Developing ethnomathematics-based worksheet to teach linear equations

Abstract

Ethnomathematics-based learning is using local cultural context within the teaching and learning of mathematics. Using ethnomathematics-based learning sources in the classroom can help create a meaningful learning experience. This article reports a design research conducted to develop an ethnomathematics-based worksheet to be used to teach the concept of linear equations. The target users were first-year students of the primary education department of Syiah Kuala University, Indonesia. The development of the worksheet was carried out in three phases which consisted of preliminary research, developing or prototyping and assessment. Data were gathered using validation sheets and observation sheets. Data analysis was carried out qualitatively where the assessment of the product was based on its validity, practicality and effectivity. In this article, we reported the validity and practicality criteria. Several revisions had been made during the development of the worksheet. The end result of the product satisfied the criteria of validity and practicality. These findings suggest that the development of the product can proceed to the assessment phase to test the effectiveness of the worksheet.