Numicon: Box of 80 Numicon Shapes (Numicon Apparatus)

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A variety of patterns can be created using apparatus. By creating and describing patterns, children can start to build on their number recognition and problem solve. For example sorting the shapes in a pattern of 2 holes, 4 holes, 2 holes, 4 holes etc. Using the Numicon Picture Baseboard and the overlay that comes with it, children can match the shapes to the pattern on the baseboard. 4. Number bonds and calculating One Numicon activity that can be done to help support number recognition among pupils is to provide them with a range of Numicon pieces along with number flashcards. This handy set of 1-20 numbers includes lots of varied visual representations for the numbers. It’s great to use for prompt cards, or as a general classroom display while teaching counting.

Using Numicon boards, children can create different shapes and patterns. As they become more familiar with the pieces, they'll start to call them by their number name.

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Numicon can also be used to review old concepts. Students can use this tool to practice basic math skills, such as adding and subtracting fractions and decimals. They can also use Numicon as a memory aid. For example, they could use Numicon to practice multiplying and dividing fractions. Numicon ideas for early years is a certain approach that’s used for maths teaching, which helps children to spot connections between different numbers. Children have two options for this question. Either they can go with the image on the left and just count each square to find the perimeter of 12 squares. Alternatively, they can measure each side separately and use addition (1+4+2+3+1+1) to also get the answer of 12 squares. Numicon practice questions

Numicon is an approach to teaching maths that helps your child to see connections between numbers. From Oxford University Press, it supports your child as they learn early maths skills in nursery and primary school. It is a multi-sensory way of learning, which means your child learns by seeing and feeling. As well as helping your child develop their numeracy skills, Numicon at home is also a great way to support them during times of stress or difficulty. It's a safe environment where they can explore their feelings and work through problems without judgement. In Year 4, children also learn to measure area for the first time and they only need to learn to ‘find the area of rectilinear shapes by counting squares.’ This means that Numicon lends itself perfectly to this part of the curriculum. The children simply have to count the squares (or the holes) of the Numicon to find out the area.

Initially, the pupil has taken a Numicon 7 and a Numicon 5 and placed them together to create a rectangle – this is encouraged with Numicon because the shapes are either rectangle or rectilinear with one odd piece.