Mandalika Mathematics and Educations Journal
Vol 7 No 4 (2025): Desember

Effectiveness of Ethnomathematics-Based Geometry Learning Using Problem-Based Learning Assisted by Mobile Devices on Students’ Mathematical Disposition

Fikri, Darojatun (Unknown)
Hartono (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
09 Dec 2025

Abstract

Abstract This article analyses the effectiveness of ethnomathematics-based geometry learning using a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach supported by mobile devices on junior high school students’ mathematical disposition. A quantitative approach with a pre-experimental one-group pretest–posttest design was employed in this study. The sample consisted of 30 eighth-grade students selected through a cluster random sampling technique from a public junior high school in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The instrument used was a mathematical disposition questionnaire comprising 16 validated statements. Data were analysed descriptively and inferentially using the Shapiro–Wilk test, one-sample t-test, and one-population proportion test. The results revealed a significant improvement in students’ mathematical disposition after implementing ethnomathematics-based geometry learning through the PBL approach assisted by mobile devices. The average questionnaire score increased from 48 (poor category) to 59 (good category), with 90% of students achieving or exceeding the good category threshold. These findings indicate that integrating ethnomathematics into problem-solving activities facilitated by mobile technology can foster students’ confidence, persistence, interest, and comfort in discussing and learning mathematics. Keywords:Ethnomathematics; Mobile; Mathematical Disposition; Problem-Based Learning

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Journal Info

Abbrev

MANDALIKA

Publisher

Subject

Mathematics

Description

Mandalika Mathematics and Education Journal adalah Jurnal Matematika dan Pendidikan Matematika yang dikelola oleh Program Studi S1 Pendidikan Matematika FKIP Universitas Mataram. Fokus dan ruang lingkup dari jurnal ini adalah artikel ilmiah baik berupa hasil penelitian, review artikel maupun kajian ...