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Symbolic measuring: an exploration of ethnomathematics based on people’s daily communication

2021; IOP Publishing; Volume: 1806; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1088/1742-6596/1806/1/012075

1742-6596

Uba Umbara, Wahyudin Wahyudin, Sufyani Prabawanto,

Educational Assessment and Pedagogy

Abstract The purpose of this study is to show that ethnomathematics has an important role in people’s daily communication. This study discusses the exploration of existing symbolic measuring instruments used by the Cigugur indigenous community in their daily activities. The research uses a phenomenological approach that can strengthen the study of a comprehensive analytical framework in describing experiences experienced by people based on phenomena. Meanwhile, ethnomathematics design adopts four elements consisting of generic questions, initial answers, critical constructs, and specific activities. Research findings show that people are accustomed to using symbolic measuring instruments rather than formal measuring instruments. Through the use of assumptions, researchers describe and demonstrate the relevance of symbolic measuring instruments with formal instruments that are internationally recognized. The results showed that the indigenous communities of Cigugur possessed and applied ethnomathematics in their lives for generations, so it can be concluded that ethnomathematics is part of their lives and cultural roots which are included in the language system in the universal cultural elements.