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Dr Greg Curran

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Maths Pedagogical Coach & Teacher who specialises in building Thinking Classrooms (P-6). Passionate about LGBTQIA+ human rights & Climate Action. Views my own. Website: PushingTheEdge.org | Education Podcast: PushingTheEdge.org/itunes

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Emphasis on meaningfulness and sense-making as central to mathematical development. Memorization is fragile and recovery is difficult (as in forgot my password or lock cutter at my gym for forgotten combinations) but reasoning from basic meaning back to some fact is possible.
#MTBoS #TeachMath

08.07.2025 15:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Teach students five powerful Subtraction strategies, representing their thinking on number lines and with equations.

πŸ“Ί Watch now β†’ youtu.be/Qa93DRplJ2I

02.07.2025 07:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Here's a useful Retrieval Practice focusing on Addition Strategies and reasoning.

Different strategies are shown. Pause the video, ask your students - 'What's my Strategy?' and 'How do you know?

youtu.be/WrJ_kRLV66M

03.07.2025 07:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
What's my Subtraction Strategy? Teach & Review
Want to help your students develop strong subtraction skills and think flexibly about numbers? This video introduces five powerful strategies, representing t... What's my Subtraction Strategy? Teach & Review

Help students see Subtraction in new ways with Remove a Friendly Number, The Over Strategy & Constant Difference! πŸŽ₯ Watch & try β†’

03.07.2025 02:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Teach students five powerful Subtraction strategies, representing their thinking on number lines and with equations.

πŸ“Ί Watch now β†’ youtu.be/Qa93DRplJ2I

02.07.2025 07:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thinking Maths with Greg Curran I'm a Maths Pedagogical Coach in Primary/Elementary Education. I explain how to teach a variety of Number Sense routines. I also share tips and insights about using these routines in your classroom.…

Enhance your students' Number Sense with my Maths Videos

I've created a series of routines to strengthen foundational skills, including Number Partners to 10, 20, 100, and 1000, Counting routines, Problem Strings, and key Numeracy Strategies.

Here they are:

02.07.2025 02:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thinking Maths with Greg Curran I'm a Maths Pedagogical Coach in Primary/Elementary Education. I explain how to teach a variety of Number Sense routines. I also share tips and insights about using these routines in your classroom.…

Build your students Number Sense with my Maths Videos.

I've designed a sequence of routines to build students' foundation skills like Number Partners to 10, 20, 100 and 1000

Plus, counting routines. Problem Strings, and the Major Numeracy Strategies

Here they are:

01.07.2025 07:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thinking Maths with Greg Curran I'm a Maths Pedagogical Coach in Primary/Elementary Education. I explain how to teach a variety of Number Sense routines. I also share tips and insights about using these routines in your classroom.…

Build your students Number Sense with my Maths Videos.

I've designed a sequence of routines to build students' foundation skills like Number Partners to 10, 20, 100 and 1000

Plus, counting routines. Problem Strings, and the Major Numeracy Strategies

Here they are:

01.07.2025 07:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Review Subtraction strategies with my new video.

Challenge your students to identify the strategies shown and to justify their choice.

It makes for a powerful Review Routine - and builds their reasoning skills.

youtu.be/Qa93DRplJ2I

01.07.2025 03:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Absolutely yes. I see this everyday as a Maths Teacher & Coach.

26.06.2025 19:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Be More Efficient with Addition and Subtraction
Teach your students about efficiency in Addition and Subtraction.Students are shown an inefficient approach for 52 + 39 and 88 - 79.They are asked to 'be mo... Be More Efficient with Addition and Subtraction

In the third video in the series, we focus on being efficient with addition and subtraction.

Students are shown an inefficient strategy and must improve on it.

Next, they're shown two strategies, which is more efficient and why?

youtu.be/jAYs9p1gteg

3 of 3

26.05.2025 07:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
What's My Addition Strategy 2 (with Equations)
Teach and revise Addition Numeracy Strategies for 52 + 39 with this video.I demonstrate five addition strategies to solve this problem and represent my think... What's My Addition Strategy 2 (with Equations)

The second in my Maths Strategies series.

This video continues the focus on the major numeracy strategies for addition BUT this time, solutions are represented with equations.

youtu.be/gKjEG2B3sRQ

2 of 3

26.05.2025 07:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
What's My Strategy? (Subtraction #1)
Teach and revise Subtraction Numeracy Strategies for 307 - 154 with this video.I demonstrate five strategies to solve this problem and represent my thinking ... What's My Strategy? (Subtraction #1)

Teach and review the major Subtraction Strategies - with your students - with my latest video.

I cover all the major strategies, with students asked to identify the strategies shown and give reasons for their choices.

youtu.be/Qa93DRplJ2I

#Quick&ShortVideo

02.06.2025 00:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

In the second video, it's addition represented with equations.

Show the video, pause it, students identify the strategy and give reasons for their choice.

youtu.be/gKjEG2B3sRQ

2/4

02.06.2025 02:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Check out my Numeracy Strategy Series.

