American Creativity Association
2007 International Conference

Conference Presentations and Presenters
2007 ACA International Conference
March 21 - 23, 2007 with pre-Conference Institutes - March 20, 2007
in Austin, Texas

Musical Numbers:  Songs About Math Written by Children

Paul Caron
Assistant Professor
University of Southern Maine:  Lewiston-Auburn
84 Fair Street
Lewiston, Maine 04240
(207) 753-6549
(207) 753-6555 Fax
caron@usm.maine.edu

Paul G. Caron is Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Science Education at the University of Southern Maine at Lewiston-Auburn.  His research focuses on improving testing and achieving standards by fostering student-designed creative assessments.  He is currently working on developing music based mathematics lessons for elementary teachers.

Musical Numbers:  Songs About Math Written by Children

In the true meaning of collaboration and integration between content areas, the University of Southern Maine in Lewiston-Auburn is working with local elementary schools in guiding students to compose songs based on mathematics concepts.  The children work with music and mathematics instructors and teachers to research content areas and write words and music describing the various concepts.  The songs are then recorded on CDs and the music is printed for distribution to other local schools.  This session will describe the initial phases of the project which began in January 2007.

• Describe the initial phases of the project
• Think about ways of transfering the knowledge gained to their own schools and colleges.
• Contribute ideas that will help the project in its next phases.
• Develop a network where the products of the project can be shared.

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