FAQ

Level B is intended for average children in year 1.  Level C corresponds with year 2, etc. However, Milestone Maths is designed to allow children to move at their own pace (once they are reading independently) so it may be appropriate for a student to be studying a book that is ‘above’ or ‘below’ their nominal year level.

It comes down to flexibility and student appeal.

Breaking the year into four books allows for more precise placement and pacing for your child. It also breaks the material into manageable, “bite-sized” chunks, making it feel less daunting and more appealing to students than one or two larger volumes.

This structure supports steady progress without overwhelming young learners.

Please see our detailed placement guide.

We plan to release at least one level of Milestone Maths in time for each new school year. If your child begins on Level B or Level C in 2025, and they complete one level per year, a new level will be ready for them as they need it.

In the primary years, lessons should take between fifteen and thirty minutes to complete. Enrichment or game activities may take longer, especially if the students are enjoying them.

If your child regularly takes longer than thirty minutes to complete a lesson, please see our posts on studying maths efficiently and placing your child in Milestone Maths.

Sumstix, also known as Cuisensaire rods, are the essential resource for the primary levels of Milestone Maths. They make teaching and learning even difficult mathematical concepts child’s play. For more information please see our post: What are Sumstix?

Milestone Maths is aligned to Version 9 of the Australian Curriculum.

Short answer: probably not but there are some must do.

Long answer: read our posts on how to study maths efficiently and not negotiable activities.