Mathematics

123-CD Special Edition

Publisher: Sherston Software Ltd
Designed to help young children with complexities of counting and early number. 'Wizit' a friendly fun character guides children through 11 different activities, all carefully constructed to help develop important early number skills. Software is fully configurable by teachers; easy for young children to use. Includes talking number rhymes, number names, ordering numbers, matching sets, counting sets. Interactive Whiteboard compatible.
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Key stage: 1
Age range: 3-6

1st Maths Course

Publisher: LCL
How will children fare in National Curriculum tests and secondary school entrance exams? If they find Maths difficult, this will get them ahead. Interactive film like animations teach times tables. They must explore Maths and use their imagination as required by National Curriculum. Ideal multimedia educational resource for teachers. Interactive Whiteboard compatible.
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Key stage: 1, 2
Age range: 3-12

A Level Revision

Publisher: DK Interactive Learning
Offers clear, structured revision programme, can be tailored to specific syllabus; includes interactive tests, past papers with model answers, instant feedback; 1000+ interactive test questions; full explanations help resolve problem areas; print key points for instant revision; top tips etc. Interactive Whiteboard compatible. 4 titles: Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Maths - see other sections for details.
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Age range: 16-18

Abacus Software

Publisher: Ginn and Company
TEACHING : Blended perfectly with the UKs number 1 maths programme and offers one CD ROM for each of Years 1 to 6. Each CD ROM provides a bank of exciting and easy to use number lines clocks and other on screen tools allowing you to direct an interactive maths lesson. The software provides familiar on screen images in a powerful and flexible electronic format. Allows you to fully integrate the use of ICT into the Daily Maths Lesson. Includes a ready made bank of lesson plans. Provides interactive whole group teaching tools which can be tailored to meet your exact needs. PUPIL ACTIVITY: built around the core Abacus components, supporting the concepts taught during the Daily Maths lesson. Following the same structure as the Abacus paper based resources, it sits alongside your existing planning and teaching. Each activity reinforces the appropriate objectives covered in the Abacus Teaching Cards. Abacus Pupil Activity Software offers coverage of the NNS objectives. Help with developing childrens ICT skills, whilst reinforcing points covered in the Abacus programme. Fully differentiated activities that require minimal supervision. An easy to understand record keeping system for monitoring childrens progress. The software activities provide- simple to use navigation that requires minimal teacher explanation. Clear instructions that encourage and support pupils. Themed background illustrations that provide a fun and motivating context for developing skills and keeping pupils on task.
Format: Windows / Mac CD-ROM
Key stage: 1, 2
Age range: 5-11

Add and Subtract

Publisher: SoftTeach Educational
Deals with many of the Key Objectives including mental strategies for addition and subtraction. The progress of a whole class is automatically directed, analysed and recorded, with work sheets for homework practice.
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Key stage: 2
Age range: 7-11

Algebra World

Publisher: Cognitive Technologies Corp USA
Provides highly visual, interactive presentation of many concepts basic to the understanding of algebra, through a mystery and imaginary world. INTRODUCTION (KS3, Age 12+): Topics covered: Expressions, Integers, Equations, Ratios Proportions & Percents, Geometry. PRE-ALGEBRA (KS2, Age 10+): Topics covered: Place Value & Number Systems, Estimating, Factoring Numbers, Using Fractions, Pascals Triangle.
Format: Windows / Mac CD-ROM
Key stage: 2, 3
Age range: 10+

All About Numbers

Publisher: Virtual Image
Provides teachers with stimulating material and imaginative interactive activities for maths lessons. Can be used on an IWB, providing lesson starters and plenaries, or networked to work stations where students can explore numbers independently. Also includes interactive investigations, constructions and facts about history and development of numbers, with an abundance of information about famous mathematicians and their discoveries. Suitable for KS4, contains following: TEACHING MATERIALS: Number System, Prime Numbers, Rationals & Irrationals, Golden Ratio, Complex Numbers. ACTIVITIES: Prime Puzzles 1 & 2, Primes in a Triangle, Matrices & Equations, Matrices & Transformations, Modular Arithmetic, ISBN Numbers, Complex Arithmetic, Argand Diagram, Fun with Numbers. EXPLORATIONS: Fruitful Fractions, Recurring Cycles, Exploring Numbers, Infinity, Buffon’s Experiment. CONSTRUCTIONS: Fibonacci Squares, Golden Rectangle, Sequence of Golden Rectangles, Golden Spiral, Constructing a Pentagram. Enhanced Site Licence Version includes full site licence for school and licence for teachers and pupils to use software at home. Can be installed on home PCs from the CD-ROM or accessed via the school intranet. Interactive Whiteboard compatible.
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Key stage: 4
Age range: 14-16

Art and Mathematics : Single User version

BBC Maths Workshop Series

Publisher: Logotron
Excellent ICT classroom resource for teachers offers: careful alignment to National Numeracy Strategy framework, activities and puzzles support mental maths, practical pupil activities, records pupils results, for individual, small group or class teaching. Titles: Number (80+ activities), Calculation (60+ activities), Measures, Shape & Space (65+ activities). Interactive Whiteboard compatible.
Format: Windows / Mac CD-ROM
Key stage: 2
Age range: 7-11

Bear and Penguins Big Maths Adventure

Publisher: DK Interactive Learning
There is no better blend of learning and fun. White Bear and Little Penguin lead children through a selection of entertaining and easy to play games and activities that teach the fundamental concepts of addition and subtraction. Supports the maths taught in schools. Interactive Whiteboard compatible.
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Key stage: 1
Age range: 5-7
ISBN: 751309397

