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Becoming a Mathemusician: An Exploration of Music and Equivalent Fractions

Come explore the connections between equivalent fractions and musical note values as we learn silly camp songs and share math and music discoveries with other novice “mathemusicians.”
Barbara Alldredge
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(52)
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What's included

1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

In this multi-sensory class, students will learn to identify the mathematical note values for whole notes, half notes, quarter notes, and eighth notes. Students will make connections between math and music as we sing camp songs and explore equivalent fractions using rainbow fraction circles.

Experience with reading music is not required. Students who have some understanding of simple fractions will grasp the math and music connections more quickly but even first time learners will have fun in this upbeat class.

To prepare for class, students should informally explore the printed fraction circles on their own prior to meeting with the group. An online link is also provided for a set of virtual fraction circles that students may explore independently. (Please note that the colors of the virtual manipulatives do not match the colors we will use in class.)

Other Details

Supply List
MATERIALS LIST:
*Rainbow Fraction Circles (downloadable file provided, some minimal preparation required)
*Colored Pencils (red, pink, yellow, dark blue)
*Song Worksheets (downloadable file provided)

The teacher will demonstrate concepts using ETA/Learning Resources’ Rainbow Fraction Circles (available from a variety of sellers, including Amazon). Students may optionally purchase their own set. However, students will need more pieces than are available in a standard single set. A printable fraction circle download will be provided. Printable fraction circles should either be printed in color or printed on white paper and then colored. Students will need at least four copies. Please cut out the fraction circle pieces prior to class.
 4 files available upon enrollment
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Joined April, 2020
4.8
52reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I teach math. And other stuff. But mostly math.

I have a  Professional Educator license for the state of Utah and a Level 4 Math Endorsement. That’s a fancy way to explain that I took a LOT of math in college. I’m qualified to teach a variety of dance styles and I’m a certified yoga teacher. Among other subjects, I have experience teaching history, geography, biology, creative writing,engineering, literature, music, physics, visual art, and as I might have previously mentioned: math. 

I try to weave STEM connections into every subject I teach. Engineering and dance? Absolutely! Science and art? You bet! Math and literature? Of course!

When I’m not teaching, I like to sing or dance. I also code and program. I sew, bake, craft. I rollerblade. I paint. I dabble in photography. Sometimes, when I have spare time, I solve logic puzzles. I also like to stay up late reading books. Occasionally, I even do calculus problems for fun. I LOVE math. Give me a chance and I’ll show you just how awesome math is!

What else? I play the piano, ukulele, recorder, violin and organ. I’ve tried the guitar and just started learning the harmonium. I’m rubbish at the conch shell but I could probably improve if I spent the time to practice. Most hard things in life are like that. Practice and persistence are all it takes.

It might be difficult to believe but math has never been easy for me. Even after all these years, I find it challenging. I still get problems wrong all the time. But it’s OK to mess up. Scientists and mathematicians and dancers and artists-- they fail all the time.Taking risks is an important part of life. My classes are a safe place for you to experiment, to stumble and to try again-- over and over until you succeed. And I’ll be right there with you, cheering you on.

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Meets once
45 min
Completed by 46 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-10
1-8 learners per class

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