Why Use Music in Math?

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In short, because it works!  Ever try to alphabetize without hearing the ABC song in your head?  I simply can't do it.  Music is connected to emotion and emotion is tied to memory. 





I have created songs/chants for the multiples of:

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Students love it, and it has become a fun way to learn a new topic.  
This year, we also learned songs for:

Divisibility
Dividing with decimals
Fraction operations
Unit conversions of liquid measurement
Measuring volume
Year in Review (Mathematics)
Power of 10
Field Day Song