What children and teachers say about Numicon
Getting feedback means a lot to us. It also informs our decisions on future maths resource development so please let us know what you think and share your Numicon experiences. Click here to leave feedback or ask a question.
A few recent comments from Schools
Numicon can be used at all levels – the possibilities are endless!! :-)
St Peters C of E Junior School
Numicon is a highly visual resource which can be used to explain ‘abstract’ concepts in a clear way.
Yarm Primary
Numicon is for all children, not just SEN. Can be used in all stages, I work with Key Stage 2 and definitely will be using it.
Whinstone Primary School
Very good learning tool for special needs children.
The Vale
A strong base for young children to then develop more complex skills and ideas
Spaldwick School
Easy to understand, visual and tactile – fantastic for all levels. Fun way of learning.
Cottenham Primary
Feel as if I have been thrown a life line.
Cottenham Primary
I have realised the importance of seeing things visually in Maths – I am too abstract in my teaching!
Cottenham Primary
Numicon can be used for Primary children whatever age and ability.
Edenside Primary
Numicon has made me think about pictorial experiences in Maths and ways of representing numbers, especially in my SEN group who are starting to understand what numbers mean.
Greenmount Primary
I’ve learnt how important the basics are even at a later stage, without the basics you cannot progress. Fab system!
Gwent visual impairment
Comments from Numicon Training Sessions
The rationale was really useful in demonstrating why and how Numicon works and is useful. Very interesting!
Thongsley Fields Primary
I came with a view to how Numicon may be used with SEN children. I leave convinced of its absolute value as a resource for teaching and learning of all children of all abilities.Thank you very much! Inspirational!
Simon Feasey – Caedmon Primary School
Thank you both so much – I learnt more about teaching numeracy today than 3 years at Uni!!
Heathfield Primary School
Extremely useful training, wish I’d had this knowledge of teaching numeracy years ago! Need to turn the clock back 8 weeks and start yr 1 again. Can’t wait to give it a go!
Julie Cluness - Priory Primary School
Today has made me think about how I teach the children numeracy. A fantastic day! I feel inspired and can’t wait to try out ideas. Thank you
Ruth Branthwaite – Priory Primary School
Thank you. The day passed quickly and I am going away enthused about ways to use Numicon with children of all abilities – particularly those who have special needs and require a more concrete approach
Mill Mead Primary
Comments from Children
"it helps us do odd's and even's"
"We used to be the rubbish group, now we sometimes know more than the rest of the class"
"Now I can see it in my head"
"We like maths now"
"I can see my tens and units"
"I can count in two's now"
"i'd like to take it home for two or four weeks and do it on a Saturday with my mum, if it's raining..."
"My mum and dad need Numicon"
"Numicon has helped my maths. It’s helped with not mixing up 19 and 91"
"It’s fun. I have pictures in my head"
"The shape helps – I don’t do it accidentally"
Additional Numicon teaching materials, ideas and resources to help you get more from Numicon.
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If you are new to Numicon and need some advice deciding what materials are best for you…
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Numicon’s strong visual imagery with emphasis on pattern, multi-sensory approach and ‘small steps’ teaching programme is proving successful for pupils with many different special needs.
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Create a number-rich environment and make a Numicon Numeracy wall display.
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