How do the letters correspond to year levels?
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.
Why are there four student books per year level in the primary years?
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.
How do I place my child?
Since Milestone Maths is a mastery based curriculum, accurate placement is essential for success.
Students new to schooling will begin at Level A or B. For older students, we have a placement test. For more information, please see our detailed placement guide.
How long should a lesson take?
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.
Do we have to do every single question and activity?
Short answer: probably not but there are some must do.
Long answer: Your child should answer as many of the “Lesson Practice” questions as they need to understand the concept. The “Review and Practice” activities should all be completed. The drill is optional but the facts presented in it should be practiced some other way if the drill is not completed.
More info: Read our posts on why there are repeated questions in some lessons, how to study maths efficiently and not negotiable activities.
Do you have a scope and sequence?
Yes! We do. View it here.
When will the next level be released?
We aim to release at least one level of Milestone Maths in time for each new school year (usually in mid January). We plan to develop Milestone Maths to cover the entire scope of school from Foundation to Year 12.
Which version of the Australian Curriculum does Milestone Maths follow?
Milestone Maths is aligned to Version 9 of the Australian Curriculum. View our Scope and Sequence.
What are Sumstix?
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?
Do you run sales?
At Milestone Maths we don’t play retail games. We have made the deliberate decision not to run sales or to offer promotional discount codes.
We believe in a “Fair Price Promise.” In the retail world, deep discounts are often subsidised by inflating the standard price, which essentially means the most loyal, returning customers end up paying more to cover the cost of one-time “bargain hunters”.
I am personally uncomfortable with that dynamic. I believe that every family using Milestone Maths deserves the same honest, accessible price, whether it is their first order or their tenth. By keeping our pricing stable and removing the “discount” layer entirely, we can ensure that we remain fair to our long-term community.
This policy also allows us to focus our attention on what matters most: serving our loyal families by developing high quality homeschool curriculum materials and support videos.
How much will postage cost?
Our postage rates are simple and transparent. We offer two flat rate postage options:
- Standard post: $10.
- Express post: $20.
Express post refers to carrier transit time only. Orders will generally be processed according to our regular schedule.
Please note: In rare cases, very large or bulky orders may attract a shipping surcharge. We will email you before processing your order if this is the case.
When will my order be shipped?
To ensure that each order receives due care and attention, we operate on a weekly fulfillment cycle:
- Orders placed by Saturday are processed and filled on Sunday
- Orders are placed in the post on the following Monday or Tuesday.
For example, If you place an order on Wednesday 4th of some month, it will be processed on Sunday 8th and shipped by Tuesday 10th.
We believe that a consistent, rhythmic process ensures the highest level of service.
However, if you have an urgent, time-sensitive request, please contact us directly—we will always do our best to assist where possible.