Numicon: Big Ideas

Numicon�Big Ideas is a programme of additional sessions for small groups, focusing on key elements of the Primary maths curriculum for pupils not meeting age-related expectations in Upper Key Stage 2 or Key Stage 3 (aged 10 upwards), and laying the foundation for success at Secondary level as well as in end-of-Primary assessments.

Features

• Numicon�apparatus encourages children to reason mathematically through use of concrete objects.
• Numicon�Big Ideas includes an initial assessment and 48 step-by-step sessions across 5 key areas: Place Value, Adding and Subtracting, Multiplying and Dividing, Fractions, and Working with Fractions, Decimals and Percentages.
• The sessions are suitable for delivery by non-specialists and focus on strong re-teaching of key topics using an active, practical approach to support reasoning and mathematical conversation.
• The Teaching Guide introduces the�Numicon�approach, provides a full explanation of how to implement the programme, and offers expert advice on how to make the sessions most effective.
• Photocopy Masters to support the activities are included.
• (The sessions are supported by the separate�Numicon�Big Ideas Apparatus Pack.)