The Mathematics of Sound: Integrating Music into a Math Curriculum

Author

Shawn William Meacham, Central Washington University

Document Type

Graduate Project

Date of Degree Completion

Summer 2000

Degree Name

Master of Education (MEd)

Department

Education

Committee Chair

Linda Beath

Second Committee Member

Cindy Emmans

Third Committee Member

Keith Salyer

Abstract

The purpose of this project was to develop prototype lesson plans that connects and integrates musical and mathematical concepts at the 5th grade level. Both musical and mathematical concepts can be enhanced when studying the correlation between the two subjects. This project will provide lesson plans and activities using the Washington State Essential Academic Leaming Requirements as a basis for the concepts being taught. The goal of the project is to inspire teachers to use integration throughout the curriculum. An integrated curriculum develops and supports the coherence of ideas and concepts taught within our schools. By fostering our natural instinct to integrate our life experiences, curriculum integration can increase the understanding, motivation, and relevance of learning new concepts.

Recommended Citation

Meacham, Shawn William, "The Mathematics of Sound: Integrating Music into a Math Curriculum" (2000). All Graduate Projects. 673.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/graduate_projects/673