Year 1-6 Maths Enrichment

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Core Highlights

Key Features of Austin Education's Year 1-6 Maths Enrichment:

Fully Aligned with the Victorian Curriculum – Deeper and More Thorough than Day School

• Our courses are strictly based on the Victorian Curriculum, but go beyond in breadth and depth, ensuring students not only grasp core concepts but can apply them flexibly.
• With a carefully measured head start (no more than 10% ahead of school content), students consolidate their day school knowledge while developing advanced mathematical thinking.

Systematic Teaching – Solid Foundation & Early Problem-Solving Skills

• Structured learning progression: Concept Explanation ➡️ Worked Examples ➡️ Question Type Training ➡️ Reinforcement Exercises. This helps students build both understanding and application step by step.
• Diverse question types: In addition to core calculations, students are introduced to applied problems, number patterns, and Olympiad-style challenges to ensure deep and thorough learning.
• For instance, in topics like “Lowest Common Multiple & Highest Common Factor,” students go beyond basic calculations to solve real-world applications, identify patterns in number sequences, and even explore arithmetic sequences to strengthen logical thinking.

Dual Focus on Maths & English – Broaden Cognitive Skills

• The maths curriculum integrates both numerical skills and mathematical English, helping students understand concepts more clearly in a bilingual learning environment.
• The English component includes advanced training across listening, speaking, reading, and writing, supporting improvement in school essays, reading comprehension, and expression.

Efficient Problem-Solving Techniques – Minimise Redundant Calculations

• While day school methods can be lengthy, Austin teaches the most efficient approaches to solving problems, reducing unnecessary steps and boosting calculation speed.
• We emphasise equation-based thinking, helping students develop habits for simplifying complex problems. The focus is not just on accuracy, but also on speed.
• For example, in solving “An item is $5 cheaper after a 10% discount – what was the original price?”, a typical school method may calculate 1% first, then multiply by 100. Austin’s method teaches direct logic: $5 ÷ 10% = $50 – a faster, more mathematically sound approach.

Exam Skills Often Overlooked by Day Schools

• In school, correct formatting is often not strictly enforced. However, in VCE maths exams, incorrect format can lead to significant mark deductions.
• Austin trains students according to VCE standards from an early age, helping them build proper habits and avoid losing marks due to presentation errors.

Small-Group, Targeted Teaching – Personalised Support for Every Student

• Avoiding the one-size-fits-all approach of large classes, we ensure each student receives individual attention.
• Our strong teaching team not only delivers content but also mentors students, guiding them in developing effective study methods and logical thinking skills.