# Numicon New Zealand > A structured maths programme where students and teachers are engaged and enjoy teaching and learning about maths - [Education Hub: Teaching Mathematics - A Practical Guide] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/2222341): Education Hub approached us to film teachers in action using Numicon. Watch Laura teaching her Year 5/6 class. You will see a skilled teacher developing the learning of her students with careful planning and consideration of her learners and inviting them to succeed with confidence. - [Education Hub: Teaching Mathematics - A Practical Guide] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/2222333): Education Hub approached us to film teachers in action using Numicon. Watch Laura teaching her Year 5/6 class. You will see a skilled teacher developing the learning of her students with careful planning and consideration of her learners and inviting them to succeed with confidence. - [Worksheets] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/723691): Some ideas to get you going in creating activities that are a better alternative to worksheets. This is a PDF file. Numicon International has many free activities too. - [Free Support] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/723693): Six pages of resources found on the OUP website - [Learning Without Tears] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/723641): A successful programme for all children, but particularly for those children having difficulties. - [TES - the largest network of teachers in the world] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/723624): Join to gain access to many Numicon resources, plans, links. Type 'Numicon' into the search box to find them - [Free support from OUP] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/723678): You will be directed to the Numicon parent website. Use the search box and links to find the videos - [Maths Associates] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/926054): Our sister organisation bringing high quality Maths PLD to schools - [The Cat Pack Game from Holdsons] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/793767): Written by Dr Nicola Petty - so fun! Using beautifully designed cat cards, The Cat Pack is a family game that appeals to ages 5 + years with five different easy to learn games: 1: Catnapping 2: Herding Cats 3: Cat Adoption 4: Cat Collections 5: Where Did That Cat Go? Cat maths helps children learn and practice early maths skills including ordering, sorting, counting, matching, bigger, smaller, greatest and least, same and different. Children will enjoy learning maths with these beautifully designed cards. Game contains: 75 unique blue cat cards, 12 orange attribute cards, 17 green value cards. S.T.E.A.M - Science, Technology, Engineering And Mathmatics learning system in this game. Age 5+ years. 2-4 players. Designed and manufactured in New Zealand. - [Maths Games galore in categories] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/825712): The link will take you to a home schooling website where you will find more links to games. Have fun! Thanks to Morgan for sharing. - [Steve Chinn: The trouble with Maths] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/805201): This site provides information on maths learning difficulties and dyscalculia It includes information on: books, training and CPD for professionals, assessment and diagnosis of maths learning difficulties and dyscalculia, a (free) ‘test’ of maths anxiety for adults a detailed explanation of dyscalculia Articless about maths and dyscalculia And...introduces... 'Maths Explained' a series of low cost video tutorials for those who struggle with maths (see the 'Maths Explained' page) - [Math for everyday life] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/805200): USA based. Math isn’t just something you have to learn to pass tests in school. It’s something you’ll use every day of your life. Without math, we couldn’t measure things or count money. People need to know math to run a business and to keep track of their finances. Math is everywhere, and that’s why it’s so important we learn a lot of different math skills. Learning the math you need to know to get A’s in school or to go into business someday isn’t always fun, but it doesn’t have to be boring. There are a lot of free math, money, and business games online that can help you practice and master things like adding and subtracting, balancing a budget, and counting money. Play these fun games by yourself or with friends and you are sure to learn a lot. You’ll probably get a better grade on your next math test too! Money Games - [Online learning Maths games and resources] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/805199): Math is an important skill, and it’s something that every kid starts learning as early as preschool. In fact, it’s something that you’ll probably continue to learn even in college! Getting the hang of adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing can get pretty hard sometimes. Math games are a fun way to practice what you’ve learned. Some math games are played on paper, but there are many games that are on the Internet. These games use colorful characters that help make math exciting and easy to learn. - [Games for home and school - Cheeky Parrot] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/793765): Lots of fun with great mathematical principles underlying the games - [Jerome Bruner and other learning psychologists- a series of presentations] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/723676): Scaffolding and constructivism, A spiralled approach, Direct instruction and discovery, inquiry - [Maths and Money links] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/785071): Here are many great games and links on money. - [Business and Money Maths help] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/785070): Learning maths and how to handle money are some of the most important skills you can learn. Once you have finished school, you’ll need to use math for things like saving money, budgeting, and paying off debts. You might also need math in your work life. Most jobs require their employees to know some basic math, and some jobs, like running your own business, require you to know a lot more than the basics: You’ll need to be really good at managing money and keeping track of where it goes. If you work on your money skills in school and at home, you’ll be setting yourself up for success! - [Understanding graphs] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/783554): Dr Nicola Petty describes each representation of data and their uses. - [Montessori Printables] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/768686): A great website for files to print for Maths as well as Literacy and other curriculum subjects. Primary and intermediate levels - [Educational Practice - Effective teachers and their practice] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/749359): Glenda and Margaret describe so clearly the effective practice of good classroom teaching in Maths - [Free Christmas, Festive and seasonal activities] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/723696): Enjoy these activities with your children. Great for wall displays, gifts. Some of them require Numicon shapes. If you prefer, you can download them from OUP - Numicon -Supporting resources - [Funding Connection] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/723695): This is an organisation that can help you with your funding applications in the private sector. - [Using algebra to grow veggies bigger] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/723634): Little Garden activities - [Maths experts share their thoughts] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/723669): Ability groupings, assessment tracking, inquiry-based learning - [Maths and crafts activities] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/723670): These activities were presented at a Maths and Craft Day at the Auckland Museum in September 2016 with great enthusiasm. - [Graph ideas Year 1 - Year 7] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/723638): Data, representations