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Ethnomathematics: An Exploration of Mathematical Concepts in Yogyakarta’s Ox Cart
Etnomatematika: Eksplorasi Konsep Matematika pada Gerobak Sapi Yogyakarta
Edumatica : Jurnal Pendidikan Matematika
ISSN 2580-0779, 2088-2157
Published 2025-08-29
Publisher Department of Mathematics Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Jambi
Language en
Abstract
Yogyakarta's ox carts, though culturally significant and increasingly rare, have not yet been explored as sources of mathematical concepts. This study addresses the urgency of preserving and utilizing these traditional artefacts as contextual tools for mathematics education. This ethnographic research aims to identify and describe mathematical concepts—geometry, arithmetic, algebra, and statistics—embedded in various parts of the Yogyakarta ox cart. Data were collected through interviews and observations, with the subject being an ox cart craftsman and the object being the mathematical concepts found in the cart’s section. Data analysis followed the Miles and Huberman model. The findings reveal four major mathematical concepts: (1) Geometry, including rectangles, trapezoids, rhombuses, triangles, reflections, translations, rotations, parallel and intersecting lines, angles, and tessellations; (2) Arithmetic, involving arithmetic sequences and division operations; (3) Algebra, in the form of variable terms; and (4) Statistics, represented by the mode topic. These findings contribute to the field of ethnomathematics by introducing a new cultural context and supporting the development of mathematical materials based on local wisdom, making learning more realistic. Integrating local heritage into mathematics instruction can foster a deeper understanding, increased student engagement, and a greater appreciation for cultural diversity, offering meaningful and realistic learning experiences.
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<dc:source xml:lang="en">Edumatica : Jurnal Pendidikan Matematika; Vol. 15 No. 2 (2025): Edumatica: Jurnal Pendidikan matematika (August 2025); 265-282</dc:source>
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Arvianto, I. R., Fadila, A., Nurcahyo, A., Farizqi, M. L., Arvianto, I. R., Fadila, A., Nurcahyo, A., & Farizqi, M. L. (2025). Ethnomathematics: An Exploration of Mathematical Concepts in Yogyakarta’s Ox Cart. Edumatica : Jurnal Pendidikan Matematika, 15(2), 265–282. https://doi.org/10.22437/edumatica.v15i2.43785
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I. R. Arvianto, A. Fadila, A. Nurcahyo, M. L. Farizqi, I. R. Arvianto, A. Fadila, A. Nurcahyo, and M. L. Farizqi, “Ethnomathematics: An Exploration of Mathematical Concepts in Yogyakarta’s Ox Cart,” Edumatica : Jurnal Pendidikan Matematika, vol. 15, no. 2, pp. 265–282, 2025, doi: 10.22437/edumatica.v15i2.43785.
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