Intuitive thinking: Perspectives on intuitive thinking processes in mathematical problem solving through a literature review

The ability to solve mathematical problems has been an interesting research topic for several decades. Intuition is considered a part of higher-level thinking that can help improve problem-solving abilities. Although many studies have conducted on problem-solving, intuition as bridge in still limited. This aims provide comprehensive overview intuitive mathematics learning at the elementary, middle, high school, and college levels through following questions: What role solving problems? process steps are taken thinking? implications learning? Additionally, this reviews literature related problem-solving. protocol used SLR PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyzes). results show topics such number, geometry, algebra, functions, calculus. produced by 1students having confidence, 2justification not always being same response, 3students rejecting answers. insights input educators, researchers, education policymakers developing better education. Future further explore develop effective models abilities thinking.