Indonesian Journal of Science and Mathematics Education
Vol. 8 No. 3 (2025): Indonesian Journal of Science and Mathematics Education

Exploring ethnomathematics in the traditional houses of Tamarele, Buano Utara village, as a source of mathematics learning

Ratau, Asria (Unknown)
Cholily, Yus Mochamad (Unknown)
Rahardjanto, Abdulkadir (Unknown)
Effendi, Moh. Mahfud (Unknown)
Inganah, Siti (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Nov 2025

Abstract

Mathematics is often considered an abstract science far removed from real life. The ethnomathematics approach aims to link mathematical concepts with local cultural practices. This study aims to explore the mathematical elements in the traditional houses of Hena Puan in Buano Utara Village and examine their potential as a source of mathematics learning. The method used is qualitative with an ethnographic approach. Data was collected through observation, interviews with traditional leaders, and visual documentation of the traditional house structure. The study results show that the Hena Puan traditional house contains mathematical concepts such as plane and solid geometry. Additionally, philosophical values related to the structure of the building, which have been passed down from generation to generation, were found. The implications of these findings suggest that the Hena Puan traditional house can serve as a relevant contextual learning resource, encourage student engagement, and strengthen local cultural identity. The implications of this study can be used as a source of contextual learning that makes mathematics learning more concrete, meaningful, and relevant to students' lives.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJSME

Publisher

Subject

Education Mathematics

Description

Indonesian Journal of Science and Mathematics Education is a journal which is managed by Research and Scientific Publication Unit collaborate with Physics Education Department of UIN Raden Intan Lampung. Indonesian Journal of Science and Mathematics Education is a medium of communication used by ...