This popular package for teaching and reinforcing maths offers tailored support to individuals through its finely graded, structured course and individual user programs of work.

It is particularly suited for those whose numeracy skills are affected by poor short-term memory, attention span and poor sequencing skills.

This popular package for teaching and reinforcing maths has now been updated to include 4 new games (version 3s.07 had 41 games). Numbershark V4 offers tailored support to individuals through its finely graded, structured course and individual user programs of work, and is particularly suited for those whose numeracy skills are affected by poor short-term memory, attention span and poor sequencing skills.

It features 45 different games covering addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Each topic generates a new set of sums every time you play the game. The games are played with your chosen units of work (topics) from a finely graded list. Each topic generates a new set of sums every time you play the game, and printing of a wide range of customisable worksheets is possible for additional reinforcement.

• Numbers are represented in many forms in the games e.g: rods, numberline, scale, digits, words, abacus, 100 square and numberpad.
• Different games address different aspects of: ordering, grouping, conservation, place value, exchange, symbol discrimination, problem solving, commutativity, links between operations and maths vocabulary.
• Games both promoteunderstanding and also provide rote practice in number bonds and multiplication tables, and give visual support for maths concepts.
• Mental maths strategies are well addressed at all levels.
• "Overlearning" is achieved through the variety of approach in the games.
• Variable levels and speeds for games allows easy differentiation to support a wide range of skills and ability. Personal learning is supported with individual programs of work.
• Scores and timings are shown on screen but most games do not impose time limits. Detailed work records can be viewed or printed off.
• Context friendly help screens with speech support are available throughout.

• Numbershark covers ordering, grouping, place value, commutatvity, exchange and links between operations for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole number; Negative numbers, common percentages, fractions, decimals, money and measurement.
• The units of work or "topics" form the structured course. They are broken down into very small steps, isolating one new level of activity at a time. Learned facts are linked to new ones.
• Numbershark generates a new set of "sums" for each topic as it is selected. The games for each of topic may be reinforced with a wide range of customisable worksheets.
• The 500+ topics offer a finely graded structured course with clear examples given on screen to help you select appropriate work.
• Each of the topics can be accessed directly.
• Numbers range from zero to seven digits. Negative numbers are also introduced to -10.
• 1500 worded problems help put number skills into context.
• Numbershark includes a "demo mode" that explains many concepts in a highly visual way.

The following worksheets can also be printed off:

• a page of "sums" in various formats with answers on a separate sheet,
• a printout of "sum search" with "sums" hidden in a square amongst random number,
• plus records of games played by students showing any errors

Numbershark: Windows and Mac OS X Only. Suitable for primary, intermediate, college students.
An easy to follow A4 manual is included