Ethnomathematics Journal
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): March

TAMAN SARI ARTIFACTS IN PROBLEM BASED LEARNING: CULTIVATING MATHEMATICAL LITERACY THROUGH ETHNOMATHEMATICS

Meilina, Dika Dwi (Unknown)
Marsigit (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
18 Jul 2025

Abstract

This study aims to improve the mathematical literacy of eighth-grade students through the implementation of a problem-based learning model based on ethnomathematics, utilizing Taman Sari artifacts. This study is a classroom action research carried out in 2 cycles. Each cycle consists of planning, action, observation, and reflection. The subjects were 30 of eighth-grade students at a school in Bantul. Research data were obtained through tests, interviews, and documentation. Data were analyzed using qualitative descriptive analysis techniques. Data validation employed method triangulation techniques. The study results demonstrated an increase in students’ mathematical literacy after applying the problem-based learning model based on Taman Sari ethnomathematics. Specially, significant improvements were observed across all key mathematical literacy indicators, including formulate indicator (formulating problems), employ indicator (applying the concepts), and interpret indicator (interpreting and evaluating) with consistent progress noted from Cycle I to Cycle II. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that the application of a problem-based learning model based on Taman Sari ethnomathematics significantly improved students’ mathematical literacy in mathematics lessons, particularly in the Pythagorean theorem material.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ethnomath

Publisher

Subject

Arts Education Mathematics Social Sciences Other

Description

Ethnomathematics Journal is an open access - international journal that provides a forum for publishing research reports, theoretical review, ideas, or innovation of mathematics education including ethnomathematics referring to the works of DAmbroisio and the colleagues. This journal is designed and ...