DES are famous for our
innovative flip-books and number boards that help children grasp
concepts such as place value, arithmetic operations, fractions
(including decimals), percentage, currency, ordering, times-tables.
These fun-to-use resources get children actively involved in working
with numbers, using simple yet effective apparatus.
|
Numbers In
Action software is the "virtual" representation of our range
of Numbers Up flip-books, fraction pies and number squares.
While the children work with their tangible apparatus, the
teacher can set up arithmetic operations on the whiteboard, then
show the steps to working out the answers.
|
 |
|
The Numbers In
Action (NIA) software is the self-calculating, digital
representation of the Numbers Up range of tangible teaching
aids.
Each tool in the Numbers Up range (numbered flip-books, pie
wheels, 100 squares, etc) can be represented on a computer
screen or classroom interactive whiteboard, and the visuals
behave in the same way as their physical counterparts.
While the children manipulate the physical apparatus at their
desks, the "virtual" version is helping them along the way up on
the whiteboard! |
 |
These Number Flip Books
are hinged on three sides allowing for any combination of digits
to be displayed. They are extremely effective for teaching place
value, relative value and basic arithmetic operations. Made from
laminated, wipe-clean card, they are very durable items designed
for active use with young pupils. This apparatus can be used in
conjunction with our Numbers In Action software. |
While the children
manipulate the physical apparatus at their desks, the "virtual" version
is helping them along the way up on the whiteboard!
A free online 28-day trial of our innovative Numbers In Action Software
is now available. click
here for details of this exciting product.
For more information on the Numbers in Action, click
here.
 |
The large 100
Square is one of the most effective pieces of apparatus for
teaching fundamental concepts such as relative value, place
value, times tables, fractions, and much more. A small version
is also available for children to use individually or in small
groups. This apparatus can be used in conjunction with our
Numbers In Action software.
|
This is
an ingenious multi purpose numeracy resource which combines 10 different
square configurations. Each rotating line contains blocks printed on 4
sides with the facility to count from 0 -120, and back into negative
numbers. Also suitable for addition, subtraction, Multiplication, number
bonds, number patterns, fractions, quivalent fractions, percentages,
missing numbers and much more. Supplied with teaching notes. Made from
durable plastic and aluminium.
This product is best used with the associated NUMBERS IN ACTION
software suite. go
here for details.
|
Fractions are
often one of the most challenging areas for children -
particularly when they need to understand the relationships
between the Whole, and various numerator/denominator
combinations. These wipe-clean, Laminated Fraction "Pies" are
excellent for teaching fractions in a logical yet fun manner.
This apparatus can be used in conjunction with our Numbers In
Action software.
|
 |
These
visual double sided rotating pie resources clearly illustrate fractions
and their equivalents with the reverse side ideal for estimation.
The cherry pie is divided into units of 1/6 – 1 whole, with equivalents
for 1/3, 1/2 and 2/3.
The Strawberry pie is divided into units of 1/8 – 1 whole, with
equivalents for 1/4, 1/2 and 3/4.
The tangerine pie is divided into units of 1/10 – 1 whole, with
equivalents for 1/5, 2/5, 1/2 and 4/5.
Made from durable laminated card, and suitable for KS 1 & 2.
Size: 23. 5 cms diameter.
DES has more products within their
Arts and Crafts,
Creative Play,
Dry Erase,
Flipbooks,
Literacy,
Maths,
Plastic Games,
PSHE,
Science,
Software and
Wooden Products categories. You can also check out the
Special Offers for some great deals.
Visit
www.des-uk-shop.com for more information and to order the products
|
