Getting in rhythm helps children grasp fractions, study finds
Thursday, March 22, 2012 - 20:20
in Mathematics & Economics
Tapping out a beat may help children learn difficult fraction concepts, according to new findings. An innovative curriculum uses rhythm to teach fractions at a California school where students in a music-based program scored significantly higher on math tests than their peers who received regular instruction.
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