KS1 · AGES 5–7
Structured mathematics sessions for ages 5–7. We build strong mathematical foundations through fluency, reasoning, and problem solving with our MaThesis programme.
Key Stage 1 Mathematics develops fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving across number, shape, measurement, and data. Children build confidence in arithmetic, apply mathematical skills in a range of contexts, and learn to explain their thinking using increasingly accurate methods and vocabulary.
Improve ME's MaThesis programme, aligned with the KS1 curriculum, places strong emphasis on developing secure mathematical foundations while encouraging independent thinking and reasoning. Through our four core learning pillars, children build confidence, accuracy, and mathematical understanding that prepares them for success throughout primary school and beyond.
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Programme
Four areas of focus across every KS1 Mathematics session.
Core calculation skills
Understanding space and measurement
Interpreting information and thinking logically
Applying skills and thinking mathematically
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.
Our approach is structured, personalised and designed to build real confidence and progress.
Our Improve ME curriculum is built on high-quality materials and carefully sequenced content, building on early number sense to develop strong problem-solving and reasoning skills for Key Stage 1.
Every child follows their own structured learning journey. Skills are developed step by step — from number bonds and place value to addition, subtraction, and early multiplication and division.
Children take ownership of their own learning through simple agreements, setting goals and celebrating their progress.
Children work towards Mathematics milestones, attaining certificates in number, addition, subtraction and problem-solving. We are here to celebrate with you!
FAQ
Everything you need to know about Mathematics at Improve ME
Our KS1 Mathematics programme covers four areas: Number and Arithmetic, Shapes and Geometry, Data and Reasoning, and Problem Solving and Reasoning. All four follow our structured MaThesis programme.
Year 2 does include statutory assessments in Maths and English in British curriculum schools. However, our focus is never narrowly on assessment preparation — we build genuine understanding that means your child is naturally ready when assessments come.
A maximum of two students per tutor. Most sessions run with one or two children.
We focus on making the most of session time. We may occasionally suggest consolidation activities between sessions, but we do not set formal homework — the session itself is where the learning happens.
We align with KS1 curriculum frameworks across British, IB, American, and CBSE schools but teach through our own MaThesis programme. Sessions support school learning while building deeper understanding that classroom time alone rarely has space to develop.
We stretch as well as support. If your child is ahead, sessions focus on deepening understanding, introducing higher-order reasoning, and building the habits — accuracy, method, systematic thinking — that matter as much as raw ability.
Most parents notice a change in confidence within four to six weeks. We track progress every session and provide regular parent updates so you always know where your child stands.
As early as possible. KS1 is where arithmetic habits form. Gaps that appear small at Year 1 become significantly harder to address by Year 3 or 4.
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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