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Ethnomathematics is important in recent decades, specifically in the production of gamelan instruments. Therefore, this research aimed to examine the intricate relationship between mathematics and cultural craftsmanship in Sundanese gamelan instruments made at Gong Factory in Bogor, West Java. Ethnographic methods were used to observe and describe the practices of gamelan craftsmen and the data collection process comprised carefully selected artists. These individuals actively acquire data by reviewing relevant material, observing, analyzing, and interviewing. Miles and Huberman's framework for data analysis included data reduction, presentation, inference, and verification. The procedures understood the delicate relationship between mathematics and culture in the investigated setting. The results showed that Gong Factory in Bogor preserved and promoted a unique musical heritage. Furthermore, the instruments were known for exceptional sound quality, serving as cultural relics and didactic tools, as well as teaching visitors about the manufacturing process. The factory preserved culture through the manufacture of gamelan instruments including gong, bonang, and saron. In this context, the craftsmanship used mathematical principles, specifically precise proportions and ratios. The instruments' visual and auditory qualities depended on geometry. The results significantly impacted mathematics education by enhancing cross-cultural connections, improving proportional reasoning and mathematical comprehension, and recognizing the wider relevance of principles. Culture, mathematics, and education were connected, showing that conserving Indonesian musical tradition benefited local and global populations.

This scoping review aims to consolidate the research that has been conducted on fractional learning challenges, with a particular emphasis on the various student groups, intervention strategies, outcomes, and specific learning problems. The research finds essential research topics and relevant papers and extracts data in order to gain an understanding of the intricate nature of fraction learning. The technique utilized in this study is a five-stage process. The preliminary literature searches produced a total of twenty-three articles, seven of which were chosen for a more in-depth examination. These publications covered a variety of themes, including the effectiveness of manipulatives, strategies for accommodating students who struggle with mathematics, focused training interventions, and instructor guidance. The findings of this research shed light on the myriad of difficulties associated with learning fractions. These difficulties range from basic conceptual and procedural comprehension to unique educational obstacles for a wide variety of student populations, including those with learning disabilities. The study focuses on a variety of intervention tactics, such as accommodations, strategic training, and the utilization of manipulatives, with the objective of enhancing problem-solving abilities, conceptual comprehension, and procedural proficiency in fractions. This all-encompassing examination highlights the ubiquity of misconceptions and the necessity of explicit training. It also highlights the usefulness of direct instruction, strategic education, and problem-solving exercises in improving students' comprehension of fractions. In order to overcome problems in learning fractions and to improve mathematical education, the findings advocate for the continuation of research and the incorporation of effective pedagogical approaches.

Purpose – This study aimed to conduct a needs analysis for developing the ethnomathematics e-module based on Sundanese Gamelan to facilitate mathematics learning in junior high school. Specifically, this study identified crucial components for module development and to gather feedback from both students and teachers regarding the learning material. Methodology – The Research and Development (R&D) method was used, specifically the Plomp model, to create e-module for mathematics learning. Qualitative data were collected from ethnomathematics experts, a mathematics teacher, and five students via purposive sampling. The instruments used for this data collection included expert validation sheets, student interview recordings, teacher questionnaires, and small group observations. Findings – The results indicated that the integration of Sundanese Gamelan ethnomathematics into junior high school mathematics e-module significantly improved students’ understanding and interest in the subject. This culturally infused approach increased students’ motivation and engagement, indicating a potential shift towards more inclusive and culturally responsive educational practices. Significance – The integration of Sundanese Gamelan ethnomathematics into mathematics curriculum is known for the unique blend of cultural elements with academic content, contributing to enhanced students’ understanding and cultural awareness. In addition, this method offered benefits for students, teachers, curriculum developers, and ethnomathematics researchers, presenting a holistic model that combined educational innovation with cultural appreciation.

Rice farmer activities can be used as a context for understanding mathematical concepts. There are many studies on Hypothetical Learning Trajectory (HLT) on direct proportion material with a cultural context background. However, there is no research that focuses on using the context of Pandanwangi rice farmers to facilitate students in understanding material in direct proportion.This study aims to design Hypothetical Learning Trajectory (HLT) in Scientific Approach on Material Direct Proportion in the Context of Rice Farmers' Activities in Pandanwangi Cianjur, who are familiar with student culture in Cianjur. This research is part of design research. The research design consisted of HLT, namely learning objectives, learning activities, and student learning hypotheses. The result of the research is the set of HLT in the context of Pandanwangi Rice Farmer Activities, which includes learning objectives, learning activities, and the assumptions of each activity. This HLT can be a promising solution to overcome students' difficulties in understanding the concept of direct proportion and values in a cultural context to improve students' character.

Developing students' mathematical thinking is one of the most important objectives of mathematics education. Mathematical thinking in Indonesia is the focus of this study, which presents the results of a bibliometric investigation. This study aims to determine the development of mathematical thinking research publications and the distribution of research publications by type of publication, research institutes, and scientific journals in Indonesia on the Scopus online database. This study aims to determine the development of mathematical thinking research publications and the distribution of research publications by type of publication, research institutes, and scientific journals in Indonesia on the Scopus online database. This research is quantitative and descriptive. By collecting data from research on mathematical thinking in Indonesia in scientific journals at Scopus. Bibliometrics R-tool and BiblioShiny were used in this study. According to the findings of this bibliometric study, publication on mathematical thinking attained its pinnacle in 2019, marking the year when it realized its full potential. The publication outcomes are dominated by conference series journals. Authors submit their work to these journals by attending international conferences. Research on mathematical thinking is being conducted at Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia at a higher level than at any other Indonesian university. Furthermore, it is anticipated that future studies will make use of Bradford's theorem in order to present data that is more accurate for the purpose of the development of bibliometric studies.

Competition in the world of education especially the highest level of education, is getting tougher in obtaining student. So that, needed to analyze the study program’s marketing strategies in facing this competition. The aim of this research is making decision to determine the optimal strategy of the study program using game theory which is solved by the linear programming method. The data in this study obtained from the Informatics and Industrial Engineering study program at Sekolah Tinggi Teknologi Bandung. From application game theory, it is recommended that game with mixed strategy is an appropriate one. Result show that the optimal marketing strategy for Informatics Engineering study program is number of graduation strategy, tuition fee strategy, and number of lecturer strategy. While the optimal marketing strategy for Industrial Engineering study program is tuition fee strategy, popularity strategy, and number of graduation strategy.

This study employs bibliometric analysis to systematically explore the Visual Basic (VB) education research landscape, identifying significant trends, influential authors, and future research directions. Utilizing data from Scopus-indexed journals, we examined 529 papers published between 1994 and October 2023, identified through the keywords "visual basic," "visualbasic," "teaching," and "learning." These papers were analyzed using Biblioshiny to generate a bibliometric map, following four steps: data harvesting, data screening, data visualization, and data analysis. Our research reveals critical VB programming trends from 1994 to 2023, with academic output peaking in 2010 and declining since 2007. Ongoing interest is noted due to legacy system applications. Global publication reach facilitates cross-border information exchange, and top affiliations and authors underscore extensive and influential participation in this field. The research emphasizes incorporating fundamental and advanced themes in educational curricula. It suggests future research focusing on new programming paradigms, longitudinal studies, and VB relevance to technological advancements and industrial needs. Enhanced collaboration, interdisciplinary research, and attention to global trends are essential for maintaining the relevance of VB programming education, optimizing legacy systems, improving educational practices, and preparing students for modern programming environments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]