Play, Count, and Explore Using Sabah Chinese Everyday Math to Foster Early Learning and Cultural Tourism
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This study explores the integration of Sabah Chinese everyday mathematics into early childhood learning as a means to promote both cognitive development and cultural tourism. Using a qualitative descriptive approach based on online open sources, the research identifies how traditional counting systems, games, and community-based learning practices contribute to children’s foundational mathematical understanding while preserving cultural identity. Findings highlight the role of play-based learning in connecting cultural heritage with educational experiences, emphasizing how localized mathematical concepts can serve as tools for both pedagogy and tourism innovation. The study concludes that leveraging ethnomathematical elements in early learning not only enhances educational relevance but also strengthens cultural continuity and community-based tourism in Sabah.
Author: Lee Bih Ni, Connie Shin
Institution: Universiti of Malaysia Sabah
Language: English
Subfield: Applied Mathematics
Field: Mathematics
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7084876231
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