KnE Social Sciences

Published date: Jun 20 2025

Journal Title: KnE Social Sciences

Issue title: The International Conference on Teaching, Learning and Technology 2024 (ICTLT 2024)

Pages: 291 - 300

DOI: 10.18502/kss.v10i12.18915

Sylvia Rabbanisylviarabbani@ikipsiliwangi.ac.idElementary Teacher Education Study Program, IKIP Siliwangi

Mamat SupriatnaSchool of Postgraduates, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

Beklen is a traditional game involving throwing and catching small objects with certain rules, often played in rural communities. This study aims to explore mathematical concepts that can be taught through the beklen game, with a focus on the potential application of the concept of integers. The research method used is descriptive with a data analysis approach that includes literature studies and fieldwork. Data were collected through direct observation for two weeks, interviews with local players, and document studies. The research instruments included observation guides, interview questionnaires, and documentation records. The results showed that the beklen game reflects the concept of integers naturally. In this game, closed objects are associated with positive numbers, open objects represent negative numbers, and neutral conditions describe zero. Through this game, students can understand basic integer operations contextually and interactively. In addition, beklen has great potential as an informal learning medium that connects cultural heritage with educational innovation. This study suggests that traditional games such as beklen be integrated into mathematics education as interactive and culturally relevant learning media. This approach both helps students understand mathematical concepts better and preserves local cultural values. The implication of this study is the need for the further development of the application of the Beklen game in formal educational environments and the evaluation of its effectiveness in improving students’ mathematical understanding.

Keywords: integers, beklen game, mathematics learning, traditional game

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