<![CDATA[The objective of this study is to identify, present, and analyze several primary studies concerning the implementation of the Problem Based Learning (PBL) model in relation to students’ mathematical connection abilities. To support this investigation, the appropriate method employed is the Systematic Literature Review (SLR), which involves several stages: formulating research questions, collecting primary studies, applying inclusion criteria, and ultimately selecting 20 relevant articles. The selected primary studies were then evaluated and analyzed based on several categories, including educational level, instructional approaches employed, research methods, and the effectiveness of PBL in relation to students’ mathematical connection abilities. The evaluation and analysis reveal that most of the reviewed studies adopted quantitative research methods, particularly quasi experimental designs, which demonstrate that PBL has a positive effect on students’ understanding of mathematical connections, especially at the junior high school level. However, most implementations of the PBL model were general in nature and did not incorporate varied instructional approaches. The implications of this review indicate the need for further research that integrates the PBL model by utilizing diverse instructional approaches so that the learning process can be more optimal in developing students’ mathematical connection abilities.]]>
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