Using ICT to Support Numeracy

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Using ICT to Support Numeracy
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Using ICT to Support Numeracy

• The NGfL networks has been designed to support
  Numeracy and Literacy.
• Numeracy can be supported using software, ILS (RM
  Maths) and resources from the Internet.

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Using ICT to Support Numeracy

• Software
• On Drive T on the NGfL networks there are many
  Claris Works templates for supporting numeracy -
  KS 1 and KS 2 spreadsheets, pattern and shape
  and data handling resources.
• Demonstration

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Using ICT to Support Numeracy

• Software
• Logo
• Phase 1 and 2 of NGfL received Screen Turtle.
• Phase 3 are using SuperLogo as will Phase 4.

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Using ICT to Support Numeracy

• Software
• Developing Number
• All schools received a single license of
  Developing Number.
• This license can be upgraded to a network licence
  for 50 from ATM.

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Using ICT to Support Numeracy

• RM Maths
• At the moment this ILS is only available to Phase
  2 schools.
• Research by Lancaster University has proved that
  children who use this program will make
  significant gains and they will gain even more if
  the teacher uses the diagnosis tools built into
  the system.

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Using ICT to Support Numeracy

• Maths Pack
• Using ICT to support mathematics in primary
  school
• This is a package from the DfEE which has a
  variety of activities to support number.
• Need the latest version of Internet Explorer
  (5.5) to the run the software. Corrects errors on
  the Internet.

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Using ICT to Support Numeracy

• FlexiTree Branching Database
• This excellent program has been installed onto
  Phase 2 and 3 networks.
• A collection of data files for this program will
  be stored on the Bradford Edunet website.
• Demonstation

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Using ICT to Support Numeracy

• White Board Technology
• Many schools are now using this latest technogy.
• There are now a number of excellent programs
  which build on the effectiveness of white boards.

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Using ICT to Support Numeracy

• Tables Software
• This program can be downloaded from the Internet.
• Demonstration

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Using ICT to Support Numeracy

• Internet Resources
• Numeracy CD ROM Demonstration
• Worksheet Factory Demonstration
• Numeracy Resources Demonstration

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Using ICT to Support Numeracy

• Downloading Resources
• On the Bradford Edunet website there is a special
  area where there are lots of different pieces of
  software which can be downloaded. They are listed
  under Projects and are in Software to support
  NGfL.
• Demonstation

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Using ICT to Support Numeracy

• Giftal Project
• The Giftal Project is an email project for year 5
  which runs in the 2nd term. Messages containing a
  problem are sent to individual children.
• (Space Quest runs in the 3rd term for years 3 and
  4)
• A new project will be developed for year 6 -
  Harry Potters Rescue. Watch out for details.