Numicon

Numicon is a multi-sensory maths teaching programme using Numicon maths shapes in a series of practical teaching activities. The Maths Shapes give learners insight into number values and relationships in a way not provided by written numerals.

Learners develop their own mental imagery as they combine and compare the shapes to do arithmetic in a series of practical activities. Numicons visual, auditory and kinaesthetic approach appeals to different learning styles.

Pupils learn through both seeing and feeling how Numicon patterns connect with each other. By physically manipulating Numicon to build constructions, make arrangements and patterns and play games using the feely bag, pupils will experience with both their hands and their eyes how numbers fit together.