TrellisMATHS Discovering Number Software

The programs in this pack are all designed to increase students’ understanding of number, including place value of whole numbers and decimals, fractions and negative numbers.

Box helps students develop an understanding and confidence with place value by ordering two and three digit numbers.
BoxD is a variation on Box which introduces numbers to three decimal places.
BoxN is a variation on Box which introduces negative numbers.

Guess helps students develop an understanding and confidence with place value by finding a mystery two or three digit number.
GuessD is a variation on Guess which includes decimal places.
GuessN is a variation on Guess which includes negative numbers.

Lines provides students with opportunities to develop their estimation skills and strategies. Informal mental use of addition, subtraction, ratio, etc. can also be expected.
LinesD is a variation on Lines which involves decimals. There are 4 levels of difficulty. Level 4 is very challenging.

Magnify uses continual zooming in on the number line to help develop students’ appreciation of decimal notation and place value.