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Qwizdom in the Mathematics ClassroomQwizdom is an Audience Response System that poses a series of questions that are projected and then allows pupils to use radio frequency handheld remotes to input their answer. After each question it’s possible to show each pupil individually if they were correct or not via an LCD display on the remote. You can instantly view a graph of the results on screen to show (anonymously) what responses the whole class gave. The software has built in games that can be used to give the lesson a m... More ... |
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Numbershark 4Numbershark 4 from White Space Ltd. is a program for anyone who needs to improve their mathematical skills and understanding. Its great strengths are the levels of interest it engenders in learners and the monitoring features for school use. It covers basic numeracy skills, allowing revision and practice in a fun and engaging way which motivates and encourages pupils (who may be struggling with maths) to learn, often without realising that they are actually doing maths! It has a comprehensive... More ... |
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E-Blocks MathsE-Blocks is a hands-on resource for children who are beginning their first steps in the world of maths, or those who have missed a few steps along the way. It covers the key areas of mathematical development: geometry and spatial reasoning, sorting, classifying, number sense, concepts, operations, quantitative reasoning, measurement, addition, subtraction and mathematical reasoning. The learning activities are varied and include pictures, songs and animations. All interaction is completed throu... More ... |
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Yenka 3D ShapesYenka is a set of educational tools and content from Crocodile Clips. At the centre of all of the Yenka products is the Yenka plug-in, this is a powerful piece of software that enables you to use and create models, and modify or create Yenka content. It is a freely downloadable piece of software and forms the core of the product into which one plugs content modules. The Yenka plug-in needs to be installed on each and every computer on which Yenka is to be used. It's a free of charge, downloada... More ... |
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Maths InvestigatorThis new, innovative resource from Oxford takes the guise of a ‘Special Top-Secret Spy Agency’, where the pupils are ‘Special Maths Investigators’ with cases to solve. Math’s Investigator 3, offers a comprehensive set of resources that provide teachers with all they need to motivate the most reluctant pupil. It is a mathematics teaching program that consists of 15 units or cases with a storyline or problem that needs to be solved by using a range of maths skills. T... More ... |
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Robot FactoryRobot Factory is another excellent program published by Awen and is designed to introduce and extend mathematical concepts through a range of easy and accessible colourful activities. These all take place in a robot making factory and as each child completes an activity they are rewarded with a mechanical piece to assemble into their own finished robot. This software addresses mathematical vocabulary essential to children in Key Stage 1 and can also be used to introduce investigations into the... More ... |
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Sali Mali ChristmasSali Mali Christmas is a dual language English/Welsh program designed to complement pre-Christmas cross-curricular activities. The program is set around an interactive Christmas storybook involving Sali Mali and her friends in their preparations for Christmas. It is aimed at the 3 - 5 age range, though I have no doubt that the activities will be enjoyed across Key Stage 1. Activities include developing literacy through the storybook and sentence construction, colouring and mixing colours to comp... More ... |
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Lessons in a Box KS2 Maths ClubLessons in a Box KS2 Maths are easy to use lessons for maths that are taken straight from a DVD/CD box. The DVDs contain all the maths lessons and CD-ROMs contain the resources that accompany the lessons. All you have to do is literally press and play or print, it could not be simpler. There are 5 DVDs for year 6, which include 35 lessons providing excellent lessons on all aspects of the Maths Curriculum and relate directly to the National Numeracy Strategy. A teacher demonstrates each lesso... More ... |
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TwistTwist is a vector drawing program. It provides tools to add and resize shapes, curves, gradients and text. It can create illustrations to support Maths, Science, Design Technology and Art at Key Stages 2 & 3. This software would be appropriate for the QCA ICT Graphical Modelling unit at Year 5. Having recently completed this module, the children were well-placed to evaluate its suitability. They were quickly able to use its tools and create drawings without any support whatsoever. In a shor... More ... |
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Sali Mali 123Sali Mali 123 brings a popular Welsh book and cartoon character to the computer screen to help young children develop number skills. The popularity of the character is such that when I was introducing the software on the interactive whiteboard to the infants in my school, the Year 6 pupils were clamouring to have a go! This is a bilingual product which can be accessed in either Welsh or English. I trialled it in both languages, using the Welsh version with 1st language Welsh speakers and w... More ... |
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