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Systematics Literature Review: The Application of Ethnomathematics in Batik Art for Understanding Geometric Concepts
Published date: May 27 2025
Journal Title: KnE Social Sciences
Issue title: The 4th International Conference on Science, Mathematics, Environment, and Education (ICoSMEE 2023)
Pages: 158 - 171
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Abstract:
Ethnomathematics, which studies the application of mathematical concepts in a cultural context, can enrich understanding and enhance meaningful learning. This study aims to explore ethnomathematics in batik art as a foundation for developing a relevant and engaging mathematics curriculum. It employs a systematic literature review (SLR) approach to identify, review, and evaluate studies related to ethnomathematics in batik motifs that are published between 2017-2024. The findings indicate that various batik motifs contain geometric concepts such as transformations (translation, rotation, reflection), plane figures (square, rectangle, circle, triangle, rhombus, trapezoid), congruence, similarity, and graph theory. Batik motifs incorporate these concepts, making them an effective medium for teaching mathematics in a local cultural context. The integration of batik motifs into the mathematics curriculum is expected to make learning more relevant and engaging while enhancing students’ appreciation of local cultural heritage.
Keywords: ethnomathematics, mathematics, geometric concepts, batik motif
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