Math in Music – Solving Rhythm Equations Using Whole, Half, and Quarter Notes

Tim will present his poster from 10-11:30am in the UC Ballroom on April 12th!

Tim Edwards
Mentor: Kimberly Feldman, Education

The ability to recognize rhythmic symbols, as well as add the numeric values that they symbolize, is essential for students to be able to play music and stay in time throughout their performance. This study assessed seventeen 4th and 5th grade band and strings students in a diverse suburban elementary school and their ability to identify various rhythms and their corresponding numerical values. These seventeen students all earned a score below a 59/68 in the pre-assessment, and were expected to have improved their score by 15 points or attain a minimum score of 60/68 on the post-assessment. To aid their progress before the post-assessment, a more hands-on strategy was used to guide students through the work of the pre-assessment, as well as providing elementary-appropriate analogies and visual aids to practice note identification. The mathematical element was included in the assessment itself, using rhythmic symbols in lieu of the numeric values that accompany them. Students were encouraged to label the values under the symbols and show their work to complete the equations. Upon completing the post-assessment, fifteen out of the seventeen students achieved the goal of improving their score by 15 points or reaching the target of 60/68.

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As the weather continues to improve, many students will be bringing their bikes to campus. What is the first thing you should do when bringing your bike to campus? Register it with Parking Services.

When you register your bike with Parking Services, you are also registering your bike with the UMBC Police Department. Why should you register your bike? In the unfortunate event that your bike is stolen, the chances of getting your bike back safely goes up when you register it. Police have all the information they need to protect your bike and to ensure it is not resold.

Students registering their bikes with Parking Services will also receive a bike lock if they need one. This lock can be the difference between your bike remaining safe or not. Why take the chance?

You may register your bike with Parking Services Monday thru Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM. Simply complete and return the form to Parking Service and stop by the office to pick up your UMBC sticker and a lock, if needed.

One last reminder, at the end of the semester, please do not forget to take your bicycles home. Unfortunately, UMBC cannot store your bike over the summer.

If you have any questions, please call Parking Services at 410-455-2551 or email them at parking@umbc.edu.