Grid paper, chart paper, whiteboards/markers or other materials for students to display their math strategies used to solve the challenges in the Learning Activities.

One calculator for use in Learning Activities 1 and 2 (Optional).

One copy of the вЂњMath in Music: Try other music challengesвЂќ handout (download DOC | PDF).

One copy of the вЂњMath in Music: Take the challengeвЂќ handout (download DOC | PDF).

One copy of the вЂњMath in Music: Try other music challengesвЂќ answer key (download DOC | PDF).

One copy of вЂњMath in Music: Take the ChallengeвЂќ answer key (download DOC | PDF).

Computer, projection screen, and speakers (for class viewing of online/downloaded video segments).

In this activity students select from several options of instrumental samples and drum tracks and then try to match the tempo of the selected drum track to that of the selected instrumental sample.

Math in Music: Try other music challenges (web interactive).The teams use algebra to match the tempo of an electronic drum track to the tempo of an instrumental sample created by DobleFlo. Math in Music: See how the teams solved the challenge (video).In this interactive activity, users try to solve the challenge presented in the video segment, вЂњMath in Music: Introduction,вЂќ by matching the tempo of the electronic drum track to the tempo of the instrumental sample. Math in Music: Take the challenge (web interactive).Manny Dominguez and Luis Lopez of DobleFlo talk about how their duo got started, how they use math in producing hip-hop music, and set up a music-related algebra challenge.

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MEDIA RESOURCES FROM THE GET THE MATH WEBSITEДЄn introduction to Get the Math and the professionals and student teams featured in the program.

Music math for 8th grade