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Numicaon - a clear image for maths

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Title: Numicon - a clear image for maths
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Description:

Numicon® Maths system is a multi-sensory approach to arithmetic teaching for Foundation, Key Stage 1 and older pupils with special needs. Teachers see the value of Numicon and that value is enhanced by training. 

About Numicon:

Numicon imagery uses patterns to represent each numeral, the patterns are structured so number relationships can be seen in a way not provided by written numerals, the imagery is used in Numicon's inclusive small step teaching programme. Teachers find that pupils are motivated by Numicon and quickly develop positive attitudes to maths, resulting in raised achievement. To find out more please visit our website www.numicon.com
  • To give an overview of the Numicon teaching programme and the rationale.
  • To demonstrate that Numicon is an inclusive approach to support typically developing children and those with special needs.
  • To give participants plenty of practical experience with Numicon so they are confident to support others using it and confident to use it themselves as apart of their maths teaching.

Aims of the training session:

Facilitators: Down Syndrome Ireland
Venue: Carrick on Shannon  Eduation Centre
Dates: Thursday 19th May
Time: 7 - 9pm
Fee: Free
 
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