Birchfield Maths KS2 Series

Publisher: Birchfield Interactive plc
Series of 3 CD packs containing highly visual, ready to use software programs, complete with comprehensive information on topics supported by images, tests, activities. For individuals, groups, whole class. Library of digital resources to create lessons, websites, worksheets for lesson plans, simply export to PowerPoint or other applications. All resources SCORM compliant, can be uploaded to any Virtual Learning Environment. Assessment feature enables monitoring, tracking of pupils performance; results can be displayed in graphs, charts, exported to Excel. Offers: Straightforward user friendly interface, Assessment tracking, Extended question zone containing exam style questions, Library of digital content, High quality 3D animations, Challenging interactive exercises, Quiz zone, Teachers zone, Printable certificates, Mask/unmask & show/hide text features. MEASURES: teaches Maths in totally interactive and visual way. Stunning 3-D animation and graphics are used to aid understanding and combine with narrated text for a multi-sensory approach. Full exercises are used throughout the CD to text and extend pupils knowledge. Topics covered include: units; errors in measurement; perimeter; area and volume. PROPERTIES OF SHAPE: Detailed coverage of shapes using interactive technology forms a vital resource for any KS2 Maths class. The CD-ROM combines stunning 3-D animation and graphics which help to stimulate the learning process. All text is narrated leading to an effective, multi sensory approach. Concepts are clearly explained and illustrated and a range of fun activities are included to test pupils knowledge and encourage class participation. Includes sections on 2D and 3D shapes, as well as symmetry, angles and polygons. Interactive Whiteboard compatible.
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Key stage: 2
Age range: 7-11

Birchfield Maths KS3 and 4 Series

Publisher: Birchfield Interactive plc
Series of 3 CD packs containing highly visual, ready to use software programs, complete with comprehensive information on topics supported by images, tests, activities. For individuals, groups, whole class. Library of digital resources to create lessons, websites, worksheets for lesson plans, simply export to PowerPoint or other applications. All resources SCORM compliant, can be uploaded to any Virtual Learning Environment. Assessment feature enables monitoring, tracking of pupils performance; results can be displayed in graphs, charts, exported to Excel. Offers: Straightforward user friendly interface, Assessment tracking, Extended question zone containing exam style questions, Library of digital content, High quality 3D animations, Challenging interactive exercises, Quiz zone, Teachers zone, Printable certificates, Mask/unmask & show/hide text features. PROPERTIES OF SHAPES KS3 covers 2D & 3D shapes, Polygons, Angles, Symmetry. PROPERTIES OF POSITION MOVEMENT & TRANSFORMATION KS3 covers Transformation, Coordinates, Location, Scale. MEASURES KS3 covers Units, Area, Perimeter, Volume. PYTHAGORAS THEOREM & TRIGONOMETRY KS4 covers Introduction to Pythagoras Theorem, Finding the Hypotenuse and the other sides of triangles, Rules of Trigonometry. STATISTICS GROUP DATA KS4 covers Averages, Frequency polygons, Cumulative frequency diagrams, Frequency distribution, Frequency diagrams & polygons, Scatter graphs. NUMBER & ALGEBRA KS4 covers Substitution, Brackets, Formulae, Equations. SEQUENCES FUNCTIONS AND GRAPHs KS4 covers Simple sequences, Two stage rule sequences, Sequences & formulae, Straight line graphs, Squaring & cubing in graphs, Reading conversion graphs. PROPERTIES OF SHAPE KS4 covers 2D shapes, 3D shapes, Locus and scale drawing, Transformation, Congruence, similarity and symmetry. Interactive Whiteboard compatible.
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Key stage: 3, 4
Age range: 11-16+

BlackCat LOGO

Publisher: Black Cat
Designed to provide wide range of LOGO linked activities in schools. Features: full range of tools for exploration, full implementation of LOGO from turtle graphics to list processing; fully featured customisable on-screen control pad; 4 set levels with ability to create new levels; each level provides more complex world to explore.
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Key stage: 1, 2
Age range: 5-11

Bucket and Spade

Publisher: Sherston Software Ltd
Join Bucket & Spade and their friends at the seaside in 8 fun-filled activities covering almost every aspect of infant shape and space work. With three activity levels, teachers can easily configure the program to match their specific teaching objectives. Range of content is broad enough to provide support for lower achievers, and challenge the more able, right across the age range. Recommended for use with an interactive whiteboard.
Format: Windows / Mac CD-ROM
Key stage: 1
Age range: 4-7

Cars Maths in Motion

Publisher: Cambridgeshire Software House
Cross curricular simulation introducing maths to children in a fun way. Now even easier to use, with lots of new features. Ratios, measuring angles, strategy, speed, time, graphs, charts are all dealt with at a level that the 10's and over can understand. Import, Export facility enables you to swap files with other schools. Resource material supplied.
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Key stage: 2, 3, 4
Age range: 10-16

Clockwise 2

Publisher: 4Mation
Designed to give students of most ages practice in telling and understanding time. Features 20 time related exercises which include - Using Clocks: find which clock shows a given time: set a clock (with 24 hour option), tell which of 3 clocks is fast or slow, place numerals on a clock face, set a timer to have a meal ready, estimate local time for an international phone call. Perceiving Time: judging the passage of time, adjusting a pendulum. Using Calendars: arrange the days of the week in order, arrange the months of the year in order, identifying the day before yesterday, tomorrow etc on a calendar. Interactive Whiteboard compatible.
Format: Windows CD-ROM Mac CD-ROM
Key stage: 1, 2, 3
Age range: 4-13

