The Sound of Teaching: Soundtracks for Unit Plans in Mathematics
Proceedings of Bridges 2025: Mathematics and the Arts
Pages 495–498
Short Papers
Abstract
The study describes a course in which mathematics education students engaged in live composition exercises, linking musical elements with mathematical concepts. Through collaborative activities and the creation of soundtracks for teaching units, students explored algebraic and geometric relationships in an auditory medium. The findings suggest that musical engagement fosters creative thinking and offers alternative perspectives on mathematical structures, supporting a multidisciplinary approach to mathematics instruction.