Ever wondered what minuend and subtrahend actually mean? They both come from Latin — and once you know their roots, they suddenly make perfect sense. The minuend? The number that must be made smaller. The subtrahend? The part that must be subtracted. Little words, big clarity. #twinklmaths

“How we frame numeracy can massively impact how children feel about maths.” In this week’s Primary Maths Podcast, Georgina Durrant shares simple but powerful ways to build confidence: Praise effort Repetition for understanding Keep maths positive #twinklmaths

New episode of The Primary Maths Podcast! I’m joined by Twinkl’s National Inclusion Lead, Georgina Durrant @georginadurrant.bsky.social, to explore how we can make maths more inclusive for every child. https://youtu.be/0-siJwBwUEU #twinklmaths #SEND

Tom Isherwood and Jon Cripwell discuss the benefits of using different colour pens when modelling representations in primary maths lessons. It's a simple tip that can make all the difference to a pupil's conceptual understanding! #twinklmaths

Instead of showing colleagues a scheme activity, Lewis Horsley starts with the curriculum objective. From there, teachers collaborate on small steps, anchor tasks, hinge questions, scaffolds and challenges. That’s real collaborative planning. #TwinklMaths

“The learning in maths doesn’t just happen at the front. It happens when pupils talk, reason and explain their thinking.” Talk isn’t extra: it’s where mathematical understanding grows. #TwinklMaths

Lewis Horsley shared a key insight: spacing lessons so pupils forget a little actually helps them learn. That retrieval process makes maths more durable and meaningful. Are you planning for spacing and retrieval in your classroom? #TwinklMaths

“We don’t learn by always being right. We learn when we get it wrong.” Lewis Horsley reminds us that mistakes in maths aren’t failures: they’re where the real learning begins. What a great message to hear in Y2 - or in any classroom! #TwinklMaths

After a discussion on the podcast about measuring journey distances in songs, I want to know what your favourite non-standard unit of measurement is 🤔 Football pitches? Double-decker buses? (Why always a double-decker?) #twinklmaths

Just how does one escape from Year 6? It's a question you may hear in staffrooms across the country 😅 #twinklmaths #PrimaryEducation

The best maths learning doesn’t always happen at the front of the room. It’s in the conversations, the reasoning, the “aha!” moments pupils share with each other. 💡🗣️ #twinklmaths #primarymaths #mathsteaching #teachertok #classroomtalk #mathsreasoning

As a Y6 teacher, I never received any feedback from my secondary colleagues about how my former pupils were getting on in maths, or if there was anything I could do to support them further. Pete Mattock thinks it's time to change. What do you think? #twinklmaths #EducationMatters #MathsEducation

Could the solution to effective transition from Y6 to Y7 be a closer collaboration between primary and secondary teachers?

New to maths leadership in primary? It can feel daunting but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Join my FREE online training: 📅 Thu 25 Sept 💡 Practical tips, priorities & action plans 👉 eventbrite.co.uk/e/h... #twinklmaths

Year 7 maths shouldn’t feel like pressing reset. I spoke with @mrmattock and Becky Dawson about the KS2–KS3 transition, the “Year 7 dip,” and what schools can do differently. Read here 👉 twinkl.co.uk/news/br... #MathsEducation #KS2 #KS3 #Transition #twinklmaths

This week's episode of The Primary Maths Podcast poses (and attempts to answer) the question of why the transition from Y6 to Y7 is so tricky - especially when it comes to maths. I'm joined by Pete Mattock to attempt to shed light on the issue and suggest a solution! #twinklmaths

In the 70s and 80s, the BBC had TWO maths sitcoms for schools: Everyday Maths and Maths Counts. I'm launching a campaign to bring back the maths sitcom! Who would you cast in a modern day maths-inspired sitcom? #twinklmaths #twinklprimarymaths #primarymaths #teachers #primaryteachers

Year 7 pupils often feel like they’re “starting maths again.” Why? In Ep.13 of The Primary Maths Podcast, I talk with Pete Mattock about KS2→KS3 transition and why Sept is the right time to plan it—not July. Listen: youtu.be/sVUjdrMu0Go #MathsEd #PrimaryMaths #twinklmaths

On tomorrow's episode of The Primary Maths Podcast we're talking about transition! Yes, I do realise it's September and we're just starting the school year, but as my guest Pete Mattock points out, this is the ideal time to start thinking about the year ahead. #twinklmaths #twinklprimarymaths

I love and hate teaching how to categorise polygons 😂 "This is a square. It's also a rectangle, and a quadrilateral, and a rhombus, and..." It's fun to challenge misconceptions and assumptions, but it can also get quite complicated, quite quickly! #TeachingMaths #twinklmaths

What makes great teaching? @johntomsett.bsky.social reveals 10 essential principles in this episode of the Primary Maths Podcast with @joncripwell.bsky.social! 🎙 Watch now at: buff.ly/VU64APY You can learn more about the qualities that make truly great teachers in John’s new books: buff.ly/PinR4n2

Structure or autonomy? Curriculum doesn't have to force teachers to choose. Effective implementation makes all the difference. How do we strike the right balance? #teachers

🫖 Happy #NationalTeaDay! Tea is a love of mine – it fuels my thinking, soothes my soul, & is 95% of my personality! ☕ Big decision? Kettle's on. Tricky maths issue? Let’s brew! Caught in a spiral about workload & whether biscuits are 1 of my 5 a day? Tea will sort it! #BrewAndDo #TeaLeadership

Confidence and self-esteem are crucial in mathematical thinking. When students feel confident, they are more likely to engage in problem-solving and critical thinking. Building a positive mindset and creating a safe learning environment are key . bit.ly/4lEgM60

I found the Grattan Institute's report on primary maths education in Australia insightful. It's concerning that only 1 in 10 teachers feel well-prepared to teach maths. Have a read and let me know your thoughts. #MathsEducation #ContinuousImprovement 📊📚

I found the Grattan Institute's report on primary maths education in Australia insightful. It's concerning that only 1 in 10 teachers feel well-prepared to teach maths. Have a read and let me know your thoughts. #MathsEducation #ContinuousImprovement 📊📚