STEM and Ethnomathematics: Innovations in Mathematics Learning at Banyuasin Junior High Schools
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Contextual mathematics learning, Digital teaching material, Ethnomathematics, STEM education, Teacher professional developmentAbstract
Many mathematics teachers in rural areas still lack access to contextual and culturally relevant digital teaching resources. This community service activity aims to improve the understanding and skills of mathematics teachers at Banyuasin Junior High School in developing digital teaching materials based on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and ethnomathematics. Through a needs analysis conducted with a questionnaire, it was revealed that only 25% of teachers were familiar with ethnomathematics and 30% with STEM principles. The training and mentoring program took place from August to October 2024, attended by 22 teachers, with interactive methods that included workshops, group discussions, and hands-on practice. Evaluation results showed that 84.5% of participants were satisfied with the training, and there was a significant improvement in their understanding and skills in developing digital teaching materials. However, there is still a need for more practice time and concrete examples of the application of ethnomathematics. It is recommended to conduct continuous training, provide additional resources and build collaborative networks between teachers. As a result of this activity, the quality of mathematics teaching at Banyuasin Junior High School has shown improvement through the development of more relevant and contextualized teaching materials
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