Online Resources
Here is a list of some useful websites and apps which can be used to promote and develop whole-school numeracy capacity. Click here to download a PDF version of the lists.
http://pdst.ie/sites/default/files/PDST%20GRAPHIC%20ORGANISER%20ENG%20FINAL.pdf
A good selection of graphic organiser templates and suggestions for use. Useful for promoting problem solving strategies. Group work and AFL ideas also.
Useful problem solving exercises.
http://nrich.maths.org/frontpage
NRICH is a team of qualified teachers who are also practitioners in RICH mathematical thinking.
http://www.haveyougotmathseyes.com/
Real life applications of mathematics
http://seandelaney.com/2011/11/15/how-parents-can-help-their-child-learn...
Ideas from Dr. Sean Delaney on how parents can best help their children with their mathematics
http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com
Online educational video games
http://worksheets.theteachercorner.net
Word puzzles e.g. Why is a manhole cover round?
IXL is aligned to the Irish national curriculum.
http://www.mangahigh.com/en_gb/games
Short versions of free Maths games. Students can play full length versions for free if you create a school account and issue them with logins.
Resources for various strands available. Scroll down to grades 9-12 for second level resources.
Very good quizzes and tests against the clock.
http://www.mathplayground.com/geoboard.html
Interactive geoboard
http://www.theteachercorner.net/
A collection of educational worksheets, lesson plans, activities and resources for teachers and parents
Puzzles in language, logic and linguistics
https://www.jcspliteracy.ie/num_jcsp_resources.php:
Access to JCSP numeracy resources
Puzzles, games and worksheets
Useful resources for all subjects
Maths resources for teachers, parents and students.
Mathematical literacy tool
http://amathsdictionaryforkids.com/dictionary.html
An animated dictionary
School Apps
Here is a list of some useful apps which can be used to support whole school numeracy development:
King of Maths: Very good for mental arithmetic
Maths Quiz Gameshow: Quizzes on various mathematics topics
Digiwhiz: Very good for number fluency
5 Dice: Exercises combining five numbers and operations to reach a target number
Wolfram Algebra-Course Assistant: Multi-representational approach to algebra
Wolfram Pre-Algebra Course Assistant: Multi-representational approach to algebra
Maths Bingo: Good for basic arithmetic
Algebra Touch: Demonstration of basic rules of addition/subtraction
Fraction Basic: Lessons based on different aspects of fractions
Tangrams: Good for puzzles and shapes
Math Gr5: Topics such as number and operations, fractions and measuring etc. are included
Conundra Math: Exercises combining three numbers and operations to reach a target number
NumberGame: An App which combines foreign languages and the numbers 1-10