Abstract
There is a necessity to develop human resources equipped with creativity that can respond to rapidly advancing information technology. This study aims to foster creativity by not only examining the potential of implementing Yupana (a calculation tool) and Quipu (a recording tool) employed in the ancient Inca civilization, as educational materials, but also evaluating their usefulness. First, we reviewed the historical backgrounds and functions of Yupana and Quipu and attempted to replicate them. Second, we investigated the operation methods of the four arithmetic operations applying the newly replicated Yupana. Third, we conducted an educational activity at a high school to explore the possibility of implementing this system in school education. Last, based on feedback from students, we clarified its usefulness as a teaching material and the possibility of introducing it in several subjects. Consequently, we propose a “Yupana-Quipu Bridging Learning Development Model” that connects multiple subjects to foster students’ creativity.