Students identify strategies shown, and give reasons for their choice.

First up, Addition, represented on number lines

youtu.be/WrJ_kRLV66M

1/4

02.06.2025 02:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

#MathPhoto25 #symmetry #iteachmath #iteachyogatoo!

14.06.2025 17:44 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Exploration + clear explanations = deep learning

Inquiry-based learning builds problem-solving skills, while explicit instruction gives students the vocab, concepts, and procedures they need. β€œStudents benefit most when the two go hand in hand,” says Smith.

2/8 #Inquiry #EduSky #MathEd

15.06.2025 00:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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What side of history do you want to be on?

What do you want to tell your grandkids?

These questions are directed to our politicians and our media #auspol

14.06.2025 01:22 β€” πŸ‘ 97    πŸ” 31    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1

Why ten-frames work: They build System 1 visual patterns (automatic recognition) that support System 2 reasoning (flexible thinking about 5+3, 4+4, etc.). Dual processing in action! #iteachmath #edusky #mtbos

12.06.2025 19:14 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Really worthwhile Reflection Questions for Maths.

12.06.2025 11:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Students in a classroom facing and writing on a whiteboard on the wall.

Students in a classroom facing and writing on a whiteboard on the wall.

Building status in the classroom is not a quick fix. It takes time, but the results are worth the effort.

Read more about what a community of mathematical thinkers looks like: cpm.org/how-do-we-bu...

#moremath #iteachmath #mtbos

11.06.2025 21:18 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
What's My Strategy? (Subtraction #1)
Teach and revise Subtraction Numeracy Strategies for 307 - 154 with this video.I demonstrate five strategies to solve this problem and represent my thinking ... What's My Strategy? (Subtraction #1)

Looking for ways to review and practise subtraction? Check out my latest video.

Strategies are shown, students identify them, and give reasons for their choice.

youtu.be/Qa93DRplJ2I?...

02.06.2025 07:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
What's My Strategy? (Subtraction #1)
Teach and revise Subtraction Numeracy Strategies for 307 - 154 with this video.I demonstrate five strategies to solve this problem and represent my thinking ... What's My Strategy? (Subtraction #1)

Check out my newest math video where I explore key Subtraction Strategies.

Students identify strategies shown and explain their reasoning.

youtu.be/Qa93DRplJ2I?...

#MathStrategies #SubtractionSkills

03.06.2025 02:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
What's My Strategy? Explore 5 Ways to Solve 307 - 154.
Teach and revise Subtraction Numeracy Strategies for 307 - 154 with this video.I demonstrate five strategies to solve this problem and represent my thinking ... What's My Strategy? Explore 5 Ways to Solve 307 - 154.

Five Ways to Solve 307 - 154. Which One Works Best for Your Students?

Help students find the strategy that clicks with them! 🎬 Watch the strategies unfold β†’

05.06.2025 02:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm digging deep into this journal article on arithmetic fluency. #ITeachMath

08.06.2025 23:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Fabulous Math Brain Teaser resources
#ITeachMath

08.06.2025 23:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
What's My Addition Strategy 2 (with Equations)
Teach and revise Addition Numeracy Strategies for 52 + 39 with this video.I demonstrate five addition strategies to solve this problem and represent my think... What's My Addition Strategy 2 (with Equations)

✨ Engage your students in Maths with Addition Strategies like Get to a Friendly Number & The Over Strategyβ€”helping them become flexible thinkers! πŸ“Ί Watch here β†’

03.06.2025 07:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
What's My Strategy? Explore 5 Ways to Solve 307 - 154.
Teach and revise Subtraction Numeracy Strategies for 307 - 154 with this video.I demonstrate five strategies to solve this problem and represent my thinking ... What's My Strategy? Explore 5 Ways to Solve 307 - 154.

Teach students five powerful strategies to solve 307 - 154, representing their thinking on number lines and with equations.

πŸ“Ί Watch now β†’ youtu.be/Qa93DRplJ2I

Pause & ask: What’s My Strategy? How do you know?

05.06.2025 07:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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OPINION: A big reason why students with math anxiety underperform β€” they just don’t do enough math Students with high levels of math anxiety perform worse not just in math classes, but also in STEM classes more broadly. They avoid math as much as possible. Science, technology and engineering…

What if some math anxiety stems from not seeing enough math? In this opinion piece, research digs into how to make math less scary for students. (via @hechingerreport.org) #iTeachMath #MathSky

04.06.2025 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
What's My Addition Strategy 2 (with Equations)
Teach and revise Addition Numeracy Strategies for 52 + 39 with this video.I demonstrate five addition strategies to solve this problem and represent my think... What's My Addition Strategy 2 (with Equations)

πŸ’‘ Math isn’t just about answers β€”it’s about strategy! This video introduces five essential ways to solve 52 + 39 with ease! πŸ“Ή Watch here β†’

04.06.2025 02:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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