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In an industry where bad language,
guns, and violence are often glorified, hip hop has
received its share of bad press for what some say has
negatively influenced today’s youth. However, just as
day is to night and wrong is to right, there’s always
two sides to every story. Ms. Robinson, a certified
math teacher born Consuelo Robinson, decided to take
this new found connection between hip hop and math to
the classroom by creating one of today’s fastest growing
math concept “Hip-Hop Tables.”
She is a native Floridian who is a
member of the very first graduating class of Palm Beach
County School of Performing Arts currently known as Dreyfoos School of the Arts. In June 2004, she was one
of the first out of ten teachers to receive her master’s
degree in Innovative Teachings in Mathematics from Nova
Southeastern University, located in the heart of Davie,
Florida. She used her musical background and her
teaching skills to create “Hip – Hop Tables” a new
mathematical break through designed to capture the
attention of students while simultaneously promoting
less intimidating practices in the classroom.
Like many of us, Ms. Robinson
recognized kids today could remember lyrics to many
songs, but only apply themselves to subjects which
interest them. As a teacher in the classroom, Ms.
Robinson is the first to write an album, which features
“up-to-date, crunk-style beats,” complete with vocal
effects which sound like real hip-hop songs
aired on the radio. You won’t find curse words or
violent lyrics in her songs. Only catchy phrases which
allow you to enjoy a musical hip hop vibe with a
mathematical twist that adds up.
Hip-Hop Tables focuses on all the
times tables from 1 through 12. Since its release in
October, 2007, it has received very
positive reviews from kids who enjoy hip hop music. It
has also captured the attention of the local media,
several radio stations around the country, as well as a
number of schools in states such as Alabama, Hawaii, and
Oregon.
Meanwhile, Robinson continues
sharpening young minds as an Algebra teacher while
perfecting her newly found talent as an educational rap
artist.
“Let's bounce to education!”
www.math1on1.com
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