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Arif Muchyidin
Universitas Islam Negeri Siber Syekh Nurjati Cirebon
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Ethnomathematical Values in Sitiwinangun Traditional Pottery and Its Potential for Contextual Mathematics Learning Zalfaanisa Maryani; Sansan Nurhasanah; Miqdad Dhiya Ulhaq; Arif Muchyidin
Journal of Mathematics Instruction, Social Research and Opinion Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/misro.v5i1.583

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This study examines ethnomathematical values embedded in traditional pottery crafts in Sitiwinangun Village, Cirebon Regency, Indonesia, and discusses their potential for contextual mathematics learning. Using an exploratory qualitative case-study design, data were collected through non-participant observation, semi-structured interviews with craftsmen, and visual documentation. The analysis reveals mathematical ideas in both the pottery forms and production process, including spatial geometry (circles, cylinders, cones, and spheres), radial symmetry, proportional reasoning, rotation, and volume estimation. Traditional tools such as the spinning wheel (petra) illustrate rotational principles that can support learning in geometry and related mathematical concepts. Beyond mathematical aspects, pottery artefacts (e.g., jugs) also convey cultural-symbolic values associated with balance in local traditions. Digital visualisation of pottery shapes using Maple software further supports geometric understanding. To our knowledge, the ethnomathematical exploration of Sitiwinangun pottery as a contextual learning resource has received limited attention. These findings indicate that pottery-based ethnomathematics can enrich geometry instruction by connecting cultural practices with formal mathematical concepts and informing the development of local culture-based learning modules.
Ethnomathematical Exploration of the Kelana Mask Dance in Cirebon, Indonesia: Geometric Concepts and Cultural Integration Agni Rahima; Inah Sakinah; Almarsharen Pratiwi; Aghni Fatimatul Zahra; Subatul Ulum; Arif Muchyidin
Journal of Mathematics Instruction, Social Research and Opinion Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/misro.v5i1.586

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Geometry learning is often perceived as abstract and disconnected from students’ lived experiences; therefore, this study aims to explore the potential of the Gegesik-style Kelana Mask Dance (Cirebon) as a contextual medium for mathematics learning through an ethnomathematics approach. The study employed a descriptive qualitative approach with an ethnographic design, collecting data through a literature review, participant observation, and analysis of performance documentation (videos), systematic notes on movement structures and floor patterns, and interviews with dancers/artists to strengthen the interpretation of movement meanings. The findings indicate that the choreography of the Kelana Mask Dance embodies fundamental mathematical—particularly geometric—concepts such as angles, lines, rotation, symmetry, and plane figures; its floor patterns display geometric forms (e.g., circles, triangles, and straight lines), while directional changes and turns produce angles and symmetry that can be leveraged as learning contexts.  In addition, the symbolism embedded in movements and dance properties enriches learning by linking mathematical ideas with cultural values. In conclusion, the Kelana Mask Dance has strong potential as an engaging, contextual resource for teaching geometry while also supporting the preservation of local culture and strengthening students’ cultural identity.
An Ethnomathematical Analysis of the At-Taqwa Mosque Minaret, Cirebon: Implications of Mathematics Learning Mauliddiyah Istiqomah; Intan Salsabila; Abirrotun Nabilah; Husni Muhammad Rayhan; Arif Muchyidin
Journal of Mathematics Instruction, Social Research and Opinion Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/misro.v5i1.588

