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Why Numicon?Most Maths programmes begin with counting as the entry point for learning about number and what numbers mean. Numicon is different. Numicon teaches children about numbers and what they mean, before and alongside counting and patterning activities through hands-on activities, games, songs, in a structured approach. The strategy of this way of teaching is so supportive to all students, but particularly those requiring a visual, hands-on and explicit style. Most children with Down syndrome, autism, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, Fragile X, Prader-Willi syndrome and students with other learning issues make encouraging progress with Numicon. There are many challenges in learning maths: Words and their use are confusing- especially in English! Numbers are not objects- they cannot be picked up and explored. Instead they are a concept. Some people find the sequencing of numbers and the place-value system difficult to grasp. That's why being able to pick up the shapes of the numbers and do things with them (and with the pegs to make the patterns of the holes), children see numbers as 'wholes' made up of parts.
The Numicon experience gives students the opportunity to learn numeracy through: Words Shapes Numerals Number lines Counting Patterning Sequencing Everyday life experiences Cuisenaire Rods (optional) Songs Craft Play activities NUMICON is:
Numicon creates a supportive learning environment Numicon encourages reflective thought and action Numicon provides for making connections with prior learning Numicon shows how new learning is relevant in real life Numicon encourages shared and individual learning Numicon provides many opportunities for learning
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Numicon New Zealand
