Ar-Riyadhiyyat: Jurnal Pendidikan Matematika
Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): Ar-Riyadhiyyat: Journal of Mathematics Education

Implementation of Ethnomathematics in Teaching Geometry Concepts in Elementary School: Systematic Literature Review

Marsya Aulia Nanda (Universitas Ahmad Dahlan)
Zahra Arin Luthfany (Universitas Ahmad Dahlan)
Ragil Dian Purnama Putri (Universitas Ahmad Dahlan)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jan 2026

Abstract

This study aims to identify forms of local cultural integration through ethnomathematics in teaching geometry concepts in elementary schools and analyze its impact on students conceptual understanding and learning motivation. The method used is a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) following the PRISMA flow, including definition, screening, and inclusion stages. Eight articles published from 2021 to 2025 were analyzed based on relevance and quality. The review shows that ethnomathematics effectively improves students conceptual understanding, motivation, and engagement. Cultural elements such as traditional games, artistic motifs, traditional foods, and traditional architecture are used as concrete media for learning geometry. The main challenges involve limited learning media and teachers’ ability to develop culture-based materials. Ethnomatematics supports contextual learning and aligns with the principles of the Merdeka Curriculum.  

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arriyadhiyyat

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Education Mathematics

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This journal aims to facilitate and promote dissemination of scholarly information on research and development in Mathematics and Mathematics Education. The articles published in this journal can result from research, conceptual thinking, ideas, innovations, best practices, and book reviews. The ...