Peter Sullivan presents a flexible approach to mathematics education focuses on recognising and creating pattern sequences, especially in number patterns involving twos, fives, and tens. Challenges in learning are discussed, particularly the difficulties students face with fives. Proposed activit...

Peter Sullivan introduces a learning experience for students in levels two and three, focusing on patterns in numbers and counting. He explains scaled number lines and additive patterns, which help students grasp place value and prepare for formal methods. Sullivan emphasizes the importance of co...

Peter Sullivan introduces scaled number lines as an effective teaching tool for decimal numbers. He explains the differences between scaled and empty number lines, emphasizing how they aid in understanding decimal values. The content covers addition and subtraction of decimals, counting patterns,...

Flexible activities for teaching fractions focus on their representation on number lines. Fractions are explained as points on a number line, emphasizing scale and distance. Tasks help students visualize fractions and recognize patterns, enhancing fluency in addition and subtraction. The concept ...