An Initial Observation for Development of Learning Instruction Based on Ethnomathematic at SMP Pembangunan Padang

Abstract

Junior high school student learning outcomes are still low, especially problem solving abilities. This happens because the existing equipment does not match the characteristics of students. Good learning instruction will lead students to have good problemsolving abilities. Initial observations aim to find, analyze and explain (1) students' mathematical problem solving abilities (2) the conditions of learning tools (LKPD) used and developed by the teacher (3) as a basis for continuing ethnomatematic based development research to develop problem solving abilitiesof students. This is a descriptive study research with a qualitative approach. The results of the observations made at the UNP Laboratory Development Junior High School, it can be concluded that the learning tools still not connect the material with the environment and student culture, so the learning experienced by students is less meaningful. The LKPD used are still general and does not match the characteristics of students.