DART Maths

Publisher: Heinemann Educational Publishers
Interactive tool helps students identify & tackle key topics to improve performance at GCSE. Provides bank of interactive exercises for all key concepts in Edexcel GCSE maths specifications at Foundation, Intermediate, Higher tiers. Separate version available for all other exam board specifications. For whole-class teaching & presentations to teach new topics. Excellent diagnostic tool: set short exercises to check students understanding of topics, see instantly where areas of misunderstanding lie. Immediate feedback shows students what to review, animations explain their particular areas of difficulty. Re-test to check improved understanding. Use in class or ICT suite. Typical exercise takes about 10 mins, follow-up work on PC can usually be completed within a lesson.
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Key stage: 4
Age range: 14-16+

Fizzys Series

Publisher: Sherston Software Ltd
NUMBER SKILLS: 12 activities cover concepts relating to early addition, early subtraction, comparing & ordering numbers, within the number range 0-10. Contents: comparing totals of 2 sets of items, comparing 2 numbers, ordering smallest to largest, addition as combining 2 sets, selecting items from 2 sets to make a given total, partitioning 1 set of items into 2 sets, subtraction as taking away, finding 1 more & 1 less than a given number. FIRST NUMBERS: Uniquely designed to enable young learners to develop essential counting skills using the numbers 1 to 9. Pupils can focus on either one number, or one educational objective, as they explore a range of appealing, age-appropriate activities. Interactive Whiteboard compatible.
Format: Windows / Mac CD-ROM
Key stage: 1
Age range: 4-6

Fractions, Decimals and Percentages

Publisher: Virtual Image
Designed to match National Numeracy Strategy, follows Framework for Teaching Maths Yrs 2-6. Also suitable for Special Needs students. Provides easy to use, enjoyable way to practice maths. Includes 25 screens of interactive questions, each backed up with printable worksheet; each sequence of questions is different, assistance provided by Hint button. Interactive Whiteboard compatible.
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Key stage: 2
Age range: 7-11

GCSE Mathematics DVD Series

Publisher: AVP
Series covering Tangents, Ratios, Scales & Bearings, Sines & Cosines, Solids, Straight Line Graphs, Averages, Transformations & Probability. Available separately (12 mins ea) or single DVD(CVL01 - 94 minutes).
Format: DVD Video
Key stage: 4
Age range: 14-16+

Geomat for Windows

Publisher: Software Production Associates
Investigate transformation geometry in a sensible focussed environment. Includes full set of worksheets which pose interesting problems, open investigations for children. Easy to use with full help facilities. Features: Rotate, Translate, Reflect, Enlarge, Shear, Stretch, Glide reflect; icons shown for all the types of transformation; easy to understand prompts for parameters of transformations; enter your own shapes; use optional thick lines for shapes; show effect of combining transformations; describe transformations geometrically or by matrix; repeat transformations dynamically; copy diagrams to other Windows software, or print; rescale the axes or drag origin elsewhere; fits precisely the NC requirement to use software to explore transformations and their effects on properties of shapes. Interactive Whiteboard compatible.
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Key stage: 2, 3, 4
Age range: 7-16+

Great Mathematicians

Publisher: Virtual Image
Each section of the Great Mathematicians CD-ROM includes Teachers' Notes, Key Facts, Multiple Choice Worksheet, Labelling Worksheet, Ordering Worksheet. The material on the CD-ROM has been designed around the National Curriculum Key Stages 2 & 3. It has been written with the aim of generating interest in simple mathematical concepts by presenting them in a historical context. The sections of the CD-ROM are as follows: Pythagoras, Euclid, Eratosthenes, Archimedes, Al-Khwarizmi, Omar Khayyam, Fibonacci, John Napier, René Descartes, Blaise Pascal, Leonhard Euler, Ada Lovelace. Also available as Enhanced Site Licence Version which includes full site licence for school and licence for teachers and pupils to use software at home. Can be installed on home PCs from the CD-ROM or accessed via the school intranet. Interactive Whiteboard compatible. 2 volumes available.
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Key stage: 2, 3
Age range: 7-14

I Love Maths!

Publisher: DK Interactive Learning
Explosive new adventure that sends players on a breathtaking time travel mission to rescue ancient civilisations. Behind the games is a sophisticated database of 250+ core curriculum topics, 10,000 graded questions, 800+ character animations ensuring players never get bored. 6 exciting games present challenging, curriculum based learning activities. Interactive Whiteboard compatible.
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Key stage: 2
Age range: 7-11
ISBN: 075131563X

ICT Activities for Mathematics

Publisher: Heinemann Educational Publishers
Cuts through the hype and unnecessary jargon to show teachers tried and tested ways of using ICT to help students. The pack includes activity sheets and CD with ready made spreadsheet and text files to help teachers and students get started straight away. Helps students: understand and remember mathematical ideas; tackle coursework problems; prepare for exams. Also shows teachers how to put ICT to work in the Maths department & save staff time, whether producing schemes of work or preparing assessments and homework for students.
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Key stage: 3, 4
Age range: 11-16+
ISBN: 435418343

Interactive Maths Series

Publisher: Virtual Image
MENTAL ARITHMETIC (KS2-4) Designed to give pupils plenty of practice in the fundamentals of maths. The computer never tires of generating new problems, answering questions against the clock becomes almost compulsive. Includes extensive Help Screens for better understanding of arithmetic. FRACTIONS (KS2-4): Designed to help pupils practice number skills. Includes extensive Help Screens and Glossary of Mathematical Terms to improve understanding. TRIGONOMETRY (KS3-4): Interactive package allows pupils to practice solving trigonometrical problems. ALGEBRA (KS3-4): Includes interactive problems for Solving Linear Equations against the clock and with on screen help. Interactive Whiteboard compatible.
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Key stage: 2, 3, 4
Age range: 7-16+

