Numberjacks facts for kids
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The 10 Numberjacks
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| Genre | Comedy |
| Written by | Chris Ellis |
| Directed by | Helen Sheppard Imogen Robertson |
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| Opening theme | "The Numberjacks Are On Their Way" |
| Ending theme | "The Numberjacks Are On Their Way" (Reprise) |
| Composer(s) | Justin Nicholls |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of series | 11 |
| No. of episodes | 205 (341 segments) (list of episodes) |
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| Producer(s) | Roland Tongue |
| Camera setup | Jeremy Read Jamie Shelton |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Open Mind Productions |
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| Original release | 16 October 2006 – 11 December 2009 |
Numberjacks is a fun and educational British TV show for young children. It was first shown in the UK on BBC2 and CBeebies. The series mixes computer animation with live-action scenes. It was made by Open Mind Productions for the BBC. The show helps young viewers learn about numbers and simple math ideas in an exciting way.
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Exploring the World of Numberjacks
The show is about ten animated characters, the Numberjacks, who are numbers from zero to nine. They live inside a sofa in a secret base. Their main job is to solve math-related problems that happen in the real world outside their home.
How Numberjacks Solve Problems
Each episode of Numberjacks follows a similar pattern. It starts with some Numberjacks doing an activity that connects to a problem they will later face. Then, a live-action child, called an "agent," calls the base to report a problem.
One or two Numberjacks then go out into the real world. They appear as animated characters in live-action settings. The Numberjacks examine the problem and get more ideas from other agents who call into the base. The problems are usually solved by sending "brain gain." This is a special power that fixes things once the Numberjacks understand the solution. After solving the problem, the Numberjacks return to their base. They watch what happened on a screen and then ask viewers a question. This helps young viewers think about the math they just saw.
Meet the Characters of Numberjacks
The show features a cast of unique characters, including the heroic Numberjacks and the mischievous "Meanies."
The Heroic Numberjacks
The Numberjacks are the main heroes of the show. Each number from 0 to 9 is a different character. Their age generally matches their number. Numbers 0, 2, 4, 6, and 8 are male, while 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 are female. However, their gender is never directly stated in the show.
- Younger Numberjacks: 0 (lime), 1 (purple), and 2 (orange) are the youngest. They usually stay in the base. Sometimes, they might accidentally cause problems themselves.
- Main Problem Solvers: 3 (pink), 4 (blue), 5 (teal), and 6 (yellow) are the main characters. They are the ones who usually go out to solve problems. They also monitor things from the base.
- Older Numberjacks: 7 (red), 8 (azure), and 9 (green) are older. They have their own tasks but sometimes get involved in solving problems.
The Mischievous Meanies
There are five "Meanies" who often create trouble for people in the real world. Three of them are male: The Problem Blob, The Puzzler, and The Numbertaker. The other two are female: The Shape Japer and Spooky Spoon.
- The Problem Blob: This villain spits out green slime. Anything the slime touches gets a specific problem.
- The Shape Japer: This character causes trouble by changing the shapes of objects.
- The Puzzler: The Puzzler is known for trapping Numberjacks in puzzle bubbles. He also creates other problems and sets math puzzles. These puzzles must be solved to make the problems disappear. He is considered one of the most challenging enemies.
- Spooky Spoon: Her main trick is mixing things up, causing confusion and disorder.
- The Numbertaker: This character is a live-action man in a white coat and a tall top hat. He removes numbers or amounts of things. The Numberjacks must be very careful around him because they are numbers themselves. He uses tools like a number sucker-upper, a number grabber, a net, a magnet, and a hook to take things. He rarely speaks.
Episodes and Learning
Numberjacks has a total of 45 episodes, each lasting about 15 minutes. The show uses these episodes to introduce simple mathematical ideas. It encourages young children to become interested in math by showing how numbers are part of everyday life.
The series aired from October 16, 2006, to December 11, 2009. Each episode presents a new challenge that the Numberjacks must solve using their math skills.
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The 10 Numberjacks
See also
In Spanish: Los Súper Números para niños
