Online Primary Maths Tuition in Singapore: One-to-One and Small-Group Tutors for P1 to P6
Primary Maths moves from counting and place value in P1 to fractions, percentage, ratio and simple algebra by P6, and every new topic leans on the ones before it. onlinetuition.sg matches P1 to P6 pupils with Primary Maths tutors for live online lessons, one-to-one or in small groups, following the MOE syllabus their school teaches.
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About the Primary Mathematics Syllabus
Every primary school teaches MOE's Primary Mathematics syllabus. The 2021 syllabus began with that year's P1 cohort and, from 2026, covers every level from P1 to P6.
- Syllabus
- MOE's 2021 Primary Mathematics syllabus, updated October 2025
- Content strands
- Number and Algebra · Measurement and Geometry · Statistics
- P1 to P4
- One syllabus, common to every pupil
- P5 and P6
- Standard Mathematics, or Foundation Mathematics, which revisits important P1 to P4 concepts and skills
- Standard or Foundation
- After the P4 exams the school recommends a subject combination, parents fill in an option form, and the level can be adjusted at the end of P5
- At the end of P6
- The PSLE: Standard Mathematics (0008) or Foundation Mathematics (0038), with a calculator allowed in Paper 2 only
Many skills in the syllabus are meant to be done without a calculator, from the order of operations in P5 to dividing fractions in P6, so written methods and mental calculation matter at every level.
Common Challenges Primary Maths Students Face
Place Value and Mental Sums
Renaming in addition and subtraction, and quick mental calculation, rest on a firm sense of tens, hundreds and thousands.
The Multiplication Tables
The tables of 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10 come in P2 and the tables of 6, 7, 8 and 9 in P3, and division, fractions and factors all depend on them.
Fractions and Decimals
Fractions start in P2, equivalent fractions in P3, then mixed numbers and decimals in P4, each relying on the year before.
Word Problems in Several Steps
Reading a long question, choosing the operations and keeping track of the working is a skill of its own.
Area, Perimeter and Volume
Telling area from perimeter, then finding a missing side, or the volume of water in a rectangular tank.
New Topics in P6
Ratio and algebra both begin in P6, the same year as the PSLE, alongside circles and average.
How Our Online Primary Maths Tutors Help
Pictures Before Symbols
The tutor draws diagrams and models on a shared whiteboard, so your child sees what a question means before writing any numbers.
Tables and Mental Strategies
Short, regular practice until the facts for your child's year come quickly and surely.
Step-by-Step Word Problems
Each problem broken into small steps, with the reasoning said out loud and written down.
Neat Written Methods
Working for the four operations, fractions and decimals set out so it is easy to follow and check.
Closing Gaps From Earlier Years
When a P5 topic is hard because of a P3 gap, the tutor goes back and fixes the gap first.
Lessons That Follow the Class
Worksheets and test corrections from school, so lessons match what the class is learning now.
Primary Maths Topics Covered by Our Tutors
MOE's syllabus sets out its content level by level, so the topics are listed by year in the syllabus's own words.
P1
- Number and Algebra
- Numbers up to 100 · addition and subtraction · multiplication and division · money
- Measurement and Geometry
- Length · time · 2D shapes
- Statistics
- Picture graphs
P2
- Number and Algebra
- Numbers up to 1000 · addition and subtraction · multiplication and division · fraction of a whole · money
- Measurement and Geometry
- Length, mass and volume · time · 2D shapes · 3D shapes
- Statistics
- Picture graphs with scales
P3
- Number and Algebra
- Numbers up to 10 000 · addition and subtraction · multiplication and division · equivalent fractions · money
- Measurement and Geometry
- Length, mass and volume · time, including the 24-hour clock · area and perimeter · angles · perpendicular and parallel lines
- Statistics
- Bar graphs
P4
- Number and Algebra
- Numbers up to 100 000 · factors and multiples · four operations · mixed numbers and improper fractions · fraction of a set · decimals up to 3 decimal places
- Measurement and Geometry
- Area and perimeter · angles · rectangle and square · line symmetry · nets
- Statistics
- Tables, line graphs and pie charts
P5
- Number and Algebra
- Numbers up to 10 million · four operations · fraction and division · four operations on fractions · decimals · percentage · rate
- Measurement and Geometry
- Area of triangle · volume of cube and cuboid · angles · triangle · parallelogram, rhombus and trapezium
P6
- Number and Algebra
- Dividing fractions · percentage · ratio · algebra
- Measurement and Geometry
- Area and circumference of circle · volume of cube and cuboid · special quadrilaterals
- Statistics
- Average of a set of data
Foundation Mathematics (P5 and P6)
Foundation pupils go back over whole numbers, fractions, decimals, time, area and perimeter, then learn a smaller set of the Standard topics, such as percentage, area of triangle, pie charts and average.
