Numicon
Primary maths resources proven to develop numeracy skills
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Based on a proven concrete-pictorial-abstract approach, Numicon encourages children to explore maths using structured imagery and apparatus in order to understand and explain mathematical concepts.
- Supports the Cambridge Primary Maths Curriculum framework for classroom use.
- Develops fluency by using a visual, practical base to develop conceptual understanding and fluent recall.
- Helps children to reason mathematically through the use of concrete objects and spoken language to explain and justify.
- The Numicon approach supports the PYP Mathematics Scope and Sequence
- Professional development to suit the needs of your school and staff
Look inside
- Pupil Books (PDF)
- Numicon Big Ideas (PDF)
- Numicon Firm Foundations (PDF)
- Numicon Test Practice Questions (PDF)
- Numicon sample materials Y6/P7 (PDF)
- Numicon sample materials Y5/P6 (PDF)
- Numicon Teaching Resource Handbook Y4/P5 - Number, Pattern and Calculating (PDF)
- Numicon Teaching Resource Handbook Y1/P2 - Geometry, Measurement and Statistics (PDF)
- Numicon Explore More Copymasters Y4/P5 - Number, Pattern and Calculating (PDF)
- Numicon Explorer Progress Book Y3/P4 - Geometry, Measurement and Statistics (PDF)
- Numicon Explorer Progress Book Y2/P3 - Number, Pattern and Calculating (PDF)
- Numicon Breaking Barriers (PDF)
Series contains:
- 6 Teaching Handbooks
- 6 Implementation Guides
- 18 Workbooks
- 6 Apparatus packs
- 4 Pupil Books
- 1 Firm Foundations pack
- 1 Online subscription
- 2 Test Practice Question Books
- Additional resource packs for home, nursery, intervention, SEND, and stretch and challenge
What does Numicon deliver?
Numicon structure chart
See an overview of Numicon resources.
Numicon and the PYP
See how Numicon can support your teaching of the PYP Mathematics Scope and Sequence.
Making Maths Real
Read a comprehensive overview of the Numicon programme and its resources.
PYP Mathematics Scope and Sequence and the Numicon approach
Take a look at how the Numicon approach can support the PYP Mathematics Scope and Sequence
Numicon curriculum support
Curriculum matching charts for all UK curricula
Mastery with Numicon
A proven approach for teaching maths loved by teachers and children
Numicon Online Demo (video)
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Numicon Pupil Books: Digital Inspection Copies
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A proven approach to teaching maths
Read our case studies and discover the proven impact of Numicon in the classroom
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Numicon in the classroom
Derry Richardson on why Numicon is 'More than Just the Shapes' (Video)
Senior Professional Development Leader, Derry Richardson, explains why Numicon continues to be an essential resource at Key Stage 2 and beyond
Implementing Numicon?
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Creativity with Numicon on Pinterest
Visit our Numicon board to find more ideas and activities for your classroom
Free support: Making the most of your Manipulatives
Find out how you can use manipulatives to deepen understanding throughout the whole school
Numicon Big Ideas: view sample sessions
Additional sessions to reinforce and embed key maths concepts
Numicon IWB Software
Show Numicon models and images on your whiteboard
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