The ability to solve mathematical problems through realistic mathematics learning based on ethnomathematics. Issue 1 (January 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lubis, A N M T; Widada, W; Herawaty, D; Nugroho, K U Z; Anggoro, A F D
• Is Part Of: Journal of physics. Volume 1731:Issue 1(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-01
• Subjects: Physics -- Congresses; 530.5
• DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/1731/1/012050
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1742-6588

Abstract

Abstract: Problem-solving is one of the goals of mathematics learning. Ethnomimetic-based realistic mathematics learning is learning with starting-point contextual problems that are close to students' minds. This study aims to determine the effect of ethnomathematics-oriented realistic mathematics learning on problem-solving abilities. That is a type of quasi-experimental research. The study design was a non-equivalent control group. The population is SMA N 2 Kota Bengkulu in 2019. The sample of this study was 68 students from Class X MIPA A and X MIPA D. The research instrument was a test of problem-solving skills. Data were collected through tests and analysed by covariate analysis. The results of this study are that realistic mathematics learning oriented to ethnomathematics has a positive effect on the ability to solve. The conclusion is that realistic mathematics learning with ethnomathematics orientation can improve mathematical problem-solving skills for secondary school students. We suggest that mathematics teachers can develop realistic mathematics learning tools with ethnomathematics as a starting point for learning.