematics education for deaf elementary school students is a crucial goal outlined in Article 31 of Indonesia's 1945 Constitution. Immediate and focused interventions are essential to support their mathematical education, a fundamental field for problem-solving in various aspects of life. This study involves a systematic literature review (SLR), examining the substance of multiple scholarly articles listed on Google Scholar and published across Indonesia from 2013 to 2022. Its primary focus is on different facets concerning the learning of mathematics for elementary school students who are deaf in Indonesia. While there hasn't been a notable upward trend in research studies focused on the learning of mathematics among deaf elementary school students over the past three years, it is revealed that the predominant research design is quantitative. The most researched material is "Numbers," and the commonly chosen instrument is "tests." Research locations are most frequently in Java, particularly East Java Province. Moreover, many studies highlight the central attention given to creating educational materials as a primary area of interest. These findings have led to the proposal of several suggestions for future research concerning the education of mathematics for deaf elementary school students in Indonesia, including the need to enhance research efforts in this area, explore more complex mathematical topics, and ensure a more equitable distribution of chosen research locations.