Why Gaps in Primary Maths Matter More Than You Think

Gaps Grow Fast When Foundations Are Missed

Maths is like a staircase. Each concept builds on the one before. When kids miss a step early, they don’t just trip for a moment - they struggle with every step that follows. In the early years, gaps can be small and easy to miss. But over time, they grow into something much harder to fix. That’s why strong foundations in primary school matter more than ever.

“Maths is highly cumulative - strong foundations in primary school are critical.” (Grattan Institute, 2023)

The Grattan Report makes it clear. The structure of mathsisn’t forgiving - one missed skill creates a chain reaction. Children who don’t fully grasp number sense, place value, or basic operations often carry confusion into higher years. What could have been confidence becomes avoidance. What could have been clarity becomes chaos. That’s not just unfair - it’s unnecessary.

At My5 Minute Maths Tutor, we’ve engineered our program to stop those gaps before they grow. Every 30-minute lesson breaks the learning down into five short, focused mini-lessons. Each one targets a different core skill - and each one is followed by a worksheet designed to lock in the concept immediately. No guessing. No random activities. Just clear, connected learning that builds real strength over time.

This approach gives children something most systems don’t - a chance to succeed by mastering each step, in order, at the right pace. They’re not rushed. They’re not overwhelmed. They’re not stuck in a spiral of catch-up. Instead, they’re climbing steadily - with confidence under their feet. That’s what happens when learning is explicit, structuredand cumulative by design.

If your child is in primary school and you’ve ever wondered whether they might be falling behind, this is your moment. Don’t wait for the cracks to show. Book a free call with the My5 team today and we’ll walk you through how our method works - and how it can support your child’s learning journey with structure, confidence and lasting success.

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