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Arif Muchyidin
Universitas Islam Negeri Siber Syekh Nurjati Cirebon
Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Social Sciences

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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.
Co-Authors Abirrotun Nabilah Aghni Fatimatul Zahra Agni Rahima Almarsharen Pratiwi Husni Muhammad Rayhan Inah Sakinah Intan Salsabila Mauliddiyah Istiqomah Miqdad Dhiya Ulhaq Sansan Nurhasanah Subatul Ulum Zalfaanisa Maryani