of number, positive and negative axes - [Making sense of numbers] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/723628): A presentation - [Sports theme of great activities with Numicon] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/723665): Download these five great activities with an Olympic Games theme. They accompany Numicon 1 - 5 with problem solving activities. Each activity inspires students to work systematically. - [Jerome Bruner - has made a significant contribution to understanding learning] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/723671): For Bruner, the purpose of education is not to impart knowledge, but instead to facilitate a child's thinking and problem solving skills which can then be transferred to a range of situations. Specifically, education should also develop symbolic thinking in children, but first through active and concrete experiences and pictorial support. - [Supporting Teacher Aides] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/723694): Information and videos to assist effective practice as a teacher aide on the TKI website - [Suanpan- Chinese abacus ] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/723623): - use with the Numicon Baseboard and pegs - [Case studies from the UK] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/723645): A number of schools report on their use of Numicon and the impact that it has had for students and teachers - [Cut out Activity for patterns] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/723639): Goes with the Activity Booklet for FF BB and NPC1, Securing Foundations 2 - [Activity Booklet for numbers -2] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/723629): A personalised book for practising writing numerals and number words with colouring-in, drawing and cut and paste activities. The numbers are represented as designs of the numeral on the cover page. - [Activity Booklet for numbers] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/723673): A personalised book for practising writing numerals and number words with colouring-in, drawing and cut and paste activities - [Supporting in funding] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/723625): Fiona Davidson Funding Solutions Sourcing Funding for Non-profit Organisations fiona.davidson1@xtra.co.nz Phone: 03-318-4746 Mobile: 027-438-3921 - [Maths and Music] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/723664): From the ATM website - [Eratosthenese] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/723661): From the website: http://www.atm.org.uk/Home - [What we do all day? Geometry fun and other things] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/723668): This mother and her son have fun with Maths! - [The mighty mathematics of the lever - Andy Peterson and Zack Patterson] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/723674): Archimedes once said “Give me a place to stand, and I shall move the Earth.” While the idea of a person moving such a huge mass on their own might sound impossible, chances are you’ve seen this idea in action at your local playground. Andy Peterson and Zack Patterson use the seesaw to illustrate the amazing implications and uses of the lever. - [The last banana: A thought experiment in probability - Leonardo Barichello] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/723636): Imagine a game played with two players and two dice: if the biggest number rolled is one, two, three, or four, player 1 wins. If the biggest number rolled is five or six, player 2 wins. Who has the best probability of winning the game? Leonardo Barichello explains how probability holds the answer to this seemingly counterintuitive puzzle. - [Maths and Van Gogh's Starry night painting] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/723667): I love Van Gogh's art works. You will enjoy this and may want to use the ideas here with your class. - [Is Maths invented or discovered?] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/723666): A long-debated question! Watch and consider yourself. I know the answer. - [Maths and Art] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/723672): An interview with Marcus du Sartov from Radio NZ - [Dyslexia Foundation NZ] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/723619): A website with support for parents, educators and students - [Building Numicon shapes - video] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/723646): Big enough to put my head through! - [Inclusive Practices Tool] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/723643): Supports from the Ministry of Education - making your school inclusive! - [Reading and Spelling with Joy Allcock] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/723644): On line books, a spelling programme and links to other products - [Oxford Owl] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/723642): Reading and Mathematics for School and Home. You will find supports and videos for Numicon, other maths resources published by OUP and e-readers, activities and information on this free website - [SPELD] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/723640): Most Speld teachers are trained in addressing the needs of students with dyscalculia. Some are also trained to use Numicon in their practice. - [Down Syndrome Education International] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/723630): This organisation is a leading international charity focused on the education and development of individuals with Down syndrome. This contains a wealth of information about Down Syndrome that is based on research and evidence. Many of the resources and information are helpful in supporting all learners facing difficulties - [Gattegno- a man of influence in mathematics teaching] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/723687): Gattegno's approach to teaching mathematics, manipulatives, such as Geoboards which he invented and Cuisenaire Rods which he popularised, are part of a way of systematically developing students’ mathematical thinking through the exploration of clear and tangible problems. He demonstrated this with a group of students in 1961 in Canada. Gattegno has influenced maths education internationally. - [The long term cost to not being enumerate] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/723657): A research paper presented in the UK for Every Child Counts, but with great relevancy for NZ. - [Early Childhood success] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/723655): Report from Doris Nicholson Kindergarten Upper Hutt NZ - [Numicon Research Summary] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/723649): The results of trials in the use of Numicon in the form of 10-week interventions - [Breakfree Phonics] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/723660): Would you like to discover an easy, fast and effective way to teach reading, writing and spelling? This has been a classroom proven winner with children and teachers around the world! - [On Line Manipulatives] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/723620): National Library of Virtual Manipulatives from the USA in every area of maths - [Clock worksheets] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/723680): This is a great site where you can not only print the pages, but cut and paste each 'clock' into your own worksheet! Select a font of 18+ to increase the size of the clock. - [Living Math] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/723621): A holistic approach to teaching maths incorporating history, applications of maths, games. A rich and valuable resource - [Learning disabilities information] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/723618): A comprehensive website with information on learning disabilities and programmes. - [Illustrative texts to assist with reading.] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/723681): Enjoyable and colourful. Excellent support for the child with dyslexia. - [New Zealand Down Syndrome Association] (https://www.numicon.co.nz/blog/723631): Home page of the New Zealand Down Syndrome Association.