Ladybird Maths 1.05

Ladybird Maths 1.05

Aleesha Kondys  ❘ Commercial
iOS
out of 5 votes
Latest Version
1.05
Safe to install

Ladybird Maths utilizes the symmetrical image of a ladybird and its spots as a pedagogical tool for reinforcing mental mathematics skills related to doubling and halving. The ability to recall these essential number facts significantly enhances the efficiency, accuracy, and fluency in solving arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

The Ladybird Maths Teaching Module offers versatile applications. A crucial preliminary step before utilizing the application is to initiate a discussion on symmetry in nature. The symmetrical spots on a ladybird necessitate an equal distribution of spots on each wing. Engaging questions could include:

  • How many spots are there in total when one spot is placed on each of the ladybird's wings?
  • When ten spots are placed on the ladybird, is there an equation that represents this action (e.g., 5 + 5)?
  • Discuss the concept of fair sharing when a child places 3 or 7 spots. Contrast this with a fair sharing scenario.
  • Can you generate a list of double numbers?

The subsequent sections can be completed independently or with adult guidance:

Count: This task focuses on counting the spots on the ladybird. Initially, students may count each spot individually before transitioning to 'subitising,' where they automatically recognize the total number of spots without counting. Some students might also count one side and double the number.

Doubles: Students are required to position counters on the ladybug to represent a double and then input the correct answer on the keypad. Early learners may place counters individually and proceed with one-to-one counting—a foundational skill essential for ensuring accuracy. As they progress, they may choose to 'count on' from the highest number already present. The task culminates in students subitising the spots before recalling the relevant doubles fact.

Halves: This section prompts students to count half of the total spots displayed and input their answer using the keypad. Some students may deduce that this involves counting one wing's spots individually, while others may subitise the spots on one wing.

Fair/Unfair: Students engage with new vocabulary by determining whether spot allocation is fair or unfair. This exercise lays the groundwork for understanding division as a form of sharing. It is crucial for students to develop visualisation skills for assessing fair and unfair distributions.

Sharing: Students are tasked with redistributing a specific number of spots among one, two, or three ladybirds and entering how many spots each ladybird receives on the keypad. Initially, students might distribute spots one-by-one, transitioning to subitising or counting before allocating the correct number to each ladybird.

Multiply: In this section, students reverse the sharing process by distributing spots among 1, 2, 3, or 4 ladybirds and then calculating the total number of spots. Learners may employ various strategies—from counting all spots sequentially to recognizing patterns for skip counting or multiplication. The keypad feature aids in answering multiplication-related queries efficiently.

Overview

Ladybird Maths is a Commercial software in the category Education developed by Aleesha Kondys.

The latest version of Ladybird Maths is 1.05, released on 09/14/2024. It was initially added to our database on 09/14/2024.

Ladybird Maths runs on the following operating systems: iOS.

Users of Ladybird Maths gave it a rating of 3 out of 5 stars.

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