Journal of Mathematics Instruction, Social Research and Opinion
Vol. 4 No. 4 (2025): December

Analysis of the Skills Process of Students with Dyscalculia in Special Schools (SLB) in Constructing Knowledge Based on Ethnomathematics

Hasiibunnisa, Hasna (Unknown)
Kamid, Kamid (Unknown)
Alghadari, Fiki (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Nov 2025

Abstract

Learning difficulties in understanding and achieving success in mathematics were identified among students, including dyscalculia, a condition characterized by an inability to perform arithmetic due to disturbances in the central nervous system. This learning disorder results in a less optimal process of constructing knowledge. This study aims to analyze the process skills of students with dyscalculia in constructing ethnomathematics-based knowledge. The research employed a descriptive qualitative method, in which data were collected from ethnomathematics-based test items and interviews. The study was conducted at a Special School (SLB) in Jambi City with 2 students with dyscalculia. The findings show that dyscalculic students' process skills have not been fully optimal across most skill indicators. The use of ethnomathematics-based test items only assisted students with counting activities. Both students demonstrated assimilation in the observing and counting stages, but failed to determine relationships between the problem and prior information. In the stages of classifying, collecting, and analyzing data, predicting, measuring, and interpreting data, most activities were carried out through accommodation. Additionally, both students were unable to conduct experiments and communicate their results independently. Overall, students with dyscalculia relied more on accommodation in their thinking.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

misro

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Subject

Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Social Sciences

Description

The Journal of Mathematics Instruction, Social Research and Opinion (MISRO) is a peer-reviewed scholarly online journal. The MISRO is published in March, July, and November three times a year. The MISRO is a non-profit journal whose publication is free of charge. The articles should be original, ...