Whether your child is just beginning their primary school math journey or moving up to the next grade, building a strong foundation is key to helping them excel.
At Oodles Learning, Singapore’s trusted provider of math enrichment programmes, we’ve helped more than 100,000 families navigate these crucial years. Let’s explore practical ways you can set your child up for success, boost their math confidence, and start the year on the right foot.
1. Nurture a Positive Mindset Towards Mathematics
At Oodles Learning, we know confidence is a game-changer. Mathematics doesn’t have to feel intimidating for your child. Help them approach the subject with positivity and resilience. A growth mindset teaches children that challenges are opportunities to develop themselves and that mistakes are valuable stepping stones to success in math.
Try This: Share success stories of people overcoming math struggles and emphasise that effort is as important as results when it comes to excelling in math.
2. Refresh Key Math Concepts from 2024
Did you know that revisiting old topics is one of the most effective ways to strengthen your child’s math foundation? A little revision during the holidays can go a long way in helping them hit the ground running in 2025. Take some time to review last year’s mathematics textbooks, worksheets, and other materials with your child to reinforce their understanding.
Quick Math Tip: Spend 30 minutes a day reviewing primary school math topics using Oodles Learning’s comprehensive learning sheets and MathQuest practices.
3. Preview the 2025 Syllabus
A sneak peek at upcoming math topics can make the transition into new content smoother. Familiarity with key concepts like fractions, decimals, or word problems gives your child a headstart in class and greater confidence in moving forward with their primary school math learning.
Pro Tip: Enroll in an Oodles Learning centre at the start of the year to get expert math tuition, guidance, and structured lessons that align with the MOE syllabus.
4. Make Math Fun and Practical
Math isn’t just about textbooks—it’s everywhere around us! Show your child how math applies to real life. Whether it’s calculating change, doubling recipe measurements, or figuring out travelling times, hands-on activities will make math engaging and relatable.
Activity Idea: Explore free math apps or fun math board games, or check out Oodles Learning’s problem-solving-focused curriculum to nurture critical thinking.
5. Set SMART Goals for Math Success
Help your child create Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound (SMART) goals for the new school year. Set clear goals like mastering the times tables in two months, or improving test accuracy by the end of the semester. Working towards these targets will keep your child motivated and focused throughout the school year.
Bonus Math Tip: Work with Oodles Learning coaches to set personalised goals tailored to your child’s strengths and identify areas for improvement in primary school mathematics.
6. Build a Consistent Study Routine
Consistency is key to mastering math concepts. Encourage your child to develop a daily touch with Math. Start small at 20 minutes, and build up the regime progressively. Set up a dedicated study space at home and establish a schedule that balances focused learning time with breaks to prevent burnout.
Pro Tip: Oodles Learning offers regular math tuition classes in Singapore that fit your family’s routine, providing both structure and expert support.
7. Address Learning Gaps Early
If your child struggled with certain topics last year, now is the time to address those gaps. While it may be tempting to “wait and see first” after the first weighted assessment, this could lead to frustration from poor results. A proactive stance to prevent this situation would be, working closely with your child to pinpoint math lessons or concepts that gave them trouble in the past year, and taking actionable steps to support them in overcoming those challenges. Work with your child to pinpoint math lessons or concepts that gave them trouble in the past year, and take steps to support them in overcoming those challenges.
Solution: Oodles Learning’s targeted programmes are designed to identify and address learning gaps in primary school mathematics, giving your child the confidence they need to excel.
8. Encourage Peer Learning and Collaboration
Group learning can make math more enjoyable and less daunting. Studying with friends can foster collaboration, build social skills, and enhance understanding. Having the support of peers, whether in math tuition classes or study groups with friends, may also help your child feel more encouraged to tackle new and challenging topics in their lessons.
Try This: Explore Oodles Learning’s small-group classes for collaborative problem-solving in Singapore primary school-level mathematics.
9. Prioritise Your Child’s Well-Being
A happy and healthy child learns better. Ensure your child gets adequate rest, eats nutritious meals, and has time for relaxation and playtime. It’s important that children find mental, physical, and emotional enrichment outside of school and tuition classes. Remember, overall well-being is just as important as academic readiness.
Relaxation Tip: Introduce mindfulness exercises before math study sessions to improve focus and reduce stress.
10. Partner with a Trusted Math Enrichment Centre
At Oodles Learning, we specialise in helping children build a strong math foundation through engaging lessons, proven strategies, and a supportive environment.
If you’re looking for expert guidance to boost your child’s math confidence and performance, we are here for you.
Visit Oodles Learning’s website to explore our +hinkingMath enrichment programme, learn about our teaching methodologies, and find a centre near you in Singapore.
Why Choose Oodles Learning?
• Aligned with MOE Syllabus: Our lessons are tailored to complement what your child learns in school.
• Experienced Math Coaches: Our expert educators make math engaging and accessible.
• Proven Results: More than 100,000 students in Singapore have improved their math performance and confidence with Oodles Learning.
Make 2025 the year of growth and success for your child. Oodles Learning is here to support your child every step of the way to mastering Mathematics.
Start strong—let’s make 2025 the year your child excels in Primary School Mathematics!
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