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Ethnomathematics on traditional games: Porok from Penaga Village

Ethnomathematics is a science that studies the existence of mathematical concepts in social culture. One of the cultures in Indonesia is traditional games, which are a reflection of local wisdom. Traditional games can be linked to mathematics learning through an ethnomathematics approach. One example is the game of porok. The Porok game is among the most popular traditional games in Penaga Village, Bintan Bay and the Riau Islands. This game can potentially be explored regarding its use in mathematics learning. Thus, this research aims to dig deeper into the mathematical concepts and activities of the porok game as a form of ethnomathematics. This research uses a qualitative approach with an ethnographic design. The data source for this research is the head of the Dang Merdu studio in Penaga Village, Bintan Regency. Data collection was carried out through observation, interviews and documentation. The data analysis technique is carried out through 4 stages of analysis: domain analysis, taxonomic analysis, componential analysis, and cultural theme analysis. The research found basic activities and mathematical concepts in this game. The mathematical activities obtained are counting, measuring, explaining, playing and planning. Apart from that, this game has mathematical concepts, namely, value comparison, addition, geometric figures and probability, arithmetic sequences and series, probability and rotation.

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Algebraic thinking ability of grade VIII students using a Problem-Based Learning (PBL)

Students still have limited algebraic reasoning skills, so a learning model called Problem-Based Learning (PBL) is utilized as a teaching strategy to help student develop their algebraic thinking abilities. This study uses the learning model Problem-Based Learning (PBL) to the algebraic thinking skills of class VIII students. The method of research is descriptive qualitative research. The students in class VIII students of SMPN 1 Lahat participated in this study. Problem-Based Learning (PBL) worksheet in accordance with three algebraic thinking abilities: generational activities, transformational activities, and global, meta-level, and mathematical activities. Data for the study came from observations, interviews and written exams. Data from the results of observation sheets are used to see the emergence of indicators of students' algebraic thinking during learning with a total of 2 sessions; data from the results of written tests are used to categorize students' algebraic thinking abilities after learning, taking 2 students from each category, and interviews to clarify the results of students' answers. The findings of this study show that students possess a range of low, medium, and high levels of algebraic thinking ability. The result of the implementation learning model showed that 14 students were in the medium category and 17 students were in the low category.

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Ethnomathematics on floating Kelong from Malang Rapat

Mathematics taught in schools is often associated with the material needs of students; mathematics not only does not have to be understood in the school environment but also understood in other surrounding environments, such as culture and others. This study aimed to determine the ethnomathematics of Malay traditional floating kelong in Malang Rapat, Bintan Regency. The research method used is a descriptive qualitative method with an ethnomathematical approach. The research instruments used are observation sheets, interviews and documentation. Based on the research results presented, the author concluded, namely, the use of mathematical concepts in certain cultures and societies, such as the use of addition and subtraction in calculating the amount of wood used or the number of barrels used in floating kelongs. Making floating kelongs using basic mathematics, especially addition and subtraction operations, can be used to calculate the amount of wood used to construct floating kelongs and the number of barrels applied. Taxonomy is also applied to analyze and categorize certain elements in research, concerned with understanding how the components of floating kelong are classified or organized. The role of mathematics in identifying and calculating pesky components (materials that bring good luck or maintain security) used in floating kelongs. Ethnomathematics can also involve understanding the cultural themes underlying the use of mathematics in everyday life, such as how mathematical concepts are integrated with cultural beliefs and practices in the construction of floating kelongs.

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Evaluation of the implementation of machine learning algorithm K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN) using rapid miner on junior high school student learning outcomes

The focus of the PISA 2022 assessment is on the subjects of Mathematics, Language and Science. Therefore, these subjects are compulsory subjects at every level of education. Because learning activities are the most important activities, the success of a learning activity is measured by the learning outcomes that have reached completeness or failed. Prediction of completeness or failure can be done by classifying data using the K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN) algorithm using the RapidMiner application. The KNN algorithm is one of the classification methods for a set of data based on learning data that has been classified before. The data used are student learning outcomes in Mathematics, Indonesian Language and Science subjects at the junior high school education level in Padang city. This research aims to predict student learning outcomes in Mathematics, Indonesian and Science subjects based on student score completeness by comparing various k values to obtain the best performance of this algorithm. The results obtained after analyzing the KNN algorithm are Classification using the KNN algorithm is most accurate when the value of k = 5 and k = 7. Where by using the value of k, the accuracy of the KNN algorithm reaches the maximum result of 94.12%. Thus, this algorithm can help teachers to predict or find out how appropriate student completeness.

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Sentiment analysis of prospective mathematics teacher on reasoning and proof questions using Naïve-Bayes classification

Reasoning and proof is the ability to arrange patterns, make conjectures, test conjectures, and carry out logical proof, which can be seen as negative or positive for students when solving proof problems requiring reasoning skills. Prospective mathematics teachers in the Mathematics Education Study Program of FKIP Universitas Sriwijaya became the subject of this study. As the research instrument, the questionnaire was designed to explore students' opinions and responses to problems with significant logical difficulty. Sentiment analysis was used to analyze the opinions of prospective mathematics teachers on reasoning and proof questions by grouping positive and negative opinions. The technique used in this study uses the Naïve Bayes algorithm. The classification results in this study were 58.2% positive and 41.86.7% negative, with a total of 70 data. The final result achieved an accuracy value of 53.33%, signifying the reliability of the Naïve Bayes algorithm in understanding and classifying the complex spectrum of sentiments expressed by students. The implications of these findings go beyond sentiment analysis, providing valuable insights for educators, curriculum developers, and policymakers in designing learning strategies and educational policies that can improve mathematics students' reasoning and proof abilities.

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