Integrating Higher-Order Thinking Skills, Cognitive Load Theory, and Metacognition in Algebraic Problem-Solving

Gurudeo Anand Tularam
Journal of Social Sciences, Published online: 21 April 2026; doi:10.3844/jssp.2026.12.24 This study synthesizes 30 years of research (1990–2020) on algebraic problem-solving, integrating Higher-Order Thinking Skills (HOTS), Cognitive Load Theory (CLT), and metacognitive strategies to en...