Numbershark network version (up to 10 users)

• What is Numbershark and how does it work?
• For what ages is it suitable?
• Will Numbershark help someone with poor numercy?
• How can Numbershark be used at home?
• Can Numbershark be used with more than one child?
• What does Numbershark run on?

What is Numbershark and how does it work? Numbershark is a motivating computer program that uses 45 games to teach and reinforce numeracy and improve understanding and use of numbers. The wide variety of carefully designed games provides many ways in which to practise the same information. There are over 500 topics to choose from, addressing each of the following number operations:

• Addition - Subtraction X Multiplication ÷ Division PLUS.... ? Fractions 1.2 Decimals % Simple Percentages ...in very gradual steps The program in basic steps: Step 1: The program in basic steps:Select a list of ‘sums’ from the ‘topics’ eg 7 x table, easy adds to 100... To get to the database of ‘topics’, click on ‘choose topics.’ Numbershark gives a fresh set of ‘sums’ each time a topic is selected. Step 2: Click on one of the 45 games icons.. To get to the icons, click on ‘choose games.’ (Your chosen list of sums will be applied to specific games.) Step 3: Enjoy playing your game! Then try the reward activity... Step 4: Pick a new game!.. Step 5: When the topic is learnt, choose a new one! The program comes with an A4 size manual including advice on use of the program. There are also on screen help boxes for every game.

For what ages is it suitable? Numbershark is most often used by students between 6 and 15. Most games are appropriate for any age although a few of the games are more suitable for younger children.

What does Numbershark run on? The computer will need a CD or DVD drive. PCs need Windows XP, Vista, Win 7 Apple Macs need OS X version 10.4 to 10.7

More information: http://progressinlearning.co.nz/numbersharkhome.html