Life, the Universe and Mathematics

Publisher: Virtual Image
Divided into the following topic areas: Celestial Mechanics, Topology, Cosmic Geometry, Labyrinths and Knots, Life, Cellular Automata, Epicycles, Complex Polygons. This kaleidoscopic CD includes several interactive programs, such as Life and other cellular automata, and mathematical models of epicycles and planetary orbits, and is illustrated with 50+ stunning ray-traced animations. Interactive Whiteboard compatible.
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Age range: 16+

Math Mania

Publisher: Topologika Software Ltd
Pupils can hone their skills competitively whilst exploring mazes. KEY STAGE 2: motivates pupils to answer multiple-choice questions (4 difficulty levels) on Numbers, Time, Angles, Measurement, Shape & Space, Lucky Dip mix. 8 puzzles: Coins, Tower of Hanoi, Sliding Bocks, Magic Squares, Fill It, Eureka, Years, Navigate. KEY STAGE 3: practise skills on Numbers, Time, Measurement, Angles, Shape & Space, Lucky Dip mix , with multiple choice questions in 3 difficulty levels. 8 puzzles: Coins, Towers of Hanoi, Sliding Blocks, Magic Squares, Fill It, Eureka, Weight, Bao. Interactive Whiteboard compatible.
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Key stage: 2, 3
Age range: 7-14

Maths 4 Real

Publisher: 4 Learning / Espresso Education
Maths 4 Real is available on both DVD Video or 5 CD-ROMs.
DVD VERSION - Produced in association with EDEXCEL. Curriculum Connections: Number and algebra, shape and space, handling data, measures. DVD features 20 x 15 minute programmes. Number and Algebra: 1. Percentage Changes. 2. Standard Form. 3. Ratio and Proportion. 4. Straight Line Graphs. 5. Distance / Time Graphs. Shape and Space and Handling Data: 6. Pythagoras Theorem. 7. The Sine Ratio. 8. Bearings. 9. Questionnaires. 10. Combined Probability. Number, Algebra and Handling Data: 11. Calculating Interest. 12. Quadratic Functions. 13. Rearranging Formulae. 14. Scatter Graphs. 15. Cumalative Frequency. Shape, Space and Measures: 16. Area of Circles and Composite Shapes. 17. Volume of Prisms. 18. The Tangent Ratio. 19. Loci. 20. Enlargement. Scottish Level SG, NQs. FREE PREVIEW: this DVD is available on 14 day FREE PREVIEW, simply click the option below - an invoice will be issued for any items retained after this time.
CD-ROM VERSIONS - Curriculum Connections: Number, algebra, shape and space, measures, handling data. Based on Channel 4's Maths 4 Real series, these 5 CD ROMs support the following areas and specific topics within them. 1. Number CD-ROM: Percentage changes; Calculating interest; Ratio and proportion; Standard form. 2. Algebra, Functions & Graphs CD-ROM: Distance/time graphs; Straight line graphs; Rearranging formulae; Quadratic functions. 3. Shape and Space CD-ROM: Pythagoras theorem; The sine ratio; The tangent ratio; Enlargement. 4. Measures CD-ROM: Bearings; Areas of circles and composite shapes; Volume of prisms; Loci. 5. Handling Data CD-ROM: combined probability; Cumulative frequence; Questionnaires; Scatter graphs. Key Features: 40-45 minutes of video clips on each CD-ROM. Video clips are complemented by concise on screen information. Video clips are full screen, near broadcast quality. Interactive activities and topic tests for students. Concise teachers notes and user guidance on the CD-ROM. Tick or trash sections to help students avoid typical maths errors. Top tips for exam topics. PC and Mac compatible and network ready. Special terms are linked to a Wordbank. Built in calculator. Web links. Interactive Whiteboard compatible.Scottish Level E, F, SG, NQs.
Format: Windows CD-ROM DVD Video
Key stage: 3, 4
Age range: 12-16+

Maths Attacker

Publisher: Cambridgeshire Software House
Mental Arithmetic for all ages. Play a game of football & score goals by answering questions correctly. Questions are designed and banded to find your ability level, then help to improve on it. Keeps records of what you have achieved, is flexible, can be set up to suit all ages & abilities. Includes addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages.
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Key stage: 1, 2, 3, 4
Age range: 5-18

Maths Book PLUS (Four Rules)

Publisher: Topologika Software Ltd
Popular MathsBook titles (Addition & Subtraction, Multiplication & Division) have been combined into one new-look pack for pupils from primary to secondary to ABE (Adult Basic Education). Reinforces learning of written methods by simulating pupils workbooks on screen; through regular closely monitored practice, as it automatically moves between difficulty & help levels from session to session according to performance. Target key skills such as decomposition through interactive demonstrations e.g. on a whiteboard, and via differentiated follow-up work. No need to write follow-up work sheets or keep track of work done, the software does this, and much more, for you! Maths Book Version 1 still available for MAC. Interactive Whiteboard compatible.
Format: Windows CD-ROM, Mac CD-ROM
Key stage: 1, 2, 3, 4
Age range: 7-18+

Maths Circus

Publisher: 4Mation
These programs prove that developing mathematical and problem solving skills doesn't have to be boring! They combine the fun of the circus with the thrill of solving a wide range of maths problems. ACT 3 - Features: spatial awareness; 3-D geometry; addition and multiplication; investigate direction and angle; compass bearings, time and vectors; positive and negative numbers; planning a sequence of moves in advance, and executing them later on; lays the foundations for algebra. ACT 4 - Features: assists with development of problem solving skills; problems involve spatial reasoning, perceiving patterns in size, order or time and manipulating a number of variables; covers wide range of maths problems; includes 12 printable worksheets and user guide with solutions and hints; lays foundations for algebra. ACT 5 - Features: stimulates spatial, logic and sequencing skills; includes problems which particularly develop facility with numbers; suitable for most ages and abilities; covers wide range of maths problems; includes 12 printable worksheets and user guide with solutions and hints; lays foundations for algebra. Interactive Whiteboard compatible.
Format: Windows / Mac CD-ROM
Key stage: 1, 2, 3, 4
Age range: 4-18+

