Ethno-Didactics of mathematics: An approach of learning and teaching Available to Purchase

The connection between mathematics and culture is well-known as ethnomathematics. This theory was first introduced by the Brazilian mathematician of D’Ambrosio. However, using ethnomathematics in learning and teaching mathematics in the classroom is still not well defined by many researchers and educational developers. Therefore, there is a need for didactical theory, strongly well-developed in European tradition and influencing mathematics education in Indonesia through historical and philosophical education from Dutch colonial Indonesia. In that sense, the authors try to introduce the ethno-didactics of mathematics as a theoretical lens to develop a learning instruction of mathematics in Indonesia. We try to apply this idea to supporting prospective elementary teachers in designing mathematical tasks based on cultural experiences, especially Malay culture.