Music Maths

This does exactly what it says on the tin! Students love this as they find the maths element straight forward with simple addition, however it is great for getting familiar with the notes, rests, and their values.  Refer to the notes and rests by name frequently during the exercise to reinforce the names as well as the values.

Instructions

Draw an addition question using music notes/rests.  The answer can be written with a numerical number.

Benefits

  • Note/rest recognition
  • Consolidates note values
  • Boosts their maths confidence

Simplify

  • Short sums to begin
  • Basic notes to start then gradually start introducing more
  • Count on their fingers
  • Draw dots underneath notes for how many beats it is then they can count up the dots or label how many beats they are

Develop

  • Introduce more difficult notes and rests
  • Consider how the notes are grouped and laid out properly
  • Use fractions
  • Explore dotted notes and calculating their values
  • Try to do sums mentally instead of writing it down

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