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Math Trace of a Million Flowers City: Learning Two-Dimensional using Ethno-RME and MathCityMap Ristiana, Novita; Prahmana, Rully Charitas Indra; Shahrill, Masitah
Jurnal Riset Pendidikan Matematika Vol. 11 No. 2 (2024): November 2024
Publisher : Fakultas Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21831/jrpm.v11i2.77850

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Recent research addressing the integration of cultural contexts with digital tools in mathematics education remains scarce. Previous studies have predominantly focused on traditional teaching methods, ethnomathematics, and implementing Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) as distinct approaches. However, this study bridges a critical gap by combining Ethnomathematics and RME, referred to as Ethno-Realistic Mathematics Education (Ethno-RME), with MathCityMap technology. This innovative approach applies culturally relevant mathematics instruction to real-world scenarios. Specifically, the research enhances student engagement with two-dimensional geometric shapes through experiential learning set in the cultural context of Magelang Square in the City of Million Flowers. Employing a design research approach with a validation studies scenario, data were collected via photo and video documentation, interviews, and student worksheets. The study's learning trajectory is structured around three MathCityMap activities, demonstrating that integrating Magelang Square's cultural context with Ethno-RME and MathCityMap technology significantly improves students' conceptual understanding of two-dimensional shapes. These findings provide valuable insights for educators by introducing a novel pedagogical framework emphasizing the importance of cultural relevance and technological integration in mathematics education.
Javanese folklore with moral values: An impactful context in learning relations and functions Prahmana, Rully Charitas Indra; Risdiyanti, Irma; Peni, Nur Robiah Nofikusumawati; Ristiana, Novita; Ramadhani, Rahmi
Journal on Mathematics Education Vol. 16 No. 1 (2025): Journal on Mathematics Education
Publisher : Universitas Sriwijaya in collaboration with Indonesian Mathematical Society (IndoMS)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22342/jme.v16i1.pp197-224

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Indonesia, particularly the Java region, is home to a wealth of folklore rich in moral teachings. Among these, the story of Rama and Sinta is one of the most prominent, and upon initial investigation, it reveals an underlying presence of mathematical concepts, particularly relations and functions. Despite this potential, there is a lack of research on integrating such cultural elements into the teaching of mathematics. This study aims to fill this gap by exploring the use of the Rama and Sinta narrative as a contextual tool for teaching relations and functions. Following the design research method within the Ethno-Realistic Mathematics Education (Ethno-RME) framework, we developed instructional materials for seventh-grade students at a public school in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. These materials, consisting of both student and teacher books, were designed to contextualize the mathematical concepts of relations and functions within the cultural narrative. The resulting learning trajectory, consisting of five interconnected activities, not only deepened students' understanding of the mathematical concepts but also reinforced the moral lessons embedded in the folklore. This paper details the development process, implementation, and outcomes of this culturally responsive approach, contributing valuable insights into the integration of local cultural narratives with core mathematical concepts to enhance the learning experience.