Enriching the Teaching of Fractions through Integrating Mathematics and Music

Autor/inn/en	Lovemore, Tarryn S.; Robertson, Sally-Ann; Graven, Mellony
Titel	Enriching the Teaching of Fractions through Integrating Mathematics and Music
Quelle	In: South African Journal of Childhood Education, 11 (2021) 1, Artikel 899 (14 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Lovemore, Tarryn S.) ORCID (Robertson, Sally-Ann) ORCID (Graven, Mellony)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2223-7674
Schlagwörter	Fractions; Mathematics Instruction; Teaching Methods; Interdisciplinary Approach; Elementary School Students; Mathematics Achievement; Grade 5; Case Studies; Foreign Countries; Action Research; Feedback (Response); Student Attitudes; Teacher Attitudes; Learning Strategies; Music Education; Integrated Curriculum; South Africa + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Bruchrechnung; Mathematics lessons; Mathematikunterricht; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Fächerübergreifender Unterricht; Fächerverbindender Unterricht; Interdisziplinarität; Mathmatics sikills; Mathmatics achievement; Mathematical ability; Mathematische Kompetenz; School year 05; 5. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 05; Case study; Fallstudie; Case Study; Ausland; Projektforschung; Schülerverhalten; Lehrerverhalten; Learning methode; Learning techniques; Lernmethode; Lernstrategie; Musikerziehung; Südafrika; Süd-Afrika; Republik Südafrika; Südafrikanische Republik
Abstract	Background: Mathematics education is a significant issue in the South African context. Learners' achievement levels are markedly low as suggested by both national and international studies. The teaching and learning of fractions in particular have been identified as challenging. Aim: The aim of this article is to share some of the outcomes derived from a series of lessons in which aspects of music (note values) were integrated into the teaching of fractions in primary school. Setting: The study was conducted in a Grade 5 class in an independent school in the Eastern Cape, with readily available resources at hand. Methods: The broader study was an action research case study. It employed qualitative methods of data collection, based on cycles of critical reflection and adjustment, including feedback from learners and critical peers. Results: Findings highlighted the value of integrating music and mathematics as a teaching and learning strategy. Learning support materials and activities that promoted curriculum integration were designed. The discussion highlights benefits of these integrated lessons. Conclusion: We conclude by suggesting that teachers explore synergistic opportunities across mathematics and music as subjects. In particular, we suggest curriculum integration to support the teaching of fractions in the primary grades of schooling. Our hope is that this article will encourage teachers to develop their own integrated strategies for enriching their teaching of mathematics. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01