Focus on Numeracy

2 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

3 Numeracy Software Pre-numeracy - focuses on early numeracy skills such as: –Colour /Shape /Patterns –Matching –Sorting –Sequencing –One to one correspondence –Recognition of numbers

4 Pre-Numeracy Software Examples include:  BuildIt! Patterns  Byo Bytes  ChooseIt! Maker  DK Counting  Early Learning Suite  Foundation Counting Songs  Flip It & Slider

5 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

6 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

7 Basic Numeracy Software Examples include:  Bubble Reef  DK Adding and Subtracting  Learn More about Maths  Maths Made Easy  Number Time  NumberTrain  Spider and Friends Easy Maths

8 Developing Numeracy Software Developing Numeracy- focuses on extension of basic numeracy skills such as: –Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, –Mathematical Reasoning –Problem Solving

9 Developing Numeracy Software Examples include:  Blob for Windows 1&2  Heinemann Maths 1&2  Maths Blaster  Maths Workshop  Numbershark  Primary Maths 1&2

10 Concept Software Concept - focuses on mathematical concepts such as: –Time –Money –Weight, Capacity, Measurement –Fractions –Data Handling

11 Concept Software Examples include:  Adding and Taking Away  Animated Clock  Clockwork  Easy Peasy  Learning Time with Percy  Let’s Explore Money

12 Concept Software contd. Examples include:  My World : Early Maths  Numbertime  Pictogram  Pick a Picture  PicturePoint  Percy’s Money Box  Talking Clocks  Talking Tables

13 Concept Software contd. Examples (Cont.):  Junior Pinpoint  Maths Explorer series  Supermarket  Talking Clocks Plus  Trudy’s Time and Place

14 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

15 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

16 Functional Mathematics Software Examples include:  Life Skills -Smart Spender  Life Skills - Time and Money  Money Talks  Out and About  Supermarket

17 On-Screen Calculators Benefits of on-screen calculators: –Auditory Feedback –Change layout, font size, and colours –Facilitates student rechecking of work –Printing Option

18 On-Screen Calculators Examples include:  Big Calc  Edmark Calculator Collection