A Study on Teaching Mathematics Using Arts Integrated Learning: Warliart and Congruence of Triangles

Abstract

Art is the creative expression of an individual. This expression can be verbal, written, 
an enactment, or it can be visual, or any that has the potential or the ability to communicate 
human thoughts. Artistic expression in music, poetry, dance theatre, and forms has been an 
integral part of human growth and development. Since times immemorial, what has survived the 
fissures and ravages of time is only art. Art integrated learning is a cross-curricular approach to 
teaching and learning based on collaboration between the teaching of the subject with the 
teaching of Art (Visual/performing etc.), where Art, in any of its multiple forms, becomes the 
primary pathway to learning the subject/topic and also of assessment. The integration is meant 
not only to make the learning process (of the chosen subject area for integration) joyful, but it 
also lends itself to imbibing a greater appreciation and understanding of the art form being 
utilized for this purpose. In the present study, the researchers have tried to integrate art and 
mathematics by teaching the concept congruence of triangles using Warli art. It was observed 
that the students enjoyed learning the concept of congruence of triangles with the help of Warli 
art. The students were able to use different criteria such as Angle side angle (ASA), Side angle 
Side (SAS), side-side-side (SSS), and right-angle hypotenuse side (RHS) by using the Warli art 
form as a means. This not only made learning mathematics joyful and interesting but also 
brought out creative thinking among the students.