Music: An Essential Component in the Math classroom

Cesar M. Alcodia

There is strong indication that there are many benefits to using music, as well as several ways to integrate it into instruction. Music can increase students' chance of learning, with music being a strategy to support with information recall. Music is an essential component of the classroom environment in early grades. As with the alphabet, it is a means of instruction that welcomes children into the classroom, contributes with transitions between activities and produces an atmosphere of exciting, relaxation, and enthusiasm. Lyrics provide the lessons a cool and pleasurable expression. Lyrics can also direct an encouraging message about doing well in school. Songs are significant pedagogic plans that activate the classroom and enhance student learning in a great way.

The foundation of a positive and enjoyable atmosphere will help cultivate a sense of integration for students and offers them with learning value. The words and tunes used by the teachers are a worthy way to help students recall the material they were taught. When students used music to learn, positive results will be achieved. Music has affirmative impacts on achievement.

Below is a teacher-made developed song about Place Value of Whole Numbers to the tune of Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star

Ones

Tens

Hundreds

Thousands

Ten Thousands

Hundred Thousands

Millions

Ten Millions

Hundred Millions

Billions

Ten Billions

Hundred Billions

They are called PLACE VALUE.

Remember that they’re good for you.

The author is Head Teacher

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I at San Leon Elementary School, Moncada, Tarlac