What’s covered (at a glance)#
Key Stage 1 (Years 1–2) Counting and place value, number bonds, addition/subtraction, early multiplication/division, money, time, and simple shapes/measures. (See the Mathematics section in the Primary National Curriculum (PDF).)
Key Stage 2 (Years 3–6) Larger numbers and efficient methods, times tables, fractions/decimals/percentages, long multiplication/division, ratio, algebraic thinking, geometry, and measurement. (Again, outlined in the Primary National Curriculum (PDF).)
Common sticky spots for children#
- Number sense & place value (e.g., regrouping across 10/100).
- Times tables recall, which underpins most KS2 methods.
- Fractions → decimals → percentages, especially equivalence.
- Multi-step word problems, where language can hide the maths.
- Time and measures, including converting between units.
How I support your child#
- Personalised plan: I meet them where they are and map clear next steps.
- Concrete → pictorial → abstract: hands-on models before symbols.
- Small wins, often: short practice, retrieval, and lots of encouragement.
- Confidence culture: mistakes are information, not failure.
- Light-touch homework & parent updates so you always know how it’s going.