A Bibliometrics Study of Two Decades of Geogebra Research in Mathematics Education

Abstract

The GeoGebra software has gained considerable attention within the field of mathematics education due to its significance for both teaching and learning. This study aimed to examine the patterns and developments in research concerning the use of GeoGebra in mathematics education. Drawing on a bibliometric analysis of a corpus consisting of 340 journal articles sourced from the SCOPUS database from 2007 to 2023, and utilizing the VOSviewer tool, this paper presents an overview of the research landscape related to the applications of GeoGebra, highlighting prominent institutions, journals, and regions/countries. Moreover, the analysis disentangles the category network and synthesizes emerging trends and future research prospects pertaining to GeoGebra. The bibliometric analysis revealed that the articles focused on GeoGebra exhibit a clustered structure, with three distinct clusters reflecting varying degrees of interrelationships between terms. The first cluster predominantly explores the use of GeoGebra as an interactive tool for geometry learning and the integration of technology within the educational context. This indicates the tool's effectiveness in making abstract geometric concepts more concrete through interactive visualization and modeling. The second cluster concentrates on leveraging GeoGebra in mathematics teaching, particularly in areas such as technology integration, teacher training, and the design of innovative learning environments. GeoGebra positively influences teachers' instructional methods, with educators—both pre-service and in-service—viewing it as an effective tool for explaining concepts and addressing challenges that traditional methods may not resolve. The third cluster investigates the role of GeoGebra as a learning tool, particularly in the domains of problem-solving, learning achievement, and conceptual understanding. GeoGebra has proven effective in developing problem-solving skills and supporting real-world problem formulation. Students using GeoGebra exhibit greater strategic competence and comprehension compared to traditional methods. Turkey emerged as the most prolific country in terms of research production related to GeoGebra, while Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, located in Bandung, Indonesia, was identified as the most productive institution.

Received: 9 October 2024 / Accepted: 23 December 2024 / Published: 05 January 2025