SIREN (Screening and Intervention in Early Number)

Screening and Intervention in Early Number (or S.I.R.E.N for short) is a set of materials, manual and associated games that focus on the early predictors of mathematics performance. First released in 2014, SIREN has seen a large overhaul in 2021 that adds games and makes the materials even easier to use.
 
Young children are tested on these predictors when on entry interviews take place (MAI etc). There are five strong predictors:
  • Number Identification typified by missing number type questions 4, 5, ? or 4, ? 6 or ?, 5, 6.
  • Magnitude Comparison: Questions such as “Which is the bigger number 7 or 9?”
  • Subitising: Seeing a dot pattern in a glance and knowing the number of dots. There are two sorts of subitising, percentual – the ability to see three and possibly four. It is thought that you are born with this ability. Later you can develop conceptual subitising where you see groups within a larger pattern
  • Short Term Working Memory: SIREN does not focus on this predictor
  • Basic addition fact knowledge. Knowing 5 and 2 is 7 in years 1 and 2 is considered a predictor of later success in mathematics.
 
We have provided some free tests to check, Number Identification, Number Magnitude and Subitising. See the interactive program here
 
Now we are pleased to release a set of materials, SIREN, that will help teachers target these key predictors. The materials are designed to be used with small groups and are made up of a manual and some A3 games. The materials may be used as part of a balanced program or used to support any young children identified as experiencing difficulties in mathematics.
SIREN Complete - Games Set
Materials Pack

SIREN Full Set

SIREN has undergone a major face-lift, including a new slew of games and activities. The Download Includes:
  • 4 Manuals full of instruction and extra activities,
  • 28 Games in 5 packs: Subitising (Foundation), Range 0 - 20, Range 0-100, Range 0-1000, Addition & Subtraction
Purchase Full Set

Purchase by pack:

Subitising Pack

Includes:
  • Subitising Manual,
  • Dino Climb Game,
  • Funky Fingers Game,
  • Outback Hop Game,
  • Animal 3-in-a-row Game,
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Range 0 - 20 Pack

Includes:
  • Number Sequence and Comparing Numbers Manuals,
  • Playing at the Park 1 Game,
  • Deep Sea Diving Game,
  • Pirate Treasure 1 Game,
  • How Long is 20? Game,
  • The Washing Line 1 Game (requires pegs on a string),
  • Castle Quest 1 Game
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Range 0 - 100 Pack

Includes:
  • Number Sequence and Comparing Numbers Manuals,
  • Playing at the Park 2 Game,
  • Jungle Safari Game,
  • Pirate Treasure 2 Game,
  • How Long is 100? Game,
  • The Washing Line 2 Game (requires pegs on a string),
  • Castle Quest 2 Game
Purchase Pack

Range 0 - 1000 Pack

Includes:
  • Number Sequence and Comparing Numbers Manuals,
  • Playing at the Park 3 Game,
  • Fun at the Fair,
  • Pirate Treasure 3 Game,
  • How Long is 1000? Game,
  • The Washing Line 3 Game (requires pegs on a string),
  • Castle Quest 3 Game
Purchase Pack

Addition & Subtraction

Includes:
  • _________ Manual,
  • Walk the Plank Game,
  • Spooky Swamp Game,
  • Rocket Ride Game,
  • Abandon Ship Game,
  • A Long Haul Game,
  • Mine Climb
Purchase Pack

Companion items