Maths Dictionary for Kids

Publisher: Cambridge University Press
This CD ROM is designed to provide interactive and child friendly definitions of key mathematical terms. Each defined term comes with an illustrated example to help pupils recognise, understand and use the correct vocabulary, and to practise the mathematics involved. The Dictionary can be used for whole class and group discussions via the interactive whiteboard, and by pupils working independently on a computer. Interactive Whiteboard compatible.
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Key stage: 2
Age range: 7-11
ISBN: 978 184565 0339

Maths Lesson Starters

Publisher: Virtual Image
For use with Interactive Whiteboard or Data Projector. Suitable for maths lesson warm-ups at KS3, also useful for revision or introduction to topics. Motivates pupils, enhances learning of maths. Each CD contains 25 stimulating lesson starters. VOL 1: Match the Target, Magic Squares, Spider Diagrams, 24 Puzzle, Ordering, Integer Squares, Number Squares, Percentages, Substitution, Right Angle Triangles, Mental Arithmetic, Hundred Square, Four Rules, Fractions, Decimals & Percentages, Triples, Operations, Number Wall. VOL 2: Fractions Between, Pan Digital Fractions, Products, Quadratic Factors, Hidden Digits, Roman Arithmetic, Pascals Triangle 1&2, Fibonacci Numbers, Affine Ciphers, Hailstone Numbers, Leibniz Triangle, Sequences, Missing Value, Straight Lines, Cyclic Square, Angles & Bearings, Algebra Walls. VOL 3: Making 100, Eratosthenes Sieve, Trinomial Triangle, Fruitful Fractions, Prime Factorisation, Linear Equations, Shape & Space, Cipher Wheel, Probability, Area & Volume, Function Machines, Ratios, Simultaneous Equations, Standard Form, Powers of 10, Egyptian Fractions, Circles, Arithmetic Progressions. VOL 4: Hamiltonian Circuits, Factorials, Hangman, Turing Machine, Surds, Constructions, What Number?, Vectors 1&2, Distance Speed & Time, Proving Pythagoras Theorem, Area, Series, Angle Sum, Dimensions, Density Mass & Volume, Distance & Speed Time Graphs, Multiplication Tables, Similar Triangles, Longitude & Latitude, Function Transformations, Flow Diagrams, Logarithms, Fareys Sequence, Permutations & Combinations. Interactive Whiteboard compatible.
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Key stage: 3
Age range: 11-14

Maths Mansion

Publisher: 4 Learning / Espresso Education
The Maths Mansion series is based on the successful Maths Mansion TV series in which children are trapped in a Gothic mansion by their host Bad Man until they can successfully meet a range of maths challenges. Interactive Whiteboard compatible. Available on both DVD Video and CD-ROM, in 2 age ranges: Disc 1 Ages 9-10, and Disc 2 Ages 10-11.
CD-ROM VERSION: Twenty challenging and fun maths games. Curriculum Connections: Multiplication, Division, Decimals, Fractions, Ratio, Proportion, Area, Triangles and Quadrilaterals. Each game on the CD-ROMs features: An explanatory video clip from the TV series, Two levels of play to provide practice and progression, Maths Mansion Awards on successful completion of the games, Glossary of mathematical vocabulary used, Content closely linked to the National Curriculum.
DVD VIDEO VERSION: Each DVD contains 20 x 10 minute programmes. Each programme looks at a different key maths idea and includes one or two songs to add to the drama. DVD 1 (Age 9-10): Curriculum Connections: Numbers and the number system. Solving problems. Calculations. Measures. Shape and space. Numbers and the Number system: 1 Not the Great Big Hen. 2. Not the Great Big hen Again. 3. the Deciworms. 4. The Negs. 5. Fraction Aid. 6. The Rounding Machine. 7. Get Some Fraction Action. 8. The Whole Class Should Be Expelled. Solving Problems: 9. The Queen of Tarts. 10. Doing Time. Calculations: 11. Take It Easy. 12. Nine Nits is All There’s Room For. 13. Breaking Up is Easy To Do. 14. You Ain’t Nothing but a Houndred. 15. Dividing We Stand. 16. Double Digit Dating. Measures, Shape and Space: 17. Six Flat Worms. 18. Learn Your Lines. 19. Rectangle Delight. 20. Triangle Delight. DVD 2 (Age 10-11): Curriculum Connections: Numbers and the number system. Calculations. Measures. Shape and space. Solving problems. Handling data. Numbers and the Number System: 1. The Return of the Great Big Hen. 2. Hundredths and Thousandths. 3. Make and Break part 1. 4. Make and Break part 2. 5. Do the Same to the Bottom as the Top. 6. More Fractions Action. 7. Percentigimole. 8. Proportionimole. Calculations: 9. Sad Hair Day. 10. Another Sad Hair Day. Measures, Shape and Space, and Solving Problems: 11. All the Way Round. 12 .The Worms Return. 13. A Very Fine Pet is a Polyhedron. 14. Better Get Back Into Shape and Be A Square. 15. Angleman! 16. The X and Y Files. 17. Makeover. 18. Turning Points. 19. On Reflection. Handling Data: 20. Pie Pie Everyone. FREE PREVIEW: this DVD is available on 14 day FREE PREVIEW, simply click the option below - an invoice will be issued for any items retained after this time.
Format: Windows / Mac CD-ROM DVD Video
Key stage: 2, 3
Age range: 9-11

Maths Now!

