Nuraini Nuraini, Sahat Saragih, Rahmi Ramadhani, Ismail Hanif Batubara, Khairiani Idris, Nur Azmi, Ahmad Isnaini, Lisa, Dwi Novita Sari, Elfira Rahmadani
The low ability of students' mathematics literacy is caused by the implementation of learning with accordance based on curriculum planning. Mathematics literacy is the foundation and basis for life skills and becomes an international standard in measuring students' abilities besides science and reading literacy. Problem Based Learning (PBL) in the Ethnomathematics context is one possible alternative to increase students' mathematics literacy. The learning experience is presented based on cultural problems related to mathematical context. The aim of the study is to describe Problem Based Learning (PBL) in Ethnomathematics context toward Acehnese culture in the reflection of transformation geometry material. The type of research was applied a descriptive qualitative approach. The research was conducted at MTs Jabal Nur, North Aceh. The subject of research was 28 students of class IX.4. The data were collected by tests, interviews, and observation. The results showed that 1) the average ability of students' mathematics literacy was 11,43 with the total score was 16 or 71,44%, 2) students activities observation in learning was 93.33% or very good category. The enthusiasm of students to learn mathematics increased but it was hindered by the loss of mathematics meaningfulness because learning mathematics is still presented separately in the manner of students' real-world context. © 2022 American Institute of Physics Inc.. All rights reserved.
Postgraduate Program, Universitas Negeri Medan, Jl. William Iskandar Psr V, Medan, Indonesia; Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teaching Training, Iain Lhokseumawe, Jl. Medan-B.Aceh Buket Rata-Alue Awe Muara Dua, Lhokseumawe, Indonesia; Faculty of Engineering and Computer Sciences, Universitas Potensi Utama, Jl. K.L. Yos Sudarso Tanjung Mulia, Medan, Indonesia; Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara, Jl. Kapt. Mukhtar Basri, Medan, Indonesia; Dr. Wahidin Sudiro Husodo Senior High School, Jl. KL Yos Sudarso, Medan, Indonesia; Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Muslim Nusantara Al Wasliyah, Jl. Garu, Medan, Indonesia; Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Asahan, Jl. Jend. A. Yani, Asahan, Kisaran, Indonesia
