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RESEARCH The concept of THE MATH PARTY PROGRAM is research-based, and supported by a multitude of mathematicians and other theorists. Plato once said music is one of the most powerful and effective tools utilized in education. Music trains the brain for higher forms of thinking; it excites and builds the natural brain patterns, strengthening the ability to complete reasoning tasks that are complex. One of Gardner’s seven multiple intelligences is musical and rhythmic intelligence. When teachers model creative risk taking by integrating music and mathematics, students take risks by striving to achieve goals in mathematics that they once felt were unattainable. Songs with positive messages about mathematics help negate the anxiety and pessimism possessed by many students toward this subject.
BENEFITS OF THE MATH PARTY
Math and music, in many ways, have always been considered closely connected; the infusion of the two offers benefits beyond general motivation and mnemonics. THE MATH PARTY PROGRAM will: • Teach skills aligned with the National Math Standards • Expand vocabulary knowledge • Enrich linguistic skills • Increase self-esteem • Improve test scores • Create active learning environments • Increase interest in learning mathematics • Develop cognitive skills • Enrich coping skills • Facilitate self-expression • Improve critical thinking and problem solving skills needed
RESEARCH FINDINGS OF THE MATH PARTY
An experimental research study was conducted to find the effect of implementing THE MATH PARTY PROGRAM, as part of daily instruction and home reinforcement (parental involvement), on student achievement. Students did not use the program during year one. During year two, the program was implemented and significant learning gains resulted. The table illustrates National Percentile Scores for both years, along with calculated percentile increases:
THE MATH PARTY: SING, DANCE, LEARN
A PROVEN RESEARCH-BASED STRATEGY
ARTICLES: INTEGRATING MATH AND THE ARTS The Importance of Music and Movement in Learning Margie La Bella Link Music and Learning: Integrating Music in the Classroom Chris Boyd Brewer Link Learning Through the Arts Dee Dickinson Link Music and the Mind Dee Dickinson Link Theory of Multiple Intelligences Howard Gardner Link Movement is the Key to Learning Anne Green Gilbert Link Integrating Music in the Classroom Dr. Isaiah Jackson Link Interactive Music Strategies for the Academic Curriculum Michelle Lazar Link Music in the Classroom: Instructor's handy guide for bringing music into your classroom Jennifer O. Prescott Link Learning Modalities: Pathways to Effective Learning Public Broadcasting Service: PBS Teachers Link THE MATH PARTY: SING, DANCE, LEARN
A PROVEN RESEARCH-BASED STRATEGY
BOOKS: INTEGRATING MATH AND THE ARTS Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom Thomas Armstrong Link Learning Through Play: Music and Movement Ellen Booth Church Link Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences  Howard Gardner Link Arts With the Brain in Mind Eric Jensen Link Teaching with the Brain in Mind, Revised 2nd Edition Eric Jensen Link Integrating Music into the Elementary Classroom Joy E. Lawrence Link Music as a Way of Knowing Nick Page Link Music in Every Classroom: A Resource Guide for Integrating Music Across the Curriculum, Grades K-8 James Douglas Sporborg Link Mathematics Worksheets Don't Grow Dendrites: 20 Numeracy Strategies That Engage the Brain, PreK-8 Marcia L. Tate Link Ten Best Teaching Practices: How Brain Research and Learning Styles Define Teaching Competencies Donna E. Walker Tileston Link THE MATH PARTY: SING, DANCE, LEARN
A PROVEN RESEARCH-BASED STRATEGY
META-ANALYSIS: INTEGRATING MATH AND THE ARTS Connections between Education in the Arts and Student Achievement Perspectives on Relevant Research Link The Effect of an Intervention Music-Movement Program - 1 THE ... Link Learning in the Arts and Student Academic and Social Development www.scribd.com/.../Learning-in-the-Arts-and-Student-Academic-and-Social-Development Link Music and Academic Achievement Link Music and Math Skills - Impact of Music on Math Link |
