20 Maths Talk for Early Years Measurement using informal units of measure. Maths Talk Routines are a specific type of mathematical conversation;The reference to ‘routines’ emphasises their common structure and intended regularity; andWhile there are different types of Maths Talks, they share a basic format.Maths Talks provide students with opportunities to:Notice structure, patterns and relationships;Clarify their own thinking;Test strategies to see if they are mathematically logical;Build a rep