Tang2 Math Conference
RegisterThis fall, Tang Math will bring our one-day conference to 9 cities across the U.S. With both Greg Sr. and Greg Jr. leading breakout sessions, you'll get world-class PD that is focused, specific, and relevant to your grade level!
Are you ready for a better approach to math PD?
We know how difficult it is to be out of the classroom during the school year. That's why this fall, we're packing a lot of learning into one powerful day at our Tang2 Math Conference. We offer separate learning tracks for K-2 and 3-6 teachers, with targeted sessions featuring grade-specific strategies and teaching methods, proven models and materials that are boosting student understanding and test scores across the country, and ongoing support throughout the school year.
Who should attend?
Our conference welcomes teachers looking to strengthen their instruction and understanding, coaches supporting school-wide improvement, interventionists working to close learning gaps, and administrators seeking a more comprehensive and effective approach to learning.
Are you a homeschooler looking for a world-class curriculum, digital and print materials, on-demand teaching videos, intervention and enrichment resources, and fluency games and activities? Join our classroom educators for an incredible day of learning.
Why Tang2?
Greg Sr. and Greg Jr. are the creators of Tang Math, a K-5 curriculum producing incredible growth in student understanding and test scores in schools across the U.S. Greg Sr. has keynoted major math, technology, and literacy conferences, licensed teaching materials to textbook companies, written New York Times bestselling children's books, and led more than 4,000 in-person workshops over the past 26 years.
At Tang2, both Gregs will share the strategies, ideas, models, and methods they have spent years developing.
Where and when can you join us?
This fall, Tang Math will bring our one-day conference to nine cities across the U.S. You'll get world-class PD that is focused, specific, and relevant to your grade level. And because Tang2 conferences are intentionally smaller and more personal, you'll have opportunities to ask questions, share ideas, and build relationships with the Tang Math Team and fellow educators.
What will you learn?
In one math-packed day, we'll show you Tang Math's strategic, streamlined approach to teaching and learning four critical areas of K-5 mathematics: Number Sense & Place Value, Whole Number Operations, Additive & Multiplicative Word Problems, and Fraction Fundamentals. You'll learn firsthand how to use a handful of powerful models and manipulatives to teach key concepts across grade levels. Our "less-is-more" approach will have you wishing you had learned math this way!
| Schedule | K-2 Track | 3-6 Track |
8:00-8:30 Welcome | Check-In Coffee, Tea and Beverages | |
8:30-9:40 Session 1 | K-5 Keynote Greg Sr. | |
9:40-10:50 Session 2 | Number Sense Greg Sr. | Multiply & Divide Greg Jr. |
10:50-12:00 Session 3 | Add & Subtract Greg Jr. | Base 10 Thinking Greg Sr. |
12:00-12:40 Break | Box Lunch Provided | |
12:40-1:50 Session 4 | Fraction Foundations Greg Sr. | Word Problems ×/÷ Greg Jr. |
1:50-3:00 Session 5 | Word Problems +/− Greg Jr. | Fraction Fundamentals Greg Sr. |
When students develop strong number sense, strong arithmetic skills follow naturally. But what is number sense? Do some kids naturally have it, while others don't? If they don't, how can we help them build it? We will explore the most effective ways to develop number sense. We will use concrete and pictorial models - including snap cubes, ten frames, number bonds, and a digital subitizing tool - to build a deep, lasting understanding of place value and our Base 10 number system.
Can a progression of concrete, pictorial, and abstract models help students master their math facts? Can they lay the foundation for fractions, mixed numbers, and decimals? Can a strong grasp of additive thinking be the key to developing multiplicative reasoning as kids grow older? Join Greg Jr. for a step-by-step progression of models, strategies, and skills - beginning with single-digit operations in the early grades and progressing to multi-digit whole numbers in the intermediate grades.
Is there a consistent way to model word problems so students stop guessing and start reasoning? Can we help them understand keywords in context instead of relying on rote rules that don't work? The answer is yes! Take a deep dive into word problems with Greg Jr. as he shares his sure-fire, systematic approach to modeling word problems. We'll start with single-step problems, then progress to advanced multi-step problems, ensuring a solid understanding every step of the way.
Are there a few key concepts and skills students must master to become proficient with fractions? Is there a simpler and more effective way to learn them? When fractions are taught well, is it easier to understand and master decimals? Join Greg Sr. for a strategic, streamlined, and systematic approach to teaching fractions. We'll build on whole-number skills, use powerful linear models like bar models and number lines, and most importantly, apply common-sense thinking.
Meet your world-class speakers:
Author of the Tang Math K-5 curriculum, a program designed to help teachers develop confident, capable thinkers and problem solvers. With decades of experience and a gift for making math make sense, Greg continues to inspire educators and students around the world. Since 2001, Greg has done more than 4,000 in-person workshops, conferences, and school visits. In the past four years, he has taught more than 2 million students through his live and virtual lessons.
Greg's books and teaching materials have been licensed by major textbook programs around the world and his popular children's books include The New York Times best seller The Grapes of Math, the gold medal-winning eBook Math Appeal, and six other children's books from Scholastic.
Creator of TangMath.com and an expert in education technology. His journey into tech began at Brown University, where he co-founded his first startup - a virtual reality company integrating motion-capture technology for training applications. In 2016, he launched Tang Math LLC, growing it into a global online retailer of math games and digital puzzles. Over the next three years, he built the largest student enrichment and math-night program in the country, hosting over 200 events annually and running summer-school programs in eight cities nationwide.
Today, as CEO of Tang Math, Greg Jr. continues to push the boundaries of math education, embracing AI and emerging technologies to shape the future of learning.
This conference was, without question, the best conference I have ever attended. Every session was packed with inspiration, meaningful content, and practical strategies I could use immediately. I left feeling reinvigorated, excited to teach, and convinced that every math teacher would benefit from attending."
I cannot put into words what the PD from Greg Jr. did for us. My teachers were engaged, excited, and walked away with math confidence that I've never seen them have before. They were excited to come back (we were in preplanning last week) and ready to immediately make changes in order to reach all of their students in math. It was a beautiful thing to witness as one of their leaders and their instructional coach. I also walked away with incredible knowledge for the K-2 band since my background was in mostly 3-5th grade math application. So thank you for that awesome opportunity!"
The best math conference I've attended in years! Love that Greg gave us the nuts and bolts to helping students develop thinking processes for math. I hope everyone teaching our youth attends a Greg Tang workshop ASAP!"
I thought this workshop was invaluable in showing not only strategies that teach the conceptual understanding but also are applied all through a child's math journey. I love how common sense Greg's approach is. Magical!"
This was my first Greg Tang workshop and 3 days later, I am still talking about it and I don't anticipate that changing anytime soon! I transitioned from education 5 years ago and in one workshop, Greg has brought me up to speed. Granted, I still have lots to learn, but he gave me the foundational support I have been looking for all year. I am excited to start working with my teachers on number bonds, fluency, and reasoning skills. Thank you!"
How do we make math great in your school?
Real improvement doesn't come from adding more programs, more strategies, or more tasks for teachers. It comes from doing the right things well - together with strong building leadership, teachers working together, better teaching methods, and parents who understand and support student learning.
We believe the key to effective professional development is effective implementation and follow-up. To help with both, the Fresh Thinking Foundation will provide resources for your classroom, including Tang Math's K-5 curriculum for the 2026-27 school year. Classroom teachers will also receive ongoing virtual support - including PD, student lessons, parent workshops, and family game nights. We don't believe in "one and done." We will support, teach, and encourage you throughout the year.