Over the past decade, a revolutionary curriculum has been making waves by uniting the magic of mathematics with the joy of music. “Make Music Count,” the brainchild of its founder, has been on a mission to transform math education into an interactive, engaging journey. This patented program seamlessly blends math problem-solving with piano lessons, catering to students from elementary to high school. The ingenious concept has seen resounding success, with more than 400 schools implementing Make Music Count, engaging over 60,000 registered students, and garnering over 20,000 downloads on iOS and Android devices.
Today, an exciting new chapter begins as Make Music Count partners with IBM, the tech giant renowned for its cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) tools. This collaboration signifies a pivotal moment in enhancing students’ educational journeys by personalizing their learning experience, all in real-time.
The inception of Make Music Count was driven by the belief that math serves as a foundational tool for the educational success of all children. Often, math instruction adopts a one-size-fits-all approach, inadvertently leading students to label math as “boring.” In contrast, Make Music Count adopts a multidisciplinary methodology that makes math engaging by incorporating play into the learning process.
The core of Make Music Count is to empower students from the second to the twelfth grade to tackle math equations while merging music into the learning process. Each time a student successfully solves a math problem, the solution transforms into a musical note. After answering all questions in a set of problems, the corresponding notes are illuminated on a virtual piano. This remarkable innovation enables students to play their answers on a virtual keyboard while a captivating song plays alongside. The outcome has been nothing short of extraordinary, as students have witnessed a boost in their mathematical confidence and performance, all while playing the piano.
The collaboration with IBM elevates Make Music Count to new heights. By incorporating IBM Watson Assistant and IBM Watson Discovery into Make Music Count’s web application, AI steps in to tailor lesson plans to meet each student’s unique requirements. This transformation empowers students to ask questions and obtain real-time math support via chat, making learning more accessible and enjoyable.
The partnership between Make Music Count and IBM underscores the commitment to providing students with innovative and personalized learning experiences, all designed to boost their mathematical skills and nurture a lifelong passion for music. As the journey of combining math and music continues, the harmonious rhythm of education gets a tech-savvy twist thanks to IBM’s AI expertise.