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This research aims to address a research gap in the integration of mathematical concepts into Islamic architectural design by examining the tower of the At-Taqwa Mosque in Cirebon through an ethnomathematical lens. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, data is collected through field observations, visual documentation, and geometric shape analysis to identify the mathematical structures embedded in the mosque architecture. The results showed that the 65-meter-tall tower incorporates a variety of geometric elements, including a golden dome, a conical top, and an octagonal prism, symbolizing a spiritual ascent from the earthly to the divine. The octagonal shape serves as a transitional geometry between the square, representing the earth, and the circle, symbolizing the sky, reflecting the cosmological harmony in Islamic architecture. In addition, repetitive patterns such as squares, zig-zags, and rhombuses are closely related to cultural and religious values rooted in the Wali Songo tradition. The tower's vertical structure, which gradually narrows, can be modeled mathematically as a geometric sequence, symbolizing a spiritual elevation toward transcendence. Overall, architectural design embodies basic mathematical principles, including symmetry, tessellation, geometric transformation, and proportional reasoning. These findings suggest that integrating mosque architecture into mathematics instruction can increase cultural awareness, spatial reasoning skills, and appreciation for the interconnectedness among mathematics, art, and spirituality.
Application of the Concept of Geometric Transformation to the Patterns and Proportions of Heritage Architecture of the Cirebon Kejaksan Station Febri Yanti Nurcahya; Apriliyani Apriliyani; Yudha Bagus Aflihawa; Gina Rizkina; Arif Muchyidin
Journal of General Education and Humanities Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/gehu.v5i2.931

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The architecture of cultural heritage buildings not only represents historical and aesthetic values but also exhibits a regularity in form that can be studied through mathematical approaches. This research aims to examine the application of the concept of geometric transformation in the architectural patterns and proportions of the cultural heritage of the Cirebon Kejaksan Office Station and to uncover its relationship with local cultural values through an ethnomathematical perspective. The research uses a qualitative descriptive approach, with visual observation and photographic documentation of the building's front appearance components, including doors, windows, vents, arches, and ornaments. The analysis is focused on identifying geometric transformations in the form of reflection, shift, and magnification based on patterns of repetition, symmetry, and scale variation of architectural components. The results of the research show that the front view of the Kejaksan's Station reflects strong bilateral symmetry, shifts through the consistent repetition of door and window modules, and enlarges through variations in component dimensions that maintain the harmony of shape. In addition, the geometric patterns observed are consistent with the principles of repetition and balance in Cirebon culture, thereby reflecting the acculturation of colonial architecture with local values. These findings confirm that the Kejaksan Station has the potential to serve as a source of contextual learning in transformation geometry.
Integrating Ethnomathematics in Architectural Heritage: A Case Study of BAT Buildings in Cirebon Sulistiawati Sulistiawati; Aisya Natania; Zahwa Safinah; Risni Maulidia; Chika Nurmayanti Sukanda; Arif Muchyidin
Journal of Mathematics Instruction, Social Research and Opinion Vol. 4 No. 3 (2025): September
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/misro.v4i3.581

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This study is the first to analyze the British American Tobacco (BAT) Building in Cirebon through an ethnomathematical perspective as a means of supporting contextual mathematics learning in Indonesia. The research is driven by the need for innovative approaches that integrate local culture into mathematics education. The main objective is to identify and describe mathematical concepts embedded in the architectural design of the BAT Building. A descriptive qualitative method was employed, with data collected through direct observation, photographic documentation, and literature review. The analysis focused on architectural elements such as roofs, windows, doors, and façades to reveal underlying mathematical concepts. The findings indicate that the BAT Building incorporates diverse geometric representations, including spatial forms (rectangular pyramids and triangular prisms), flat shapes (rectangles and semicircles), symmetry, patterns, proportions, and geometric transformations. These results demonstrate that colonial industrial architecture not only serves as a historical and cultural landmark but also as a rich source of ethnomathematical knowledge. The study concludes that integrating architectural heritage into mathematics learning provides an effective contextual approach to enhance students’ understanding of geometry. Furthermore, the findings contribute to the development of culturally based teaching materials and highlight the importance of linking mathematics with history and local wisdom to strengthen meaningful learning experiences.
Co-Authors Abirrotun Nabilah Aghni Fatimatul Zahra Agni Rahima Aisya Natania Almarsharen Pratiwi Apriliyani Apriliyani Chika Nurmayanti Sukanda Febri Yanti Nurcahya Gina Rizkina Husni Muhammad Rayhan Inah Sakinah Intan Salsabila Mauliddiyah Istiqomah Miqdad Dhiya Ulhaq Risni Maulidia Sansan Nurhasanah Subatul Ulum Sulistiawati Sulistiawati Yudha Bagus Aflihawa Zahwa Safinah Zalfaanisa Maryani