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http://dx.doi.org/10.7468/jksmed.2015.19.3.177

Integrating Math and Music: Teaching Ideas  

NOH, Jihwa (Department of Mathematics Education, Pusan National University)
HUH, Nan (Graduate School of Education, Kyonggi University)
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Research in Mathematical Education / v.19, no.3, 2015 , pp. 177-193 More about this Journal
Abstract
Mathematical creativity, an important goal in mathematics education, can be promoted through an integrated learning environment where students explore mathematics with other subject areas such as science, technology, engineering and art. Establishing such learning environments is not a trivial task. Therefore, this creates a need for the development of instructional resources promoting meaningful integration. This paper focuses on integration of the fields of mathematics and music. Beginning with some of the historical discoveries and views of the connections between mathematics and music, this paper attends to several musical concepts correlating to middle school mathematical content and then provides ideas for teaching.
Keywords
integrating; integrated lesson; music;
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