Development of Ethno-mathematics based Mathematics Teaching Material Technology: A Needs Analysis

Abstract

Abstract Ethno-mathematics based Mathematics teaching materials are combination of teaching materials that contain cultural elements associated with Mathematics subject content. This study aims to analyze the need for the development of ethno-mathematics-based mathematics teaching materials for fifth grade elementary school students. This research uses a qualitative approach with descriptive research type. The main data were obtained directly by the researcher through observation, interviews, and questionnaires. The research subjects were teachers and students of grade V SD 3 Temulus. The needs analysis activity begins with curriculum analysis (KI and KD), teacher and student analysis. Data were analyzed by reducing data, presenting data and drawing conclusions. The results showed that: (1) all materials in teaching materials were in accordance with the curriculum; (2) teachers and students need ethno-mathematic based teaching materials to find out about customs and culture in the surrounding environment. It can be concluded that ethno-mathematics based Mathematics teaching materials are needed by grade V SD students.