Multi Sensory Maths Research
Gathering Evidence for Numicon
1997 - 2007
Dr Tony Wing
Evidence for the effectiveness of the Numicon approach has been accumulating since an original Teacher Training Agency (TTA) funded research project began in 1996.
Learning about numbers with patterns- using structured visual imagery (Numicon) to teach arithmetic
1996 - 1998
Romey Tacon and Ruth Atkinson with Dr Tony Wing
Summary of a research project carried out in an Infant school in England (1996 - 1998).
Wiltshire Pilot Project - Numicon
2001
Wiltshire County Council
The research group for the project consisted of 11 pupils in key stages 2 and 3, all with Down syndrome (2001).
Numicon Research Summary
2006 - 2007
Cambridge LA
A summary of the trials conducted by Cambridge LA in the use of Numicon in the form of 10-week Wave 3 interventions (2006 – 2007).
Multi-sensory approach to the teaching and learning of mathematics
2005
Education Leeds
Planning to develop a Wave 3 programme/package for KS2 and KS3 children, in particular to explore the possibility of using Numicon and other multi-sensory materials as a Wave 3 intervention (2005).
Multi-sensory Mathematics for Wave 3 Intervention
2006 - 2008
Doncaster LA
A case study by Doncaster Local Authority on the use of multi-sensory approaches, including using Numicon. Looking at the potential of materials for Wave 3 intervention (2006 - 2008).
Report on Research Phase of Every Child Counts
Summer Term 2008
We are delighted with the findings of this report. To download the report in full click the link above. To see a summary of how Numicon features in the report click here to go to our news section.
Numicon Project Report
2008 - 2009
Leicester LA
10 schools embarked on a project to investigate how Numicon can be used to support raising achievement in mathematics in KS1.
Evaluation of Southampton Local Authority targeted mathematics intervention programme
2008 - 2009
Southampton LA
Using a range of resources including the Primary Strategy EAL Assessment Toolkit and Numicon structured apparatus to provide visual models and images. The programme primarily targets children who are learning English as an additional language.
What Works for Children with Mathematical Difficulties? The effectiveness of intervention schemes
April 2009
Ann Dowker
A research report from Ann Dowker of Oxford University that features Numicon.
