Research of mathematics teachers in the Scopus database between 2012 and 2022: A bibliometric analysis

Abstract

Mathematics teachers are vital in helping students understand math better. This crucial aspect of the responsibility of mathematics teachers is gaining recognition all across the world. So, we use bibliometric analysis to assist academics and researchers in comprehending the relevant research on mathematics teachers. The purpose of this bibliometric study was to investigate and depict the evolution of 1,145 Scopus-registered mathematics teacher articles published in various international journals between 2012 and 2022. Obtained results were exported to Microsoft Excel, and Harzing's Publish or Perish to analyze frequency and measure citation metrics. To visualize and analyze the collaboration patterns, VOSviewer was used. The publication was then interpreted according to growth rate, prolific journals, productive countries, main institutions, top ten cited papers, keywords analysis and topic of interest. Our results show a rising pace of growth of literature on the research of mathematics teachers from 2012 until 2022. The United States was the top contributor on research of mathematics teachers. This evolvement research of mathematics teachers reflects a rising emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education incorporated into the 21st-century curriculum to prepare the desired workforce. Keywords: Bibliometric analysis, Mathematics teachers, Mathematic education