Abstract

Creative thinking is one of the important competencies to answer the challenges of the 21st century. The purpose of this study is to improve the ability to think creatively through learning mathematics based on culture (ethnomathematics). The research method used is action research. Learning is carried out using student worksheets that explore Surakarta batik. The subject of the research was Vocational High School students by taking the subject matter of Transformation Geometry. The results of the study showed that students' creativity could be increased through culture-based learning with a significant increase of 17, 91%. The new thing from this research is that learning is done using ethnomathematics student worksheets using a scientific learning approach that involves observing, questioning, experiencing, gathering information, associating, and communicating, creating.

Highlights

  • SectionThe development of information and communication technology makes it easier for humans to interact with each other without recognizing regional boundaries

  • Is the ability related to skills in mastering information and communication technology (IT) which includes traditional skills namely surfing, keyboarding, and word processing as well as information literacy (IL) skills

  • This study aims to develop students’ creativity through Student Ethnographic Mathematics Worksheet

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Introduction

The development of information and communication technology makes it easier for humans to interact with each other without recognizing regional boundaries This globalization era is characterized by changes in global demand for the workforce. This study aims to develop students’ creativity through Student Ethnographic Mathematics Worksheet. To obtain the good worksheet, it is carried out by reviewing scientific journals related to 21st century education, developing learning designs, and ethnomathematics. The worksheet is designed based on ethnomathematics by using a scientific approach that is observing, asking, trying, reasoning, communicating, and creating according to the 2013 Curriculum. Using this worksheet, it is expected that students’ creativity can be developed through ethnomathematics-based learning designs

Creative Thinking
Ethnomathematics Learning
Why does angle C always rise in the middle?
Because point C is the center point
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