Focus on Numeracy

Reinforcement Software

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Categories of Software

1. Reinforcement Software (Drill & Practice)

2. Interactive Books (Talking Stories)

3. Content-free Software

4. Exploratory Software

5. Reference Software

6. Assessment Software

7. Access Tools / Software

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Reinforcement SoftwareBenefits

• Helps to develop skills and reinforce concepts and knowledge

• Provides repeated practice on previously learned skills

• Gives immediate, consistent feedback in non-judgemental fashion

Concerns

• Should be used to complement teacher instruction, not replace it

• Skills are often presented in isolation

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Numeracy Software

• Pre-numeracy - focuses on early numeracy skills such as:– Colour

– Matching

– Sorting

– One to one correspondence

– Identification of numbers

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Pre-Numeracy Software

Examples include:

Pond

DK Counting

Teddy Games

Tizzy’s Toy Box

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Basic Numeracy Software

• Basic Numeracy - focuses on basic number concepts such as:

– Numbers 1-20

– Number order

– Number patterns

– Place Value

– Basic addition and subtraction

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Basic Numeracy Software

Examples include:

DK Adding and Subtracting

Number Time 11-20

NumberTrain

Maths Made Easy

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Developing Numeracy Software

• Developing Numeracy- focuses on extension of basic numeracy skills such as:

– Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division

– Mathematical Reasoning

– Problem Solving

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Developing Numeracy Software

Examples include:

Maths Blaster *

Maths Circus 1 & 2*

Maths Pad*

Maths Workshop

Numbershark*

*denotes software that may be suitable for older students

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Concept Software

• Concept - focuses on mathematical concepts such as:

– Time

– Money

– Weight, Capacity, Measurement

– Fractions, Decimals, Percentages

– Data Handling - Graphs

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Concept Software

Examples include:

Animated Clock

Display It Yourself Series – (fractions, %, .00), *

Foundation Bundle -(fractions, % .00)*

Graph Club*

Intellimathics*

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Concept Software

Examples (Cont.):

Junior Viewpoint (formerly called Pinpoint)*

Maths Explorer series*

Supermarket

Talking Clocks Plus

Trudy’s Time and Place

Clocks Plus

Animated Clocks

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Maths Adventures Software

• Maths Adventures- maths practice through adventure games

Examples include:

Break Away Maths*

Carmen Sandiego Maths Detective

Logical Journey of the Zoombinis

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Maths Tables Software

• Maths Tables - drill and practice of basic maths tables

Examples include:

Table Road

Times Tabler*

Times Tables*

Times Tables in Space

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Functional Mathematics Software

• Functional Mathematics- focuses on functional maths skills, usually aimed at older students. Topics include:

– Handling money

– Managing a budget

– 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*