One in Three Aussie Kids Are Behind in Maths — Here's How to Change That

One in Three Aussie Kids Are Falling Behind in Maths

One in three Australian students are leaving primary school without achieving proficiency in maths. That’s not just a stat - it’s a wake-up call. And it’s not just about a test score. It’s about your child’s confidence, capability and whether they believe they can succeed in maths… or not. According to the Grattan Institute, this is a national issue. But for your child, it’s deeply personal. And the window to act? It’s now.

“One in three Australian students fail to achieve proficiency in maths.”(Grattan Institute, 2023)

When children fall behind in maths, it doesn’t happen in one big moment. It happens slowly, subtly. A missed step here. A confusing lesson there. A shaky concept that gets buried under new content. And because the signs aren’t always obvious in the early years, many children slide under the radar. By the time the cracks show, the confidence is already broken. Maths is cumulative - but so is doubt. The longer we delay, the more entrenched the problem becomes.

That’s why we built My5 Minute Maths Tutor to change the equation. It’s not random practice or one-off tutoring. It’s a structured, systemised approach to building mastery. Every 30-minute lesson is built around five short, focused mini-lessons, each tackling a different core maths skill. After each mini-lesson, your child completes a targeted worksheet to embed the learning immediately. It’s simple, smart and strategic. We don’t overwhelm — we stack confidence one layer at a time.

The Grattan Report makes it clear: the traditional system isn’t catching everyone. But at My5, we don’t leave confidence to chance. Our program works for children who are struggling, for those who are coasting, and for those who want to get ahead. It’s predictable, repeatable, and child-friendly. The clarity of structure becomes the foundation for progress - and the result is a student who knows what to expect and starts to believe in their own capability.

So if your child is in primary school, this is your moment. Don’t wait until struggle shows up. Don’t wait until confidence is lost. Book a free 30-minute call with a My5 team member today. We’ll walk you through how the program works and how we can support your child’s learning journey - with structure, clarity, and confidence built from the start. Their maths success starts with the steps you take now.

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