Jurnal Fundadikdas (Fundamental Pendidikan Dasar)
Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): March

Development of an ethnomathematics-based pop-up book for elementary students’ numeracy literacy

Ummi Tadzkiroh (Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Surakarta, Indonesia)
Sutama Sutama (Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Surakarta, Indonesia)
Yulia Maftuhah Hidayati (Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Surakarta, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
13 Mar 2026

Abstract

Multiplication learning in elementary schools often emphasizes memorization through multiplication cards and “multiplication stars,” with limited integration of local cultural contexts. The use of interactive ethnomathematics based media to connect multiplication concepts, local culture, and numeracy literacy remains insufficiently developed. This study aimed to examine teachers’ use of multiplication learning media, develop an ethnomathematics based pop-up book, and evaluate its feasibility. The study employed a research and development (R&D) approach using the 4-D model (Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate), limited to the Develop stage. Data were collected through classroom observations, teacher interviews, and expert validation questionnaires. The developed product, PINTAR Pop-Up Book (Interactive Multiplication for Happy Children), integrates basic multiplication concepts, Javanese cultural elements, and contextual numeracy literacy exercises through interactive pop-up illustrations. The feasibility assessment involved material, media, and language experts. The validation scores were 94 for material, 85 for media, and 89 for language, all categorized as “very feasible.” These results indicate that the PINTAR Pop-Up Book meets the assessed feasibility criteria and can serve as an alternative resource for contextual multiplication learning. However, the findings do not establish its effectiveness in improving students’ conceptual understanding or numeracy literacy because the study was limited to product development and expert validation. Further classroom trials are needed to assess its practicality and learning outcomes. This study contributes to the development of contextual mathematics learning media by integrating ethnomathematics, interactive learning, and numeracy literacy into a single educational resource. The PINTAR Pop-Up Book offers an alternative for connecting multiplication learning with Javanese cultural contexts in elementary education.

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fundadikdas

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Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences Other

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Jurnal Fundamental Pendidikan Dasar (Fundikdas) mengakomodasi penerbitan artikel ilmiah hasil tugas akhir di bidang pendidikan dasar yang berasal dari mahasiswa dan alumni PGSD FKIP UAD. FUNDIKDAS ini diterbitkan sebanyak 3 volume dalam setahun. Jurnal FUNDIKDAS dikelola atas kerjasama Prodi PGSD ...