Analysis of Riau traditional game-based ethnomathematics in developing mathematical connection skills of elementary school students

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the ethnomathematics-based Riau traditional game in developing mathematical connection skills of elementary school students through Pacu Jalur game. This study used a realist ethnography type of a qualitative research approach to 64 students of the fifth grade elementary school. The data are shown by descriptive narrative with data sources using purposive sampling methods on students who have good, medium, and low abilities, and teachers who teach mathematics. The results showed
that Pacu Jalur game can be used in mathematics learning by teachers as learning and cultural agents to develop mathematical connection abilities of elementary school students. This is because using ethnomathematics learning becomes more interesting and meaningful for students, especially in geometry concepts of tube.