Ethnomathematics study: uncovering units of length, area, and volume in Kampung Naga Society

International Seminar on Mathematics, Science, and Computer Science Education 2016

数学;自然科学;计算机科学

Septianawati, T.^1,2 ; Turmudi^1,2 ; Puspita, E.^2

Departemen of Mathematics Education, Post Graduate School, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Jl. Dr.Setiabudhi no.229, Bandung

40154, Indonesia^1

Departemen of Mathematics Education, Faculty of Mathematics and Science Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Jl. Dr.Setiabudhi no.229, Bandung

40154, Indonesia^2

关键词: Cultural diversity;    Data collection;    Field notes;    Indonesia;    Mathematics curricula;    Mathematics learning;    Qualitative approach;   

Others  :  https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1742-6596/812/1/012021/pdf
DOI  :  10.1088/1742-6596/812/1/012021

来源: IOP

【 摘 要 】

During this time, mathematics is considered as something neutral and not associated with culture. It can be seen from mathematics learning in the school which adopt many of foreign mathematics learning are considered more advanced (western). In fact, Indonesia is a rich country in cultural diversity. In the cultural activities, there are mathematical ideas that were considered a important thing in the mathematics learning. A study that examines the idea or mathematical practices in a variety of cultural activities are known as ethnomathematics. In Indonesia, there are some ethnic maintain their ancestral traditions, one of them is Kampung Naga. Therefore, this study was conducted in Kampung Naga. This study aims to uncover units of length, area, and volume used by Kampung Naga society. This study used a qualitative approach and ethnography methods. In this research, data collection is done through the principles of ethnography such as observation, interviews, documentation, and field notes. The results of this study are units of length, area, and volume used by Kampung Naga society and its conversion into standard units. This research is expected to give information to the public that mathematics has a relationship with culture and become recommendation to mathematics curriculum in Indonesia.