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Enhancing elementary students’ numeracy skills through a Ngadhu Bhaga ethnomathematics-based learning approach Wewe, Melkior; Bela, Maria Editha; Wangge, Maria CT; Bhoke, Wilibaldus
Journal of Advanced Sciences and Mathematics Education Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Advanced Sciences and Mathematics Education
Publisher : CV. FOUNDAE

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58524/jasme.v6i1.998

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Background: Numeracy is an essential skill that enables students to interpret and apply numerical information in everyday life. However, mathematics learning often lacks connections to students’ cultural contexts, limiting the development of numeracy skills. Aims: This study aims to examine the effectiveness of the Ngadhu Bhaga ethnomathematics-based learning approach in enhancing elementary students’ numeracy skills and to explore students’ learning experiences, teachers’ perceptions, and teacher–student interactions during its implementation. Method: This study employed a mixed-methods design with a post-test control group experiment. The participants were 40 fifth-grade students from Regina Pacis Bajawa Elementary School, Indonesia. Quantitative data were collected using numeracy tests, while qualitative data were obtained through questionnaires, interviews, and classroom observations. Results: The findings show that students who learned through the Ngadhu Bhaga ethnomathematics-based approach achieved higher numeracy scores than those who learned through conventional instruction. The approach also promoted active participation, strengthened teacher–student interaction, and increased students’ engagement in mathematics learning. Conclusion: Integrating local cultural contexts through the Ngadhu Bhaga ethnomathematics approach can effectively support the development of elementary students’ numeracy skills and create a more meaningful learning environment
Co-Authors Anastasia Ndelos Jawa Angelus Weto Anu, Maria Kalista Api, Jefrianus Ari, Sofia Asti, Maria Angelina Bara, Florintina Elvin Bate, Nikodemus Beatriks Sare Bernadus Agustinus Dhaga Wewu Bili Bha, Yesechiel Awo Bhara, Maria Aneti Konstantina Bili, Kristina Yasintha Ngodhu Co'o, Petronela Coo Bule, Modesta Venidora Do, Yulita Wea Dopo, Florentianus Efrida Ita Elisabeth Tantiana Ngura Engi, Emiliana Fachry Abda El Rahman Felista Ripo Suka Ferdinandus Bate Dopo Ferdinandus Samri Finu, Maria Dafrosa Florintina Elvin Bara Foa, Anna Julita Fransiskus Xaverius Dolo Gelu, Afrianus Goan, Bonevantura Hari, Chistina Lusiana Hari, Christina Lusiana Hilarion Jogo Itu, Kristina Evanjelina Jodo, Dominikus Kaka Jogo, Hilarion Kaka, Apliana Ambu Kapoh, Jeane Rosalia Kedhi, Katharina Key, Katarina Karmelita Kila Keli, Yohanes Oskarito Konstantinus Dua Dhiu, Konstantinus Dua Kristiyanti Kurnia Dhajo Kua, Maria Yuliana Lao, Maria Antonia Latong, Jefrianus Lewa, Yusta Selvianjeli Loda, Maria Febrianti Lola, Teofania Kristina Lola, Teofania Krsina Lujur, Veronika Maria Ansiliana Bupu Maria Antonia Lao Maria Bonifasia Pita Kosu Maria Carmelita Tali Wangge Maria Carmelita Tali Wangge Maria Dafrosa Finu Maria Dolorosa Piu Maria Efriliana Diru Maria Ermelinda Woa Maria Jenianti Pegi Maria Yoanita Ngina Marselina Wea Marsianus Meka Mbela, Natalia Megu, Bonifasius Melania Santika Wona Melkior Wewe Melkior Wewe Melkior Wewe Meo, Fransiskus Xaverius Modesta Dobe Pati Moi, Flaviana Yunita Naru, Deyflora Meo Natalia Mbela Natalia Rosalina Rawa Natalia Rosalina Rawa Natalia Rosalina Rawa Ndao, Yosefa Vilmit Ndiu, Yultiana Ngao, Priska Ngode, Karolina Noa, Priska Ermelinda Novalia Sudiatik Ewol Nurwijayanti Oskarina Gelo Pantaleon, Kristianus Viktor Pati, Modesta Dobe Pelipus Wungo Kaka Petronela Co'o Piu, Maria Dolorosa Prisko Yanuarius Djawaria Pare Putrini, Maria Anjelina Rada, Maria Anna Ghena Raden Mohamad Herdian Bhakti Rasdiyanti, Yohana Rema, Iventius Bai Rewo, Josep Marianus Rewo, Josep Marsianaus Rewo, Josep Marsianus Roas, Novita Rosalia Lende Rua, Maria Oktavia Dede Ruju, Gabriel Sadok, Stefanus Clarikus Sayuningsi A. E. Sartika Sayuningsi A.E. Sartika Siska Lengi Soko, Januarius Andreas Suka, Felista Ripo Suri, Skolastika Mariana Tali Wangge, Maria Carmelita Veronika Meo Wale, Lafisius Tena Wangge, Maria C.T Wangge, Maria Carmelita Tali Wangge, Maria Carmelita Tali Wangge Wangge, Maria CT Wani, Bernabas Watu, Vinsensius Wea, Marselina Wele, Agustina Wena, Hendrika Wewe, Melkior Wewe, Melkior Wewe Wilibaldus Bhoke Wilibaldus Bhoke Woli, Roslinantia Wona, Melania Santika Yasinta Maria Fono Yesechiel Awo Bha Yohana Rasdiyanti Yohanes Dua Yohanes Vianey Sayangan Yohanes Vianney Sayangan Yulita Wea Do Yultiana Ndiu