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- Years 4–6 · Upper Primary
Years 4–6 Mathematics & English, where foundations deepen.
A structured, SCSA-aligned program covering Mathematics and English for Years 4, 5 and 6 — the years where number sense, reading comprehension and writing skills mature. Select a year level below to explore the full curriculum.
- Mathematics
- English
- Small groups, max 6
- Online or in-person
Program snapshot
Year level
Year 4, 5 & 6
Subjects
Mathematics & English
Structure
4 Terms, WA School Calendar
Curriculum
SCSA aligned Maths and English
Group size
Max 6
Format
Piara Waters & Online
- Why Years 4–6 matter
The bridge to secondary school.
Years 4 to 6 are where children transition from concrete learning to more abstract, independent thinking. In Mathematics, they move from basic operations to multi-digit calculation, fractions, decimals, percentages and early algebraic reasoning. In English, they move from learning to read to reading to learn — interpreting and comparing texts, strengthening grammar and vocabulary, and writing structured imaginative, informative and persuasive pieces.
These are also the years where NAPLAN (Years 3 and 5) and GATE preparation (Year 5 for Year 7 entry) intersect. A strong foundation in upper primary ensures your child enters high school confident and capable — not catching up.
Our program is mapped to the 2026 WA SCSA scope and sequence for Mathematics and Englnce, then adjusted to each child’s current level and classroom.
Who this program suits
- Children building fluency with multiplication, division and fractions
- Children preparing for NAPLAN (Year 5) or GATE/ASET (Year 5–6)
- Students who need targeted gap-filling in specific maths or English areas
- Families wanting an SCSA-aligned program alongside school
- High-achievers seeking extension and enrichment beyond the classroom
- Curriculum by year level
What's covered, year by year.
Select a year level, then toggle between Mathematics and English to see how content is organised by curriculum strand — all aligned to the 2026 WA SCSA syllabus.
Number & Algebra
Place value, multiplication & fractions
- Read, write & order numbers to at least six digits; odd & even
- Read & write decimal numbers up to two decimal places
- Recall multiplication facts to 10×10 and related division facts
- Add & subtract up to four digits; multiply two-digit by two-digit
- Explore equivalent fractions & connect to decimals
- Create multiplicative patterns & investigate saving/spending
Measurement & Geometry
Perimeter, area, angles & time
- Measure & compare perimeter using scaled instruments
- Compare area of rectangles using informal square units & arrays
- Compare angles to a right angle; identify <, = or > 90°
- Measure capacity (L, mL), mass (kg, g) & explore volume
- Convert between units of time; read am/pm & determine duration
- Create & interpret grid maps; connect 3D objects to 2D representations
Probability & Statistics
Likelihood, data & graphs
- Order likelihood of chance events; identify independent events
- Conduct repeated chance experiments & describe variation
- Collect categorical data; represent using pictographs & column graphs
- Interpret many-to-one pictographs & communicate findings
Language
Grammar, sentences & word knowledge
- Complex sentences with dependent clauses and text connectives
- Expanding noun and verb groups to add detail
- Vivid vocabulary: similes, metaphors & personification
- Prefixes, suffixes & multisyllabic spelling patterns
Literature
Reading & responding to stories
- Character, setting & plot development
- How rhythm, imagery & sound devices create effect
- Sharing and justifying personal responses to texts
- Creating stories with developed storylines & characters
Literacy
Comprehension, writing & speaking
- Fluent reading with self-correction; literal & implied meaning
- Features of imaginative, informative & persuasive texts
- Planning paragraphs with topic-specific vocabulary
- Short oral presentations; legible joined handwriting
Number & Algebra
Large numbers, decimals & fractions
- Read, write & order seven-digit numbers and beyond
- Compare & order decimal numbers; partition using place value
- Identify factors & multiples; add/subtract fractions (same denominator)
- Multiply larger numbers by one- & two-digit; divide with remainders
- Recognise 100% as a whole; create increasing/decreasing patterns
- Create simple budgets; explore estimation strategies
Measurement & Geometry
Metric units, angles & coordinates
- Choose appropriate metric units for length, capacity & mass
- Perimeter of rectangles; area using metric square units (cm², m²)
- Measure & construct angles with a protractor; classify angle types
- Volume of rectangular prisms using cubic units (cm³)
- Grid coordinates; connect 3D objects to their nets; 12/24-hour time
Probability & Statistics
Equally likely outcomes & line graphs
- Compare equally likely vs not equally likely outcomes
- Conduct repeated experiments; represent results as fractions
- Describe & interpret line graphs showing continuous data over time
- Pose questions, collect data & choose appropriate representations
Language
Clauses, speech & vocabulary
- Complex sentences with embedded clauses
- Quoted & reported speech with correct punctuation
- Expanded noun & verb groups for precise meaning
- Word origins: Latin & Greek roots, prefixes & suffixes
Literature
Point of view & author style
- How point of view shapes a story
- Author style: imagery, metaphor & personification
- Justifying opinions with evidence from the text
- Experimenting with figurative language in own writing
Literacy
Comprehension & text creation
- Skimming, scanning & comprehension strategies
- Persuasive & informative texts with cohesive paragraphs
- Dialogue punctuation & specialist vocabulary
- Rehearsed presentations; Year 5 NAPLAN reading & writing skills
Number & Algebra
Integers, decimals & percentages
- Investigate positive & negative integers; order on a number line
