Rhyming Reason: The Incorporation of Mathematics into Nursery Rhymes

Year: 2001 Authors: Tara M. Dunphy

Core claim

Rhymes can function as effective, memorable vehicles for introducing mathematical ideas to children.

Topics

nursery rhymes, mnemonics, counting and subtraction, logical reasoning, children’s learning

Domains

counting, subtraction, logic, spatial orientation, number concepts, music, oral tradition, folklore

Methods

textual examples, comparative analysis, illustrative rhyme analysis

Media

nursery rhymes, campfire songs, folktales, song lyrics

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