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Matondang, Akhirur Rhomadon
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ANALYSIS OF GRADE V STUDENTS' DIFFICULTIES IN SOLVING MATHEMATICS PROBLEMS BASED ON LOCAL CULTURE Harahap, Syawal Fitrah; Hasibuan, Abrizal; Matondang, Akhirur Rhomadon; Saleh, Riswan; Simanjuntak, Susanti Maysura; Amir, Almira
FORUM PAEDAGOGIK Vol 16, No 1 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Syekh Ali Hasan Ahmad Addary Padangsidimpuan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24952/paedagogik.v16i1.16010

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Mathematics learning that is disconnected from the cultural context of students often makes it difficult to understand concepts, especially at the elementary school level. Integration of local culture through an ethnomathematics approach is believed to be able to bridge this gap, but has not been widely studied from the perspective of students' cognitive and contextual difficulties. This study aims to identify and analyze the forms of difficulties faced by fifth grade students in solving mathematics problems based on the local Batak Angkola culture. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach with 37 fifth grade students at SD Negeri 200117 Padangsidimpuan as subjects. Data collection techniques include observation, semi-structured interviews, and analysis of student work artifacts. Validation is carried out through triangulation of sources and time. Five main types of difficulties were found: understanding cultural context (27.03%), mathematical conceptual errors (21.62%), procedural errors (18.92%), calculation errors (16.22%), and not solving problems (16.22%). The conclusion of this study is that dominant difficulties arise due to the low connection between cultural representations in problems and students' mathematical understanding. A contextual learning strategy is needed that is designed with strengthening cultural literacy so that the integration of ethnomathematics becomes more effective.
Contextual Mathematics Learning Based on Local Wisdom to Improve Understanding of the Concept of Multiplication in Elementary School Students Matondang, Akhirur Rhomadon
OMEGA: Jurnal Keilmuan Pendidikan Matematika Vol. 4 No. 3 (2025): OMEGA (In Press)
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Matematika, Fakultas Keguruan Dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Alwashliyah Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47662/jkpm.v4i3.1110

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Mathematics learning at the elementary level often emphasizes abstract symbols and procedural understanding, making it difficult for students to grasp basic concepts such as multiplication. This study aims to improve students’ conceptual understanding of multiplication through contextual mathematics learning based on local wisdom. This descriptive research was conducted at SD Negeri No. 101390 Batang Pane 1, involving 25 third-grade students. The learning process integrated local cultural contexts such as traditional trade and measurement activities. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and tests, and analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. The findings showed that the students’ average score increased from 58.4 to 84.6, and the learning mastery improved from 44% to 88%. Students were more active and enthusiastic in participating in contextual learning activities that related mathematics to their daily lives. Contextual mathematics learning based on local wisdom effectively enhances students’ conceptual understanding while fostering appreciation for local culture. This approach is recommended for teachers in rural schools to make mathematics more meaningful and culturally relevant.
Co-Authors Almira Amir Harahap, Syawal Fitrah Hasibuan, Abrizal Saleh, Riswan Simanjuntak, Susanti Maysura