Previous scientific studies have indicated that children who are gifted musically are often also gifted when it comes to mathematics.
Research says the use of music led to an improvement in young people's math skills over time. — 123rf.com
Dr Ayça Akin of Antalya Belek University came to this conclusion after analysing 55 studies from around the world involving a total of 78,000 learners. The researcher found that students achieved better results in mathematics when music was part of their lessons. Music can be integrated into math instruction in a number of ways. For instance, students can clap their hands to songs with different rhythms when learning numbers and fractions, or use mathematics to design musical instruments.
This hypothesis was put to the test by analysing math test results of students who had taken part in a music workshop. Their numeracy and problem-solving skills were assessed before and after taking part in these sessions, to determine whether they had reaped any benefits in terms of math capabilities.