Latin and Math, Languages Alike


Building on the topic of discussion in the previous blog, the contents of "Latin and Math, The Best Way to Develop Your Child's Mind" refer to how Latin, as a faction of classical studies, is an integral part of students' education. The question of it's vitality is addressed even so by the author, seen as a living language through it's prevalent influence on the romance languages. Additional evidence provided includes how modern works are being translated INTO Latin, and so the translation of ancient texts is not the only form of Latin discernable. As the article proceeds, the subject of math relating to Latin by the learning structure of a langage is presented. This concept is then built upon, with further suggestion that it is the very method of studying Latin that is what's aiding in the advancement of SAT scores, english skills, and thought processes alike of students.

through this article the connection between the method of studying Latin and it's vitality as a language comes into question. "It is formation, not information" as Lowe states. In any given subject one can be taught information, maybe to be retained (maybe not). But regardless, it's not deemed necessary to retain the knowledge beyond the date of the test on the matter, therefore serving ineffective to the student. Latin, however, requiring the absorbtion and retainment of all information presented (as a cumulative course of study), promotes and enhances the formation of higher-level thinking skills applicable to english grammar as well as everyday life. Similar to the conclusion of the previous analysis, it seems as though the Latin language remains both evident and enduring due to it's ability to transform the minds of students, or at least to have some kind of definable affect, to this day.

What other subjects do you think have a learning structure more related to that of languages?


Lowe, Cheryl. (2006) "Latin and Math, The Best Way to Develop Your Child's Mind". Retrieved from http://www.memoriapress.com/articles/Latin-Math.pdf