Needs Analysis of Mathematics Materials in Elementary High School With Ethnomatematics Approach in The City of Yogyakarta

Abstract

This study aims to: 1) describe the level of need of ethnomatematic teaching materials in Yogyakarta City at the elementary level, 2) to formulate concepts and issues related to ethnomatematics, especially local culture in Yogyakarta and its surroundings. Data were collected by questionnaire through purposive sampling technique and interview then analyzed descriptively. The research findings show that: 1) in general, teachers desperately need mathematics teaching materials for elementary school students, specifically with learning approaches especially ethnomatematics. 2) Ethnomatically related issues to be covered in teaching materials include traditional games, local culture, museums or historical sites, as well as historical events related to mathematics.