Integrating Ethnomathematics into the Quantum Learning Model to Support Mathematics Learning and Quality Education

Ach. Eka Hendriawan; Khamiliya Khoirunnisa; Sya’adhatun Ariayah; Hilda Izatun Nafsi; Ni’matur Rohmah; Zaenal Abidin; Jeanbile A. Rebaula

doi:10.26740/jrpd.v11n3.p360-372

Authors

Ach. Eka Hendriawan State University of Surabaya
Khamiliya Khoirunnisa State University of Surabaya
Sya’adhatun Ariayah State University of Surabaya
Hilda Izatun Nafsi State University of Surabaya
Ni’matur Rohmah State University of Surabaya
Zaenal Abidin State University of Surabaya
Jeanbile A. Rebaula Mindanao State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26740/jrpd.v11n3.p360-372

Keywords:

Ethnomathematics, Quantum Learning, Elementary Mathematics Education, Quality Education, Qualitative Descriptive Study

Abstract

This study aims to describe how the quantum learning model and ethnomathematics have been examined in recent research and to examine whether and how the two approaches can be combined to support elementary mathematics learning and quality education. The study extends previous research, which has largely examined each approach separately, by analysing quantum learning and ethnomathematics together within the context of elementary mathematics learning and by relating them explicitly to SDG 4. A qualitative descriptive design was used, combining a literature corpus (56 articles screened, 28 included), semi-structured teacher interviews, and documentation. Data were analysed through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. Half of the included articles were published in 2024, and the articles were distributed across ethnomathematics (n = 15), quantum learning (n = 9), and SDG 4 (n = 4). The Scopus-indexed studies summarised here report positive outcomes of quantum learning for achievement, retention, critical thinking, and collaboration, and positive but variable outcomes of ethnomathematics for mathematical learning. A conceptual alignment between the six phases of quantum learning and ethnomathematics-based activities is proposed for empirical testing in elementary classrooms.

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