A systematic review of studies on self-regulated learning in Higher Education Mathematics

Abstract This systematic review sought to analyze studies on self-regulated learning (SRL) in Higher Education Mathematics. The applied methods were based on the PRISMA recommendation. The searched databases were Scielo, ScienceDirect, Scopus, and Web of Science, and the eligibility criteria were defined from the elements of the population (higher education students), context (mathematics), and concept (SRL) without restriction as to period and language of the publications. Twenty-eight studies from 2008 to 2021 were included, almost half conducted in the United States. Twelve studies conducted interventions aimed at promoting students' SRL. The results support the effectiveness of interventions in promoting mathematics SRL in higher education. The remaining research, in general, sought to examine the effects of motivational and emotional factors, learning strategies, and study management on mathematics SRL. The results point out that motivational factors, especially self-efficacy, are good predictors of academic performance. Studies on SRL in the specific context of mathematics in higher education are growing, and there is still much to be explored, especially in Brazil. Limitations and suggestions for future research are discussed at the end of the review.