- Square, prime & composite numbers; use arrays to explain
- All four operations with whole numbers; order of operations & brackets
- Add & subtract fractions with related denominators
- Add, subtract & multiply decimals; divide by powers of 10
- Connect fractions, decimals & percentages (10%, 25%, 50%)
Measurement & Geometry
Conversions, Cartesian plane & transformations
- Convert between metric units (mm↔cm↔m↔km; g↔kg; mL↔L)
- Area of rectangles from dimensions; volume of rectangular prisms
- Complementary, supplementary & vertically opposite angles
- Translations, reflections & rotations of 2D shapes
- Cartesian plane: locate points in all four quadrants
- Construct prisms & pyramids; use timetables for duration
Probability & Statistics
Probability scales & data displays
- Order chance events on a scale from 0 (impossible) to 1 (certain)
- Conduct simulations; compare expected & observed frequencies
- Interpret data displays using mode, range & shape
- Side-by-side column graphs & line graphs; how displays influence audiences
Language
Sophisticated sentences & cohesion
- Varied embedded clauses & complex sentences for effect
- Cohesion through repetition & word associations
- Figurative & emotive vocabulary choices
- Latin & Greek roots, base words & affixes
Literature
Analysing & comparing texts
- Comparing texts and authors’ styles
- Extended metaphor & how point of view shapes meaning
- Texts in historical, social & cultural contexts
- Adapting plot, character & setting in own writing
Literacy
Critical reading & writing for high school
- How structure & language features work together
- Media texts, bias & objective vs subjective language
- Planning, editing & publishing multimodal texts
- Structured presentations with visual features
Year 6 English content from the WA SCSA curriculum. Students develop the reading, writing and analytical skills they need for high school.
- How sessions work
Our teaching approach.
Every session follows a consistent structure designed to build understanding, not just complete worksheets.
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Plan
📋
Diagnostic
Identify gaps & strengths against SCSA expectations
Teach
🎯
Targeted lesson
Focused concept introduction with worked examples
Apply
✏️
Guided practice
Scaffolded problems with tutor support & feedback
Practise
🧩
Problem solving
Real-world application & multi-step challenges
Review
📊
Progress check
Review understanding; set take-home practice
Refine
📝
Parent update
Session summary & next-steps sent to parents
- The EduLift difference
Why families choose us for upper primary.
SCSA-aligned, not generic
Every session maps to the 2026 WA SCSA scope and sequence for Mathematics and English. Your child learns what their school expects, reinforced with clarity and confidence.
Two subjects, one program
Upper primary is where reading and writing become more demanding. We cover both Mathematics and English so your child builds number confidence and strong literacy together.
NAPLAN & GATE ready
Year 5 NAPLAN and GATE/ASET preparation are naturally supported through our curriculum-aligned content. No separate cramming program needed — the skills are built in.
Parents stay informed
After every session you receive a summary of what was covered, how your child performed and what to practise at home. No guessing — you always know where they stand.
- What's included
Every enrolment includes.
Diagnostic assessment
A thorough baseline test in the first session to identify exactly where your child sits across the curriculum.
Personalised learning plan
A term-by-term plan aligned to SCSA, tailored to your child's gaps, pace and goals.
Worksheets & materials
SCSA-aligned worksheets, practice problems and homework sheets provided at no extra cost.
Session summaries
After every session, parents receive a brief report on what was covered, progress made and what to practise.
- Pricing
Simple, transparent term
pricing.
One flat rate per subject, with a clear saving when you bundle Mathematics and English together.
Single Subject
Maths or English · up to 6 students
$300 / term
$30 per class
- One subject: Maths or English
- Weekly session, full school term
- Diagnostic assessment & term progress report
- SCSA-aligned worksheets included
Maths + English Bundle
Both subjects, one enrolment
$550 / term
≈ $27.50 per class
- Both Maths & English, weekly each
- Combined term progress report
- Priority scheduling for both sessions
- Save $50 per term vs. enrolling separately
Based on a standard 10-week WA school term. Term fees can be split into instalments — ask us when you enrol.
- Common questions
Years 4–6 program FAQs.
Q.
Can my child do both Maths and English, or just one?
Either works. Many families start with Mathematics and add English later, or vice versa. Each subject is tutored separately so the focus stays sharp.
Q.
Will this help with NAPLAN preparation?
Yes. Our program is aligned to the same SCSA curriculum that NAPLAN tests. Year 5 students in particular will find that our Maths and English content directly reinforces the numeracy, reading and writing skills assessed in NAPLAN. For dedicated NAPLAN prep, we also offer a separate NAPLAN Preparation program.
Q.
Will this help with GATE/ASET?
Our upper primary Maths and English programs strengthen the quantitative reasoning, reading comprehension and writing skills assessed in the ASET. For dedicated GATE preparation covering all four ASET components (including abstract reasoning and writing), see our GATE & Selective Schools Prep program.
Q.
How do you know what my child's school is covering?
We map each year level to the WA SCSA scope and sequence, then adjust in the first session against your child's actual class program. If you share your child's school term plan, we'll align directly to it.
- No obligation
Book a free Years 4–6 trial session.
Try a Maths or English session before you commit — no pressure, no lock-in. Just a clear sense of where your child stands and how we can help.
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