Ethnomathematics analysis on Jambi plait art as the mathematics learning resources

This research was based on the fact that mathematics is considered a difficult subject and most students have less understanding of mathematics. Meanwhile, culture is believed to be a good learning resource that can help teachers to teach effectively even for mathematics. Art and culture such as plaited mats and hat could be used as a mathematics learning resource that might make mathematics easier and interesting. This qualitative research aimed to understand and analysis the mathematics aspects of the Jambi plait art for mathematics learning as well as the connection of ethnomathematics and Jambi plait art that could be used as mathematics learning resource. Research data were collected by observation, interview, and documentation technique of Jambi plait art products and artists. The result showed that three aspects of Jambi plait art could be used as mathematics learning resource: including counting, measuring, and explaining on some topics such as arithmetic, linear comparison, the surface area of 2-dimensional figures, line pattern and sequences, geometric patterns, and linear programming.