Dissecting Pop-Up Books In Math Education: A Systematic Literature Review Ankai Wahyuni Tanjung Handayani (a*), Mardiyana (a), Laila Fitriana (a), Farida Nurhasanah(a)
a)Sebelas Maret University
Jalan Insinyur Sutami Nomor 36A Kentingan Surakarta 57126
*ankaitanjung[at]student.uns.ac.id
Abstract
Mathematics learning is a crucial aspect of formal education as it plays a role in shaping logical, systematic, and critical thinking patterns. In reality, mathematics learning is still often considered abstract, monotonous, and difficult for students to understand. One innovative solution that can be applied in mathematics learning is the use of pop-up books. Pop-up books have the potential to present abstract material in a concrete, engaging, and enjoyable way. This research aims to systematically analyze the results of studies related to the use of pop-up books in mathematics learning through the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method with the PRISMA approach. The focus of this study is: (1) what materials in mathematics learning use pop-up books, (2) what levels of education use pop-up books in mathematics learning, (3) what research methods are used in the use of pop-up books in mathematics learning, (4) what is the purpose of using pop-up books in mathematics learning, (5) what are the research results related to the use of pop-up books in mathematics learning. The articles analyzed in this SLR research were published between 2016 and 2025 and obtained through the Scopus, Semantic Scholar, and Google Scholar databases. Based on the selection process, 23 articles met the established criteria. The results of the study indicate that pop-up books are widely used in geometry material, at the elementary and junior high school levels, with the research method used being mostly the development method. The use of pop-up books is as a learning medium, and the research results conclude that pop-up books have the potential to increase learning motivation, understanding of mathematical concepts, and mathematics learning outcomes. From all the research articles reviewed, no studies have been found regarding students^ active involvement in designing and creating pop-up books as part of the learning process. These findings present an opportunity for further research in the development of student creativity-based learning media.
