KS1 · AGES 5–7
Key Stage 1 Mathematics
Structured mathematics sessions for ages 5–7. We build core number confidence, early geometry, and logical reasoning through our MaThesis programme — with a maximum of two students per tutor.
What Is Key Stage 1 Mathematics?
Key Stage 1 Mathematics establishes the critical skills children need to progress through primary school and beyond. At this stage, children move from early number recognition to applying arithmetic confidently, exploring shape and space, and beginning to interpret data.
At Improve ME, we follow our structured MaThesis programme alongside the KS1 national curriculum — ensuring your child builds genuine understanding, not just procedural answers. Sessions run with a maximum of two students per tutor, so every misconception gets caught and corrected early.
Ages 5–7
Age range
Year 1 and Year 2
Stage
Max 2 students per tutor
Group size
MaThesis programme
Programme
What Your Child Learns
Three areas of focus across every KS1 Mathematics session.
Core calculation skills
Number & Arithmetic
- Number sequencing and place value up to 100
- Addition and subtraction using mental and written methods
- Multiplication through skip counting, doubling, and repeated addition
- Division through sharing, grouping, and halving
- One and two-step word problems
Understanding space and measurement
Shapes & Geometry
- Properties of 2D and 3D shapes
- Symmetry and basic spatial reasoning
- Measuring length, mass, capacity, and temperature in standard units
- Reading time to the hour and half hour on analogue and digital clocks
- Positional and directional language
Interpreting information and thinking logically
Data & Reasoning
- Sorting and classifying using one or more criteria
- Comparing and ordering numbers — greater than, less than, equal to
- Reading pictograms, tally charts, and block diagrams
- Identifying patterns, sequences, and the odd one out
- Introduction to 4×4 Sudoku and structured logic puzzles
How We Track Progress
We assess your child at the start to identify exactly where they are in relation to the KS1 curriculum — what's secure, what's emerging, and what needs immediate attention.
Progress is tracked session by session. We note which concepts have been grasped and which need revisiting so no gap goes unaddressed.
Parents receive regular updates on what their child has covered, what's improved, and what the next focus areas are. Clear, honest progress reporting — no surprises.
How We Teach It
Small Groups
Every KS1 session has a maximum of two students. This isn't just a selling point — it fundamentally changes what's possible. Your child can't hide behind others, and neither can gaps.
Written Practice from the Start
We teach children to work accurately and systematically from the very beginning. Written practice and correct method are emphasised at every session — because habits formed at KS1 shape how children approach maths for years.
Structured Progression
Our MaThesis programme sequences learning deliberately. Each session builds on the last, so your child is always moving forward — not repeating what they already know or jumping ahead before foundations are secure.
Progress Tracking
We track exactly what your child has covered and how confidently they've grasped it. Regular updates keep parents informed, and our tutors adjust the pace based on what each child needs — not what a class average suggests.
Why Improve ME?
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Mathematics at Improve ME
About This Stage
Our Sessions
Subjects & Curriculum
Progress & Results
Getting Started
What Comes Next
KS1 is where habits form. Children who leave Year 2 with secure arithmetic, confident reading, and a willingness to attempt new problems have a fundamentally different experience at KS2 than those who arrive with gaps. Getting this stage right is one of the most valuable investments a parent can make.
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