Semiotic Reasoning in Mathematics: A Systematic Literature Review of Future Trends and Opportunities

A way of resulting conclusions using symbols or signs is known as semiotic reasoning.
Researchers need precise information on this subject. A systematic literature review
(SLR) summarizes the trends and contributions of semiotic reasoning research in
mathematics published in Scopus-indexed journals, as well as its future potential. In the
Scopus database's search menu, the terms "reasoning" and "semiotic" were entered, and
505 articles were found. In addition, 18 papers met the criteria for analysis. PRISM is the
method of inclusion and exclusion model used. Semiotic reasoning rose considerably from
2019 to 2023, with 14 articles (77.78%). The most prevalent research technique (12
articles) is the qualitative approach. The author's country of origin and international
participation are mentioned. The places of origin of the writers reveal that semiotic
reasoning articles have been disseminated fairly throughout all continents. Furthermore,
12 papers (66.7%) were completed entirely by themselves. There was just one study with
international collaboration (5.56%). Keyword-wise, 18 works demonstrate the
characterization of sign activity (semiotic) in mathematical semiotic reasoning. Aside
from that, mathematical semiotic reasoning research supports classroom mathematics
learning, the advancement of mathematical semiotic reasoning theory, and the
application of mathematical semiotic reasoning in other scientific domains. Semiotic
reasoning research has made the most important contribution to classroom mathematics
instruction. Among the mathematical principles studied are numbers, geometry,
derivatives, diagrams, comparison and measurement, and distribution. These discoveries
might be useful. These findings may be considered or used as a beginning point for
academics to research the issue of semiotic reasoning in mathematics in line with their
own goals.