PYTHAGORAS: Jurnal Program Studi Pendidikan Matematika
Vol 12, No 1 (2023): PYTHAGORAS: Jurnal Program Studi Pendidikan Matematika

Ethnomathematics on bamboo woven crafts in Dusun Brajan, Yogyakarta and implementation in mathematics learning

Chintia Kurnia Dewi (Sanata Dharma University)
Cyrenia Novella Krisnamurti (Sanata Dharma University)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Apr 2023

Abstract

. Indonesia is a country that is rich in natural and cultural resources. One of the cultures they have is fine arts. Fine art is one of the diverse cultures. This study examines one of the fine arts from Yogyakarta, namely woven bamboo. The famous woven bamboo handicraft industry comes from Dusun Brajan, Sendangagung, Kecamatan Minggir, Kabupaten Sleman, Yogyakarta. This study aims to determine the history of bamboo weaving activities, mathematical fundamental activities and implementation of bamboo weaving in Dusun Brajan in learning mathematics for junior high school students. The research method used is descriptive qualitative research with an ethnographic approach that aims to describe and assess the pattern of the bamboo craftsman group in Dusun Brajan. Data collection methods used were observation, documentation and interviews with the administrator of the Desa Wisata Brajan and the Dusun Brajan bamboo weaving craftsmen. The results of this study indicate the beginning of the development of woven bamboo crafts until now it has become a well-known craft centre. Through this woven bamboo, students can learn six basic math activities: counting, finding, measuring, designing, playing, and explaining. Implementation in learning mathematics in junior high schools is a contextual problem that can be used as discussion material for students.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jurnalphythagoras

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Subject

Mathematics

Description

Phytagoras: Jurnal Program Studi Pendidikan Matematika is a peer review national journal. This journal is publishing high-quality articles in the field of mathematics education, both research and scientific studies. The aim of the journal is to publish and disseminate the current or new findings of ...