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Journal : Jurnal Elemen

Uncovering mathematical activities and concepts in Batik Pendekar of Madiun City through the lens of ethnomathematics Ika Krisdiana; Titin Masfingatin; Wasilatul Murtaifiah; Febriana Nor Fadhilla; Gerald DG. Mabuti
Jurnal Elemen Vol 11 No 3 (2025): July
Publisher : Universitas Hamzanwadi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29408/jel.v11i3.29982

Abstract

Despite the growing recognition of ethnomathematics as a bridge between culture and formal mathematics education, limited research has explored the mathematical knowledge embedded in regional cultural artifacts such as Batik Pendekar from Madiun City, Indonesia. This study aims to uncover the mathematical activities, concepts, and anthropological aspects inherent in the Batik Pendekar tradition to support culturally responsive mathematics education. This research employed a qualitative ethnographic approach. This research was conducted at the Batik Murni Madiun City Gallery by collecting data through observation, interviews, and documentation. The data were analysed qualitatively using triangulation methods. The findings reveal that artisans engage in meaningful mathematical practices, such as measuring fabric dimensions, counting dye usage and production costs, and designing motifs based on geometric principles. The mathematical concepts embedded in Batik Pendekar include geometry, triangular shapes, and transformation geometry (translation and reflection). Additionally, anthropological aspects, such as local wisdom, social values, and symbolic meanings, are integral to these activities. The study concludes that Batik Pendekar serves as a rich ethnomathematical resource, offering opportunities to bridge mathematics learning with local culture and enhance contextual understanding in mathematics education.
Co-Authors Adinda Putri Fajarsari Agus Ruliati Ahmad Mizan Ghofuri Ahmad Mizan Ghofuri, Ahmad Mizan Andari, Ratri Murdy Astuti, Indra Puji Astuti, Maylinda Dwi Asyifa Ramadhani Darmadi Darmadi Davi Apriandi Dayanti, Reza Emelia Diah Ayu Marsela Wati, Alpina Dita Wahyu Rivaningtyas Dwi Cahyono Dewo Edy Suprapto Edy Suprapto Edy Suprapto Eka Marintasari Elma Firmanasari Elvi Marsiani Elzra Melasevix Erlynda Runtut Bela Vista Ervitasari Setya Mistrika Fahma, Dika Isnaini Fajar Subeqi, Ebitiya Febriana Nor Fadhilla Fisabilillah, Ainun Fitri Susmiatiningsih Fitri Susmiatiningsih, Fitri Fitria Rizqy Yuanawati Gerald DG. Mabuti Handayani, Rintis Hidayati, Setyaningrum Nurul Ida Wahyuningtyas Iin Susilowati Indah Setiyowati Indra Puji Astuti Irma Farisca Karunia Dwi Putri Lasmiatun Lutfi Andriana M. Puguh Nugroho Mala Nurilmala Muhammad Adi Pamungkas Nur Fitria, Ruina Nurul Ari Wahyuni Octarina Hidayatus Sholikhah Pratiwi, Indah Aditiya Puspita Ningrum, Pupung Restu Lusiana Restu Lusiana Reza Emelia Dayanti Reza Kusuma Setiansyah, Reza Kusuma REZA KUSUMA SETYANSAH Reza Kusuma Setyansah, Reza Kusuma Reza Kusuma Setyansyah Rian Saputri, Anggun Kiky Rintis Handayani Rintis Handayani Sanusi Sanusi Sanusi Sanusi Sardulo Gembong Sekarsari, Kurnia Setyaningrum Nurul Hidayati Setyaningrum Nurul Hidayati Setyansah, Reza Kusuma Sholikatul Rahmin Siti Aisyah Siti Namiroh Sri Isari Sri Isari, Sri Styorini, Meganis Suparmono, Arif Swasti Maharani Swasti Maharani, Swasti Titin Masfingatin Titin Masfingatin Titin Masfingatin Titin Masfingatin, Titin Tri Adji Wulandari Tri Andari Tri Andari Tri Andari Trianawati, Eny Umi Sulistiani Vera Dewi Susanti Vera Dewi Susanti Vera Dewi Susanti Vera Dewi Susanti Wahyuningtyas, Ida Wasilatul Murtafiah Wasilatul Murtafi’ah Wasilatul Murtaifiah Widya Norma Ambardi Winarsih Winarsih Yuli Hardiana Yuli Hardiana, Yuli