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International Journal of Progressive Education 2026, Vol. 22(1) 14-30
The Use of Intelligent Tutoring Systems in Primary School Mathematics Education: A Systematic Literature Review
pp. 14 - 30
Publish Date: February 01, 2026 | Single/Total View: 1/2 | Single/Total Download: 1/2
Abstract
This study aims to establish a framework for the use of Intelligent Tutoring System (ITS) in primary school mathematics education based on the existing literature and to reveal its role in the learning process. To this end, a systematic literature review was conducted. Following the PRISMA approach, a total of 24 articles published between 2005 and 2025 in the WoS, Scopus, EBSCOhost, and ERIC databases were analysed. The results indicate that the use of ITS in primary school mathematics education predominantly focuses on the Numbers and Operations learning domain. It was determined that a majority of the studies were conducted using quantitative and design based research designs. The results demonstrate that the integration of ITS enhances students’ academic achievement, problem-solving skills, and learning motivation. Furthermore, individualized, and adaptive learning opportunities were identified as the most significant advantages of use of ITS in primary school mathematics education. However, some of the studies reported that the competitive features embedded in the system occasionally led to decreased student motivation. Additionally, the results suggest that ITS contribute to reducing teachers’ workload.
Keywords: Intelligent Tutoring Systems, Mathematics Education, Primary School Students, Systematic Literature Review.
APA 7th edition
POLATER, C., & Celik, S. (2026). The Use of Intelligent Tutoring Systems in Primary School Mathematics Education: A Systematic Literature Review. International Journal of Progressive Education, 22(1), 14-30.
Harvard
POLATER, C. and Celik, S. (2026). The Use of Intelligent Tutoring Systems in Primary School Mathematics Education: A Systematic Literature Review. International Journal of Progressive Education, 22(1), pp. 14-30.
Chicago 16th edition
POLATER, Canan and Serkan Celik (2026). "The Use of Intelligent Tutoring Systems in Primary School Mathematics Education: A Systematic Literature Review". International Journal of Progressive Education 22 (1):14-30.
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