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You’ve probably already heard about the link between math and music. How musical patterns, can help explain mathematical patterns. Phil Tulga is a musician who has taken this connection to make a happy combo of fractions and rhythm with flash to help students make tunes and learn about math. Students are shown fractions in pie form, and the beats they stand for are explained. Then, at the bottom, they can listen to songs that range from Revolutionary War drum calls, to the theme from The Simpsons. They can also make up their own using everything from Taiko drums to water, with a nice snare drum in the middle. This makes a great activity for music, math, or even social studies. -ALICE MERCER

Playing Fractions Pies.

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