Email this article Ethnomathematics in Borobudur Temple and Its Relevance in Mathematics Education
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Abstract: Ethnomathematics in Borobudur Temple and Its Relevance in Mathematics Education. Objectives: The purpose of this literature study is to reveal the forms of mathematical culture in temples in Indonesia, especially in the Borobudur Temple. Methods: The object of this study is the scientific literature on the theme of ethnomathematics and Borobudur Temple. The stages of this research are determining the research problem, finding and evaluating relevant literature, conducting data analysis, and compiling the results. The data analysis technique used was hermeneutics analysis. Findings: In this study, it has been revealed that Borobudur Temple is a building that has been designed with great mathematical techniques. There is a numbering system, so-called watakwilangan and primbon in Javanese culture that regard the number does not only refer to certain quantity, but also a character affecting human life. In addition, geometric shapes appear on the structure, both basic geometric shapes, and fractal shapes. High architectural techniques and the effort inassembling this endurable building is an evidence that Borobudur Temple Architecture has an immeasurable concept of logic and systematization. Conclusion: There are unique mathematical concepts in the form of Javanese number systems, logic, and space configurations that can create a beautiful and persisting building.
Keywords: ethnomathematics, borobudur, culture, mathematics, education.
Abstrak: Etnomatematika pada Candi Borobudur dan Relevansinya pada Pendidikan Matematika.Tujuan: Penelitian studi literatur ini bertujuan untuk mengungkap bentuk-bentuk matematika budaya pada candi di Indonesia, khususnya Candi Borobudur. Metode: Objek kajian ini adalah literature yang bertema etnomatematika dan candi Borobudur. Tahapan penelitian ini adalah penentukan masalah penelitian, mencari dan menilai literature yang relevan, melakukan analisis data dan menyusun hasil. Temuan: Pada penelitian ini terungkap bahwa Candi Borobudur adalah bangunan yang dirancang dengan teknik matematika yang tinggi. Sistem bilangan pada budaya jawa tidak hanya mewakili jumlah tertentu, tetapi juga suatu karakter yang mempengaruhi kehidupan manusia. Selain itu, bentuk geometris muncul pada bagunan itu, baik bentuk geometris dasar maupun bentuk fraktal. Teknik arsitektur yang tinggi dan usaha untuk membuat bangunan ini bertahan lama adalah bukti bahwa arsitektur Candi Borobudur memiliki konsep logika dan sistematisasi yang baik. Kesimpulan: Terdapat konsep matematika yang unik baik berupa sistem bilangan jawa, logika dan konfigurasi ruang yang bisa membuat bangunan menjadi indah dan bertahan.
Kata kunci: etnomatematika, borobudur, budaya, pendidikan matematika.
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