April 26, 2002

At Fullerton College, Music Brings Math Alive

Fullerton College's Stephen L. Plett could simply present a sequence of problems involving fractions to his students. But why be dull when there's harmony in numbers?

The California community-college mathematics professor -- who is also a member of his church orchestra -- has students close their eyes and imagine a vibrating string while he strums the Beatles' "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds," among other songs, on his guitar. The students are all ears.

What does this

Digital or Print Subscription

Web Pass

Already have an account? Log In Now.