Manipulatives
Maths with Judy Hornigold
Manipulatives
This short course explains the importance of using a wide range of manipulatives when teaching maths. The specific manipulatives covered in the session are Cuisenaire rods, two-coloured counters, ten frames, base ten materials (MAB) and Numicon.
Judy Hornigold
Judy is an independent education consultant specialising in dyslexia and dyscalculia and also an Associate Tutor for the British Dyslexia Association and Edge Hill University. Judy has delivered many lectures and workshops at conferences throughout the UK and internationally in Europe, the UAE and New Zealand.
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Judy is a primary trained teacher and is a qualified specialist teacher of dyslexia having gained a Post Graduate Certificate in Special Education and AMBDA. She is also a trainer for Maths No Problem, training teachers in Singapore Maths.
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Judy's previous role was as a senior teacher for Dyslexia Action where she gained a great deal of experience in teaching dyslexic children and adults.
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Judy has written a guide book for parents of children with dyslexia, two books of ready-made lessons for learners with dyscalculia, the Dyscalculia Pocketbook and most recently the SEN books publication, Making Maths Visual and Tactile.
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Low-cost starter option
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6 weeks full access
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Perfect for a quick skills boost
6 WEEKS ACCESS
$60
MOST FLEXIBLE
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12 months access
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Learn anytime, at your pace
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Revisit lessons anytime
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Great for solo learners
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Best for ongoing reference
12 MONTHS ACCESS
$75
SCHOOL & TEAM SPECIAL
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12 months access each
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Learn together, share ideas
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Build consistent practice
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Ideal for teams or schools
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Flexible pace for everyone
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Revisit lessons anytime
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Great value per person
5 REGISTRATIONS FOR THE PRICE OF 4
$300
Frequently Asked Questions
Practical answers to your questions about making maths concrete and visual with manipulatives!
Without hands-on experience, students often fail to grasp the meaning behind numbers and operations.
It shows how to use manipulatives like Cuisenaire rods, counters, Numicon and base ten to support understanding.
You’ll learn how to connect concrete, pictorial and abstract representations for deeper learning.
Teachers of all year levels wanting to use manipulatives effectively in maths lessons.
Guidelines for introducing, using, and phasing out manipulatives, plus examples across key maths topics.
Practical classroom strategies, activity ideas, and visual supports for teaching core maths concepts.
Teachers will confidently use manipulatives to improve student engagement and understanding.
Yes, based on the CPA approach and research showing the impact of manipulatives on learning.
Do you need some support in registering for this course?
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