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Focus on Numeracy
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Categories of Software
1. Reinforcement Software• Numeracy
2. Interactive Books
3. Content-free Software
4. Exploratory Software
5. Reference Software
6. Assessment Software
7. Access Tools / Software
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Numeracy Software
• Pre-numeracy - focuses on early numeracy skills such as:– Colour /Shape /Patterns
– Matching
– Sorting
– Sequencing
– One to one correspondence
– Recognition of numbers
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Pre-Numeracy Software
Examples include:
BuildIt! Patterns
Byo Bytes
ChooseIt! Maker
DK Counting
Early Learning Suite
Foundation Counting Songs
Flip It & Slider
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Pre-Numeracy Software
Get into Shapes with Percy
My World -Animal Sorting
My World – Blocks
Making Sense with Numbers
Pond
Teddy Games
Tizzy’s Toy Box
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Basic Numeracy Software
• Basic Numeracy - focuses on basic number concepts such as:
– Comparing and ordering
– Number patterns
– Concept and Conservation of Nos 1-5
– Basic addition of numbers 1-5
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Basic Numeracy Software
Examples include:
Bubble Reef
DK Adding and Subtracting
Learn More about Maths
Maths Made Easy
Number Time 11-20
NumberTrain
Spider and Friends Easy Maths
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Developing Numeracy Software
• Developing Numeracy- focuses on extension of basic numeracy skills such as:
– Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication,
– Mathematical Reasoning
– Problem Solving
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Developing Numeracy Software
Examples include:
Blob for Windows 1&2
Heinemann Maths 1&2
Maths Blaster
Maths Workshop
Numbershark
Primary Maths 1&2
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Concept Software
• Concept - focuses on mathematical concepts such as:
– Time
– Money
– Weight, Capacity, Measurement
– Fractions
– Data Handling
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Concept Software
Examples include:
Adding and Taking Away
Animated Clock
Clockwork
Easy Peasy
Learning Time with Percy
Let’s Explore Money
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Concept Software contd.
Examples include:
My World : Early Maths
Numbertime
Pictogram
Pick a Picture
PicturePoint
Percy’s Money Box
Talking Clocks
Talking Tables
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Concept Software contd.
Examples (Cont.):
Junior Pinpoint
Maths Explorer series
Supermarket
Talking Clocks Plus
Trudy’s Time and Place
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Maths Adventures Software
• Maths Adventures- maths practice through adventure games
Examples include: Land Before Time –Kindergarten Adventure
Mia: Search for Grandma’s Remedy
Oscar and the Secrets of the Forest.
Pajama Sam
Richard Scarry’s Busytown
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Functional Mathematics Software
• Functional Mathematics- focuses on functional maths skills, usually aimed at older students. Topics include:
– Handling money
– Telling time
– Shopping and travelling
– Banking
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Functional Mathematics Software
Examples include:
Life Skills -Smart Spender
Life Skills - Time and Money
Money Talks
Out and About
Supermarket
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On-Screen Calculators
Benefits of on-screen calculators:
– Auditory Feedback
– Change layout, font size, and colours
– Facilitates student rechecking of work
– Printing Option
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On-Screen Calculators
Examples include:
Big Calc
Edmark Calculator Collection