Main Benefits • Use By Teaching Assistants

The main benefits of the Number Box are:

  • Good self esteem is maintained as children are supported from very early stages – before they have time to fail.

  • Children have an opportunity each session to share knowledge and progress.

  • Children manage the resources, encouraging them to become independent.

  • No need for lesson plans for as the system is a continuous process through the skills in all the areas.

  • Once a target has been met, the child automatically moves on to the next target.

  • No photocopiable worksheets – it is a paper free resource!

  • No time spent in photocopying.

  • No set up time required – just open The Number Box and go.

  • Targets for IEPs are on every recording booklet.

  • It provides a full record of a child’s progress over time showing areas of strength and weakness.

  • Children who are dyscalculic, or who need longer to attain the ability to work with abstract concepts receive continued support on a regular basis.

  • The programme allows for progress at different rates in different areas of maths.

  • Children who may later be diagnosed as dyslexic or dyscalculic will have had multi-sensory teaching for their difficulties from starting school.

  • Any items lost or damaged will be replaced free of charge to ensure that The Box remains intact and useable.