Numicon is a multi-sensory maths programme that encourages children to see and do maths using structured imagery and apparatus. This kit is designed to be used with 4 to 5 year olds (Reception / Primary 1). It includes essential manipulatives to support the Firm Foundations teaching programme for one class of around 30 children. Through active investigation with problem-solving at its heart, Firm Foundations Revised Edition supports children and
teachers to reason and communicate mathematically with confidence.
This pack contains: 3 boxes of 80 Numicon Shapes, 240 Numicon Coloured Pegs, 6 Numicon Baseboards, 6 Number Bond Baseboard Overlays, 6 Picture Baseboard Overlays, 6 Numicon Spinners, a Large Format Table-top Number Line, 3 Numicon Feely Bags, a large set of Number Rods, a set of Numicon Number Rod Trays (1-10 and 20), 20 extra Numicon 1-shapes, 3 magnetic strips and 3 0-100 cm scale Number Lines.
Numicon is research-based and proven to have a significant and lasting impact on results. Flexible and comprehensive, Numicon resources are available in a range of digital, physical and print based materials. It can be used alongside existing schemes, or as a complete maths programme.
Extra apparatus is available separately. Not suitable for children under 36 months due to small parts.
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Ruth Atkinson is Lecturer in Primary Education at the Plymouth Institute of Education, Plymouth University, UK.
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