Multiplication Table Learning through Music and Rhythm and its Effect on Two Digits Multiplications and Divisions in Elementary Stage

Abstract

Music and mathematics are intertwined with each other since ancient times. Many musicians started to use many mathematical conceptsdeliberately in the elementary stage during the By pure mathematical knowledge pupils cannot enjoy the application of mathematics in 21stcentury. The effect of music on an acquisition of table learning help to achieve better marks in multiplication and division. On account of thata quasi-experimental study of six months was designed with a pre- and post-test. The Bengali medium primary school students of West Bengalnamed Adasimla no 2 primary school were selected as the participants of the study. The students had learned and practiced the table songevery morning, based on raga “Bhairav” and “ Tritaal”. The data was analyzed through mean difference and t-test. The results reveal that thestudents who learned mathematical table learning through music and rhythm showed significant improvement in the acquisition of learningtables and achieved better marks in multiplication and division.