Journal of Honai Math
Vol. 6 No. 2 (2023): Journal of Honai Math

Ethnomathematics exploration of Kaneka and Mariam tradional games in Nangapanda, Nusa Tenggara Timur culture

Amsikan, Stanislaus (Unknown)
Deda, Yohanis Ndapa (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
18 Sep 2023

Abstract

This research explores the mathematical concepts and cultural values in Kaneka (marbles) and Mariam (Patok Lele) traditional game. The type of research used is ethnographic research with a qualitative approach. The research instruments used consisted of main instruments and auxiliary instruments. The research location was Nangapanda sub district, with the research subject being a 58 years old traditional leader and 10 years old traditional game player. Data collection techniques in this study used technical triangulation by observing, interviewing and documenting the same sources. The data analysis technique used in this study refers to the Spradley design, namely domain analysis, taxonomic analysis, componential analysis, and cultural theme analysis. The results showed that first, the Kaneka traditional game contains the elements of ball and half ball shapes, distance, and counting points, including addition operations, and second, the Mariam traditional game contains the elements of cylinder shapes, comparison, direction, and calculating score including addition and multiplication operations

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Journal Info

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jhm

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Subject

Education Mathematics Social Sciences

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The journal provides an international forum for the sharing, dissemination and discussion of research, experience and perspectives across a wide range of education, teaching, development, instruction, educational projects and innovations, learning methodologies and new technologies in mathematics ...