Music + Math = Easier Learning!

Abstract

When integrating music and math, research shows why music helps students have an easier time learning math and the different strategies teachers were able to use to help their students. From different resources, each one discusses how music helps students learn about patterns and repetition which correlates with math and overall helps the students have an easier time learning math. The students practicing repetition helps the students with their memory skills. Not only will it help them with their short-term memory skills but having the music playing either along with the students or in the background helps the students create a long-term memory skill. They are able to memorize the skill or equation for a longer period of time yet at a faster rate having some type of active rehearse of math problems (Lykins 2015).