Ethnomathematical Analysis of Piano Playing and Its Implementation in Mathematics Learning

Authors

  • Nala Alfachrudinaa Sa’diyah UIN Sayyid Ali Rahmatullah Tulungagung
  • Umy Zahroh UIN Sayyid Ali Rahmatullah Tulungagung

Keywords:

Ethnomathematic, Piano, Mathematics Learning

Abstract

Ethnomathematics is a science that is used to understand and express the relationship between culture and mathematics, such as music, so that learning is meaningful and fun. This study aims to describe the concept of ethnomathematics in playing the piano and its relation to mathematics learning materials. The approach used is qualitative with ethnographic method. Data was collected by interviewing two mathematics teachers and two experts in the field of music, and observing piano playing activities and documentation. The data were analyzed through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Then, the validity check is carried out with the persistence of observers, tringulation, using reference materials, and conducting member checks. The results obtained are: (1) ethnomathematical concepts in piano play, including: counting, locating, measuring, designing, explaining, playing; (2) implementation in mathematics learning: fraction, sets, Cartesian coordinates, relations and functions, and geometric transformations in the form of translation.

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Published

2023-01-18