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Journal : Al-Jabar : Jurnal Pendidikan Matematika

Exploring concepts of ethno-mathematics to introduce the local culture and its values for higher education students Cesaria, Anna; Adnan, Mazlini; Kemal, Edwar; Rismen, Sefna; Ramadoni, Ramadoni; Delyana, Hafizah
Al-Jabar: Jurnal Pendidikan Matematika Vol 16 No 1 (2025): Al-Jabar: Jurnal Pendidikan Matematika
Publisher : Universitas Islam Raden Intan Lampung, INDONESIA

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24042/ajpm.v16i1.26490

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Purpose: This study aims to explore higher education students’ perspectives on the ethno-mathematics course as a means to introduce local culture and its values. The research specifically examines the ethno-mathematical concepts represented in Rumah Gadang, a traditional building in Batusangkar, West Sumatra. Method: A qualitative approach with an ethnographic design was used in this research. Data were collected from 35 students enrolled in the ethno-mathematics course at a private university through qualitative questionnaires. In addition, two cultural experts were interviewed using semi-structured interview questions. The data were analyzed using content analysis to identify key themes related to shapes, space, measurement, and arithmetic as reflected in Rumah Gadang. Findings: The results show that all students agreed on the importance of integrating ethno-mathematics in their learning. The students demonstrated increased interest and appreciation for mathematics when it was linked to cultural contexts. They recognized the relevance of mathematical concepts such as shape, space, measurement, and arithmetic in the design and philosophy of Rumah Gadang. Insights from interviews with cultural experts further confirmed that Rumah Gadang embodies mathematical reasoning that is closely connected to cultural identity and local values. Significance: The research demonstrates that ethno-mathematics courses can effectively foster cultural appreciation and help preserve local heritage among university students. This encourages students to see mathematics as not only a universal science but also a reflection of cultural traditions. The study highlights the value of using local cultural artifacts as authentic contexts in mathematics education, with implications for curriculum development that supports both academic achievement and cultural preservation.
Co-Authors Admulya, Budi Indah Adnan, Mazlini Ainil Mardiyah Alfi Yunita Alfi Yunita Anika Putri Anna Cesaria Arfiani, Vina Berly Silvia Delsi K Delsi K Deni Eka Putri Desi Surya Tuti Desna Indra Welni Deti Novianti Devi Netria Delvita Dewi Susanti Dewi Yuliana Fitri Dina Citra Resmi Dora Nursanti Ega Meilia Puspita Eka Putriana Agustin Elfira Dianti Elmi Darwati Elwing Bisefni Eti Maiyarsi Eva Linda Eva Nolisa Febrina Zulistia Feny Seprinelfi Fitri Wulandari Fitria Maiza Gusmanengsih Gusmanengsih Hafizah Delyana, Hafizah Hamdunah Hardina Sari Husna Husna Indah Permata Sari Ira Purnama Ira Sartika Isma, Isma Delita Lastriani Lastriani Lita Lovia Lita Lovia Lita Lovia Lucky Heriyanti Jufri, Lucky Heriyanti Mairinda Musneri Maiyuli Herni Marisa Marisa MATRI HANDAYANI Mega Rahayu Melisa Fitriana Melisa Melisa Mella Winny Putri Merina Pratiwi Miranty Novita Sari Muhammad Gufron Muhammad Hakim Muhammad Yunus Mukti Ali Alatas Mulia Suryani Mulina Mulina Nice Syilvia Devi Nila Madu Sari Ningsih, Eva Pebri Nova Depita Pianti Nurlaili Oktaviani, Tri Paramitha, Audra Puspita, Ega M putri adela Putri, Fauza Yolanda Putri, Yulina Rahima Rahima Rahmi Rahmi Ramadoni, Ramadoni Ramayana Ramayana Rani Andela Siska Ratulani Juwita Reza Yuwandra Rike Marjulisa Rina Febriana Roji Sandra Roni Putra Sari, Suci Ratna Selvia, Juni Serli Restu Fauziah Silvia Sundari Utami Siskha Handayani, Siskha Sisri Yunita Sofia Edriati Sovia Zulni Sri Astuti Sri Handayani Stella Adri Yanti Susi Susanti Teti Hajriati Tusri Handayani Uchy Devinda Uci Devinda Vebri mita Vilia Anggraini Villia Anggraini Vitria Herayanti VIVI KANANDA Wahyu Husni Wahyudi Putra Wahyuna, Synta Wati, Siti Mustika Welly Rahmawati Wenny Oktariza Widya Mariska Widya Putri Widya Verawati Wira Gustinah Yasmizar Yasmizar Yeni Safatma Yosi Susanti Yuki Okri Maiza Yulia Haryono Yulia Roza Yulyanti Harisman Yumrizal Amarta Zulfaneti Zulfaneti Zulfitri Aima