Influence of ethnomathematics-based instruction on students’ attitudes, participation, and cultural connections in mathematics learning in Ghana

The study aimed to examine the influence of ethnomathematics-based instruction on students’ attitudes, participation, and cultural connections in mathematics learning in Ghana. This study employed a descriptive survey research design to explore the integration of ethnomathematics into Ghana’s inclusive mathematics curricula, targeting JHS 1–3 students in public schools across diverse geographical and socio-economic contexts. Using a multi-stage sampling technique, 300 students were selected to provide rich, representative insights into the intersection of culture and mathematics learning. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire, with reliability confirmed via Cronbach’s alpha values above 0.70.…