{"product_id":"numbershark-5","title":"Numbershark 5","description":"\u003cspan\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eImprove  numeracy skills and understanding by combining motivation and enjoyment with structured learning  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cp\u003eNumbershark addresses many of the difficulties which lead students to dislike maths, including poor\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eshort term memory\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eattention span\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003esequencing skills\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003esense of number\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe software features over 50 totally different games covering addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in ways which add meaning and understanding to these operations.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eTo help those with dyslexia and dyscalculia many of the games give a visual idea of what is happening when you add, subtract, multiply or divide. Numbers are shown as objects, digits, rods, or on an abacus, a number line, a number pad, a 100 square – to help basic understanding. Fractions and decimals are also shown visually.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eMost games have no time limit (though a clock is running) so students have space to work out their number strategy and to build confidence. Variable speeds and other options help to match individual needs.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumbershark 5 covers:\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eOperations + – x ÷\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eNumbers to 7 digits\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eNegative numbers\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eCommon percentages\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eFractions and Decimals\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eWorded problems\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eMaths Vocabulary\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFor the Students\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eNumbershark is mostly used by students aged between 6 and 14. Some of the games are more suitable for younger children but many games are appropriate for any age. Older students, with reasonable number skills use Numbershark to improve their mental maths – sometimes before exams. Variable speeds and other options meet all levels of skill.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe variety of games, concepts and topics make Numbershark suitable for use in primary school and also secondary school where students have gaps in understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFor the Teacher\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eHelping and managing your students with numeracy difficulties has never been easier. Numbershark 5 enables the teachers to:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet specific numeracy work for students\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Once students are added to the system, it is possible to choose the topics and games that they should use. This can also be done for groups of students.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonitor student progress and performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Records are kept once students have been added to the system. Progress can be measured accurately. Records can be printed out.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard copy print-outs available\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Worksheets can be printed out for most topics, in different formats and layouts.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e    \u003cp\u003eNumbershark helps anyone improve their understanding and use of numbers. The software teaches and reinforces numeracy using a wide variety of carefully designed games. There are over 600 topics to choose from.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003e Features\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eThe topics address each of the number operations.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e+ – x ÷ plus fractions, decimals and simple percentages, in very gradual steps. A section of graded word problems is included.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eThe topics are quick to access and clear examples are given on screen. Numbershark gives a fresh set of ‘sums’ each time a topic is selected.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eRecommended games are given for every topic.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eThere is a fully graded course supporting the 2014 National Curriculum England, for numeracy in early and mid primary.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eThe wide variety of games and options give many ways to practise the same work and to promote both the understanding and the memorising of number facts, whilst maintaining interest.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eThe games include practice in different aspects of place value, ordering, grouping, commutativity, exchange and, links between operations.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eRods, number line, scale, digits, words, abacus, number pad and 100 square show numbers in many of their different formats.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eMental Maths and strategies are well addressed at all levels.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eOver 2000 worded problems help put numbers into context.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eWorksheets can be printed in a wide variety of formats.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003ePersonal learning can be supported by setting up individual programs of work.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eRecords of student activities are kept. Progress can easily be tracked.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eVariable speeds and other options in the games meet all grades of skill.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eThe games are excellent for use on an interactive whiteboard and children enjoy playing the games on the big screen. An on-screen keypad is provided with the program.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eHelp screens can be shown and spoken alongside games as students play them.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eNumbershark has training videos, a printed manual and a full pdf manual, with advice on use of the program. 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It enables teachers to ‘manage’ the programs from home by allowing them to set work, review student records and create word lists. 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