Publisher: Virtual Image
Allows unlimited interactive practice of National Curriculum concepts for Year 7 pupils. As pupils improve their skills the time interval between questions can be reduced. Contents Number, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Algebra, Approximation, Powers & Indices, Measuring, Angles, Decimals, Fractions, Symmetry, Directed Numbers, Coordinates etc. Interactive Whiteboard compatible.
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Key stage: 3
Age range: 11-14

Maths Powerpoint Presentations

Publisher: Folens Ltd
PRIMARY: For whole class teaching. Every lesson starter and main focus for the full Framework. Ideal for use with static & interactive white board. Cover mental warm up & the main focus. For Years: Reception, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and Autumn, Spring or Summer Term for each year. SECONDARY: Grab your students attention with these striking maths lesson starters. Contain presentations for every lesson specified by the NNS for 11-14 year olds. Each presentation covers mental warm up and main focus activities, ideal for use with static & interactive whiteboard. For Years 7, 8, 9, and Autumn, Spring or Summer Term for each year.
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Key stage: 1, 2, 3
Age range: 5-14

Maths Tester - KO OK

Publisher: Kingscourt McGraw Hill
Designed to support medium term numeracy assessment. Contains bank of 12,000+ differentiated questions, with free unique Fraction Font. Assess and review days should be used to look at what you are unsure of and not what you already know. KO OK allows you to do exactly that. Unlike static photocopiable assessment sheets, it allows you to select the appropriate range of questions for the children in your class related to the learning that has taken place. In just a few minutes you can have the questions you need. Assessments can be recorded on your A4 Key Objective grids, copies of these grids on the CD. Available at 3 Levels: Years 1 & 2, Years 3 & 4, Years 5 & 6.
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Key stage: 2
Age range: 7-11

Maths through Spreadsheets

Publisher: Software Production Associates
Provides collection of problems, puzzles and activities to help you use spreadsheets as a medium for investigating maths. There will be something useful in this book for any mathematics teacher who is considering using a spreadsheet in their lessons. Students Book 1(KS 2,3&4) is written especially for those with little or no experience of spreadsheets. Students Book 2 (KS3&4 & higher attaining KS2 pupils) is for those who are fairly confident about the basics of spreadsheets. The books are as user friendly as possible. Each Teachers Pack contains a copy of the Students Book, plus a Guide to the book and disc of spreadsheet files. Requires Excel V3 (or later). Interactive Whiteboard compatible.
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Key stage: 2, 3, 4
Age range: 7-16+

Maths Worksheet Wizard

Publisher: 4Mation
Teacher utility for quick easy worksheet production, with 10-100 questions per sheet. Vol 1: equations, fractions, decimals, directed numbers, standard tables, tables speed test, arithmetic, roman numerals, Highest Common Factor, Lowest Common Multiples, powers, base numbers. Vol 2: algebra, money, rounding, percentages, equations II, arithmetic drill, number patterns, order of operations, fractions to decimals, fractions to percentages, place value. Interactive Whiteboard compatible.
Format: Windows / Mac CD-ROM
Key stage: 1, 2
Age range: 5-11

Measure Up with Ollie and Ellie

Publisher: Sherston Software Ltd
Measure Up contains nine engaging multimedia activities designed to carefully introduce and consolidate key aspects of measuring and estimating for infants. Each activity has two levels of difficulty and can be worked on in isolation to focus on specific skills or as part of a motivating adventure. With clear interfaces full narration and Ollie Octopus and Ellie Elephant on hand to help children can effectively use the software independently or engage with it in groups via an interactive whiteboard. Contents; Nine engaging activities. Length mass and capacity. Standard and non standard units. Clear Teacher Options. Appropriate language throughout. Reading interpreting numbers and scales. Choosing and using simple measuring instruments. Problem solving and decision making. Interactive Whiteboard compatible.
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Key stage: 1
Age range: 4-7

Mega Maths (A Level)

Publisher: LCL
Self tuition and revision course takes mature beginners up to A Level Maths. Suitable for all syllabuses including modular courses. Covers Core Topics (Pure Maths) plus some optional subjects like Mechanics and Statistics. Course has 1,000,000+ possible questions, proper A level type questions are used, not just multiple choice. Mock A Level exams are set to give expected A Level grades, and to show where more help is needed. PRO PLUS for A Level. Offers 1CD, a Book, and Homework Online software with a 40 Home user Licence, so students can do their homework online (with online tuition), and email their efforts, automatically marked, to their teachers. Features: virtual teachers on video, familiar internet-like operation, hypertext interface, easy to use, Mock A Levels. Interactive Whiteboard compatible.
Format: Windows CD-ROM Mac CD-ROM
Age range: 16+

Mega Maths Tables

Publisher: Logotron
Highly exciting software concentrating on maths, multiplication and puzzles. Set in a castle where children explore different rooms and areas. Each time children enter a hidden room they face different mathematical challenges or puzzles! Exercises help them to learn multiplication facts. Interactive Whiteboard compatible.
Format: Windows CD-ROM Mac CD-ROM
Key stage: 1, 2
Age range: 7-10

Micro Maths (GCSE)

Publisher: LCL
Self tuition or revision course for beginners up to GCSE following National Curriculum. Helps improve GCSE grades, yet sufficiently enjoyable to motivate students through the course. Virtual teacher pops up to help understanding of more complex parts of course. Instructions and millions of questions with different levels of help and complete explanations. Mock GCSE exams are set to give expected GCSE grades, and to show where more help is needed. Covers algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics, arithmetic. Suitable for all examining boards. MICRO MATHS PRO (8 years-GCSE) for schools and serious users. Teaches every subject you need to succeed at GCSE (Double the size of other LCL courses, 2 CDs). Features: Homework Emailer included. Email your efforts, marked, just click mouse, Mock Module Tests and GCSE, Virtual Teachers (video), Familiar internet operation, Includes a book. MICRO MATHS PRO PLUS (8 years-GCSE), consists of double size course for serious users and schools. Offers 2CDs, a Book, and Homework Online software with a 40 Home user Licence, so students can do their homework online (with online tuition), and email their efforts, automatically marked, to their teachers. Features: virtual teachers on video, familiar internet-like operation, hypertext interface, easy to use. Interactive Whiteboard compatible.
Format: Windows CD-ROM Mac CD-ROM
Key stage: 2, 3, 4
Age range: 8-16+

Money Talks!

