The Numicon multi-sensory approach to maths teaching can transform children's understanding of number and number relationships. Seeing pattern in numbers is a key part of mathematical thinking and the Numicon approach is designed to play to the strong sense of pattern that is present in all children, it helps them to understand complex mathematical ideas by using structural apparatus - the Numicon Shapes and Number Rods - in a progressive programme of largely practical activities. Mathematical language is encouraged throughout the teaching programme with guidance on encouraging mathematical conversations. Thousands of schools have already recognised that the Numicon approach has on children's mathematical development and more and more teachers are experiencing Numicon's high quality professional development. Children love the Numicon multi-sensory approach; their enthusiasm and increased confidence encourages them to persevere, which in turn leads to a deeper understanding of mathematics and raised achievement.

1. Enabling children to understand complex mathematical ideas through pattern and physical apparatus.
2. Proven through independent research to raise mathematical achievement in young learners.
3. Extensively trialled and tested in the classroom.
4. Providing high quality teaching resources for the mainstream classroom, struggling learners and parents.
5. Suitable for whole-class, group and independent work.
6. Helping to achieve maths success for every child.

FAQs

Q I can't find my Numicon licience key?


• A You are currently using an older version of the software. The lastest version Numicon 2.0 doesn't require you to have licience key. Please email edtechsupport@oup.com for more details about an upgrade, please provide your school address in the email.
Q My Numicon licence key doesn't work?


• A You are currently using an older version of the software. The lastest version Numicon 2.0 doesn't require you to have licience key. Please email edtechsupport@oup.com for more details about an upgrade, please provide your school address in the email.
Q Is there an .msi for the Numicon 2.0 disc?


• A There is not an .msi for this version of the software. If you browse the Numicon disc you will find a folder called "Network Versions". To distribute the software across your network you will need to put the "Numicon Software for IWB.exe" in a shared location. You can then create shortcuts to the .exe and place them on the client machines. Alternatively you could allocate the “Numicon Software for IWB.exe” onto every machine as it under 6mb in size. The software doesn’t need to be installed to run.
Q Can I install Numicon on my network?


• A Yes, If you explore the Numicon 2.0 disc you will be able to see a folder labelled "Network IWB" inside this folder there is an .exe which you can place in a central location and then create shortcuts to the .exe and place them on the workstations.

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