The Contributions of Mind Mapping to the Teaching and Learning of Geometry and Geometric Reasoning: A Systematic Review 2010–2025

MENOUER Badr; FAOUZI Latifa; LOTFI Fatima Zahra; HAOUIDEG Rajae; MAZIANE Brahim; MOUKHLISS Marouane; NACHIT Brahim; badr menouer

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The Contributions of Mind Mapping to the Teaching and Learning of Geometry and Geometric Reasoning: A Systematic Review 2010–2025

Authors:

MENOUER Badr | FAOUZI Latifa | LOTFI Fatima Zahra | HAOUIDEG Rajae | MAZIANE Brahim | MOUKHLISS Marouane | NACHIT Brahim | badr menouer

Publisher:

Ecole Normale Supérieure - Tétouan

Journal:

The International Journal of Science Didactics and Educational Engineering Vol.1 Issue 5, pp.446-455

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

10/2026

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001846969

pISSN:

3009-5239

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Abstract:

 This systematic review examines the contributions of mind mapping to the teaching/learning of geometry and/or geometric reasoning since 2010. Using a protocol inspired by PRISMA 2020 (transparent selection of studies, traceability of exclusions, structured synthesis), we selected 13 articles explicitly related to geometric content (plane figures, solids, analytical geometry, conceptual construction of geometric objects). The results converge on a central idea: mind mapping acts as a graphic organizer that supports the structuring of concepts (definitions, properties, relationships), memorization and recall, cognitive engagement, and certain performance indicators (conceptual understanding, creativity, test results), while revealing limitations (heterogeneity of devices, sometimes unfavorable comparisons with highly guided models such as PBL). The interpretation draws on traditional frameworks (double coding, cognitive load, Van Hiele levels) to explain why mind maps can facilitate the transition from fragmented knowledge to relational understanding in geometry. The review concludes with didactic implications (scripting, quality criteria for a geometric mind map, evaluation) and research priorities (reasoning measures, robust experimental protocols, long-term effects). The approach is based on PRISMA 2020 (Page and al., 2021).

Article Details

The Contributions of Mind Mapping to the Teaching and Learning of Geometry and Geometric Reasoning: A Systematic Review 2010–2025

Authors: MENOUER Badr | FAOUZI Latifa | LOTFI Fatima Zahra | HAOUIDEG Rajae | MAZIANE Brahim | MOUKHLISS Marouane | NACHIT Brahim | badr menouer

Publisher: Ecole Normale Supérieure - Tétouan

Journal: The International Journal of Science Didactics and Educational Engineering Vol.1 Issue 5, pp.446-455

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 10/2026

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001846969

pISSN: 3009-5239

mind map

mind mapping

geometry

geometric reasoning

PRISMA

systematic review

Issues

Authors:

MENOUER Badr | FAOUZI Latifa | LOTFI Fatima Zahra | HAOUIDEG Rajae | MAZIANE Brahim | MOUKHLISS Marouane | NACHIT Brahim | badr menouer

Publisher:

Ecole Normale Supérieure - Tétouan

Journal:

The International Journal of Science Didactics and Educational Engineering Vol.1 Issue 5, pp.446-455

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

10/2026

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001846969

pISSN:

3009-5239