Publisher: Topologika Software Ltd
Helps get to grips with number skills, spending money! Easy customisation makes this accessible to wide range of ages, abilities, nationalities. Ideal for primary Numeracy, lower secondary, special needs. Features: coins, notes, tills, totals, paying bills, giving & taking change; configurable values, currencies, prints worksheets, records; timing, scoring options. Interactive Whiteboard compatible.
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Key stage: 1, 2, 3
Age range: 6-14

Mult e Maths

Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Mult-e-Maths is an easy to use suite of CD ROMs designed specifically for the interactive whiteboard. Written in strands closely correlated with the National Numeracy Strategy, it provides a familiar format for planning and delivering effective maths lessons. Use your whiteboard to deliver exciting maths lessons even if you’ve never used a whiteboard before. Save planning time with well organised and differentiated starters and lessons. Encourage excellence and enjoyment and enhance pupils understanding of maths. Embed ICT into maths teaching with technology that is easy to use for both teachers and pupils. 6 titles: Addition & Subtraction; Fractions Decimals Percentages Ratio & Proportion; Measures Shape Space & Handling Data; Multiplication & Division; Numbers & the Number System; Problem Solving. Interactive Whiteboard compatible
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Key stage: 2
Age range: 7-11
ISBN: 1845650638

National Curriculum Algebra

Publisher: AVP
Step-by-step course in Algebra covering: Order of operations in mathematical expression; Substituting numbers for letters into formula; Removing brackets; Simplifying expressions; Simple equations; Solution of linear equations in one unknown; Linear orderings; Positive, negative & fractional indices; Surds; 4 rules applied to Algebraic fractions; Simultaneous linear equations; Multiplying out a pair of brackets; Factors; Factorising quadratic expressions; Perfect squares; Difference of 2 squares; Quadratic equations; Rearranging formulae; Simultaneous linear & quadratic equations. Interactive Courseware included takes users through progressive, structured, differentiated sequence of work directly related to National Curriculum. Course is extensive, caters for different levels of ability. Questions are put in many formats from simple multiple choice, multiple answer to cloze questions and pictorial choices, maximising interest and stimulating thoughtful responses. Results of all work are recorded for user & teacher. (MAC version requires Internet Explorer 5).
Format: Windows / Mac CD-ROM
Key stage: 3, 4
Age range: 11-16+

National Curriculum Arithmetic

Publisher: AVP
Step by step course in arithmetic at GCSE level. Covers: whole numbers, factors, multiples, adding & subtracting fractions, multiplying & dividing fractions & whole numbers, decimals, fractions to decimals & percentages, percentages, negative numbers, rounding off, limits of accuracy, number patterns, squares, square & cube roots, indices, standard form, estimating & arithmetic in standard form. Scottish D-S4.
Format: Windows CD-ROM Mac CD-ROM
Key stage: 3, 4
Age range: 11-16+

National Curriculum Graphs and Functions

Publisher: AVP
Step-by-step course in graphs & functions covering: Cartesian co-ordinates in 4 quadrants; Travel & conversion graphs; Graphs of linear functions; Gradients of straight lines; Distance-time & speed-time graphs; Graphs of simple non-linear functions; Solving quadric & cubic equations by graphs; Solving equations by trial & improvement; Gradients of curves; Area under a curve & trapezium rule; Solving quadratic equations by completing the square; Using quadratic formula; Solving linear inequalities in 2 variable; Functions & flow diagrams; Inverse functions. Interactive Courseware included.
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Key stage: 3, 4
Age range: 11-16+
Ref: SE02-COM8003

Nubble

Publisher: Virtual Image
Software version of a mathematical board game, an enjoyable way to sharpen up arithmetic skills. Totally compulsive, perfect tool for schools to improve the numeracy of their pupils. Suitable for all ages from 9 upwards, ideal for primary and secondary schools. Summary of the rules: Players take turns to throw 4 dice and combine their scores to generate a whole number between 1 and 100. For example: (6 + 4) x (3 + 1) = 40. Having chosen a number, whose hexagon is not already covered by a counter, the player clicks the number on the Nubble! playing board with the mouse. The number is then covered by a counter. The player scores points depending on which number they have chosen. The highest numbers score the most points. Players can also score bonus points by making a Nubble! move. This is when a player clicks a number that will create a triangle of 3 adjacent counters on the board. Double bonus points are scored by making a Nubble! move on a prime number, this is a double Nubble! move. The game ends when there is a continuous path of counters from hexagon 1 - 100. The winner is the player with the highest score at the end of the game. Also available as Enhanced Site Licence Version which includes full site licence for school and licence for teachers and pupils to use software at home. Can be installed on home PCs from the CD-ROM or accessed via the school intranet. Supplied on a multi-lingual CD-ROM containing choice of text in: English, Welsh, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Dutch. Interactive Whiteboard compatible. NUBBLE EXPRESS also available.
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Key stage: 2, 3
Age range: 9+