Why Choose onlinetuition.sg for Primary Maths Tuition?
Tutors Who Know the MOE Syllabus
Tutors need a deep understanding of the Primary Mathematics syllabus and how each level builds on the one before.
Standard or Foundation
In P5 and P6, lessons follow the level your child takes.
One-to-One or a Small Group
Choose one-to-one, or a small group of up to 4 pupils at the same level.
Live Lessons, Cameras On
Your child watches the tutor write every step on a shared whiteboard on Zoom.
A Trial Lesson First
Your child has a trial lesson with the tutor before you decide.
No Agency Fees
Requesting a Primary Maths tutor is free as well.
Frequently Asked Questions About Primary Maths Tuition
Thinking of Primary Maths Tuition?
Does My Child Need Maths Tuition in Lower Primary?
Not always. It helps most when the basics, such as place value, the multiplication tables or simple fractions, are shaky, because every later topic is built on them.
How Can I Tell If My Child Is Falling Behind in Maths?
Common signs are relying on counting for sums that should be quick, guessing at word problems, and marks that drop on the longer questions. Your child's teacher can also tell you which topics need work.
When Should My Child Start Primary Maths Tuition?
Whenever a gap appears. P3 and P4 are a good time, because fractions, decimals and area arrive then and P5 builds directly on them.
Can a Tutor Help With Foundation Maths?
Yes. Foundation Mathematics has its own syllabus in P5 and P6, and the tutor teaches to it, so mention Foundation in your request.
Is the Syllabus Different From When I Was in School?
It may be. Schools now teach MOE's 2021 syllabus at every level, so the tutor follows the current topics for your child's year, such as ratio and algebra in P6.
Getting a Tutor
How Do I Request a Primary Maths Tutor?
Fill in the free form above with your child's level, the class size you prefer and your usual free times. We'll reply on WhatsApp.
Who Teaches Primary Maths?
Part-time and full-time tutors, current and former school teachers, and undergraduates, each screened for qualifications, results and teaching experience.
Can One Tutor Teach Maths and Another Subject?
Mention both subjects in your request, and we'll arrange it where possible.
How Soon Will I Hear Back?
We aim to reply within one working day, and your child begins with a trial lesson.
Lessons
Can a Young Child Learn Maths Online?
Yes, at a quiet desk with a laptop, desktop or tablet that has a camera. Parents are welcome to sit in, though it helps to let your child work through each question alone.
How Long Are Primary Maths Lessons?
Usually 1.5 or 2 hours, at the same time each week.
How Does the Tutor Show Working Online?
The tutor writes and draws on a shared screen or digital whiteboard on Zoom, and your child can ask questions at any point.
What If the Internet Connection Drops?
Rejoin the same meeting link. Keeping Zoom updated helps.
Others
How Much Does Primary Maths Tuition Cost?
Fees depend on the level and class size. We'll confirm the fee on WhatsApp before the first lesson.
Are There Agency Fees?
No.
How Do Payment and Stopping Work?
Payment is by PayNow. To stop, please give one month's notice, out of courtesy to the tutor's planning.