(follow this link to : Primary Steps Phonics )
Primary Steps Maths is based on the established teaching curriculum together with a wide range of mathematical subjects that includes: understanding numbers, number facts, calculating, using, applying, counting, recognition, shapes and sequences.
Teachers can set up groups within classes, select the type of maths, choose solo or group games,and monitor pupils progress so it is all within their control.
The main screen shot above shows the four multiple choice answers to the addition question, the pupil selects their answer using the dance mat arrows. The clock, top left, tells them how long they have.
Some examples of other features:
- In Game Setup, Selecting Solo mode from the Solo/Group mode options on a previous screen enables the teacher to select a single pupil, select the maths type, and the duration of the game.
- Addition setup. You can select the objects on each side of the plus sign and whether they match each other, and the range of values on each side
- Pupil setup screen (also in the Phonicss game). Add/remove pupils, and choose a display name and their character on the screen
- Pupil Group setup. This enables teacher defined groups to be set up for group play mode where each child plays the game in sequence
- Help functions relate to the open screen .
Primary Steps runs on PC's, and Cobalt Flux Just For Schools dance mats can be also used with PC's through the universal USB plug that is fitted as standard,
A wireless option is available to connect mats to PCs. This means you can rapidly switch the mats between different games.