Numbers Disc

Publisher: Cambridge Training and Development Ltd
Based on current good practice in adult numeracy teaching and aligned to national standards, this interactive multimedia resource contains a wide variety of number based activities suitable for a range of abilities. Published in association with British Telecommunications plc. Interactive Whiteboard compatible.
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Age range: 18+

Numbers You Need Series

Publisher: Cambridge Training and Development Ltd
Learning resources designed to help young people with numeracy skills. Uses multimedia approach to teaching; motivates learners by using young people's own experiences of number skills in context. Titles include Decimals, Fractions, Percentages, Approximation & Estimation, Negative Numbers. Tracking disc helps teachers monitor students' progress; Games disc helps students develop number skills. Interactive Whiteboard compatible.
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Key stage: 3, 4
Age range: 10-15

Numbershark 4

Publisher: White Space Ltd
Helps improve basic numeracy; addresses many difficulties which lead students to dislike maths, including poor short term memory, attention span, sequencing skills. Features 30 games covering addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, which add meaning and understanding. Combines motivation and enjoyment within structured learning process. Interactive Whiteboard compatible. Also suitable for Special Needs.
Format: Windows CD-ROM, Mac CD-ROM
Key stage: 1, 2, 3, 4
Age range: 6-16+

Numeracy Bank

Publisher: Sherston Software Ltd
Series of 4 CD-ROMs each containing 200+ highly focused activities covering key aspects of number and mental calculations for 7 to 11 year olds. Designed to ensure easy and effective integration of ICT indo daily maths lessons, short, structured tasks allow pupils to practise and consolidate what they have learnt in teacher-led sessions. Interactive Whiteboard compatible. Four Levels available: Level 3 for Ages 7-8, Level 4 for Ages 8-9, Level 5 for Ages 9-10, Level 6 for Ages 10-11.
Format: Windows / Mac CD-ROM
Key stage: 2
Age range: 7-11

Numeracy Box

Publisher: Sherston Software Ltd
Provides easy useful solution for using ICT to support numeracy. Developed specifically for use by children in Reception and Years 1, 2. Contains wealth of short structured activities that address key areas of the National Numeracy strategy including basic mathematical concepts such as recognising numbers, simple addition & subtraction, solving problems, ordering, comparing numbers, fractions, mental calculation, place value, ordering fractions, number sequences. BOX R (Reception - Ages 4-5): Contents: Recognising numerals & number names; Matching sets of items with numerals & number names; Ordering sequential & non sequential items & numbers; Counting on & back in 1s, 10s; Comparing 2 given numbers; Adding as counting on & combining 2 sets of items; Subtracting as taking away; Finding totals of coins; Solving money problems. BOX 1 (Year 1 - Ages 5-6): Contents: Recognising numerals & number names, simple fractions; Beginning to understand place value; Ordering sequential & non sequential numbers; Counting on & back in 1s 2s 3s 5s & 10s; Using mental calculation strategies to add & subtract; Developing an understanding of the mechanics of addition; Identifying which number is more or less than a given number; Counting numbers of objects; Understanding ordinal numbers; Solving money problems. BOX 2 (Year 2 - Ages 6-7): Contents: Reading numerals & names, simple fractions; Understanding place value & number order; Counting on & back in 1s 2s 3s 4s 5s & 10s; Recognising odd & even numbers; Using mental calculation strategies to add subtract multiply divide; Developing an understanding of the mechanics of addition subtraction multiplication & division; Knowing addition subtraction & multiplication facts by heart; Rounding numbers to the nearest 10; Understanding ordinal numbers; Solving money problems. Interactive Whiteboard compatible.
Format: Windows / Mac CD-ROM
Key stage: 1
Age range: 4-7

Numeracy Lesson Starters

Publisher: Virtual Image
Designed for KS2 and revision in the early years of secondary school, written by maths teachers. Contains 25 stimulating activities suitable for use in KS2&3 maths lessons. Activities are best used through a data projector or interactive whiteboard, and are based on The Framework for Mathematics including parts of Numeracy, Shape & Space and vocabulary of maths. Includes Word document containing detailed notes about each activity, including: Missing Values, Cipher Wheel, Egyptian Numerals, Measuring Angles, Fractions Jigsaw, Addition Jigsaw, Measuring Lengths, Dartboard, Names of Numbers, Fruit Machine, 15 Puzzle, Number Pairs, Divisibility, Jumbled Numbers, Snakes & Ladders, Multiplication Jigsaw, Directed Numbers, Mixed Up Words, Napiers Bones, Abacus. Supplied on a multi-lingual CD-ROM containing choice of text in: English, Welsh, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Dutch. Interactive Whiteboard compatible.
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Key stage: 2, 3
Age range: 7-14

Omnigraph

Publisher: Software Production Associates
Graph processor that is an indispensable tool for all ages of pupil. You can draw lines like y = x + 1 either by typing the equation or by just clicking on the screen, you can show the reflection of a flag in a mirror line by clicking on a couple of buttons. More powerfully you can find areas under curves or gradients, or show the solution of differential equations. Omnigraphs features have made it the number one graphing package in UK schools-enter any equation just as you would write it (polar or parametric too), and plot the graph to the accuracy you choose, perform transformations on graphs and other shapes, graph derivatives and integrals, show compass point solutions of differential equations-and all carefully designed to be as simple to use as possible. Features: Exceptionally easy-to-use uncluttered interface. Everything you need in a graph plotter for GCSE, A-level and beyond. Type in equations exactly as you would write them. See graphs-on-screen on optional 2mm graph paper. Already used in thousands of UK schools. 74% of maths departments using Omnigraph say it has significant or substantial impact on their pupils learning. Interactive Whiteboard compatible.
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Key stage: 2, 3, 4
Age range: 7-16+