P2 maths tutoring: what P2 maths covers and how parents can help
The main content of P2 maths, where children most often get stuck, what parents can do at home, and what tutoring costs.
What does P2 maths cover?
- 3-digit and 4-digit numbers
- Addition and subtraction (II) and (III)
- Basic multiplication
- Basic division
- Length and distance (III)
- Time (II)
- Money (II)
- 3-D shapes (II)
- Angles
- Directions and positions (II)
- Quadrilaterals (I)
- Pictograms
Key points, key words and examples for every chapter: P2 maths topics
Where children most often get stuck
- Times tables: reciting them is not the same as understanding "groups of".
- Remainders in division: children often forget that the remainder must be smaller than the divisor.
- Carrying and borrowing: steps are easy to miss in 3-digit column sums.
How can parents help at home?
- Turn times tables into everyday questions, such as "4 boxes of 6 eggs: how many eggs?".
- When sharing sweets, let your child share them equally and see how many are left.
- Ask your child to say what each step of a column sum does, not just write the answer.
How much does P2 maths tutoring cost?
Typical private tutoring rates are about $140–160 (university students) to 400+ (serving teachers) an hour (that platform's published 2026 fee guide). Group classes at tutoring centres usually cost less per student. Before signing up, see the five questions in the maths tutoring guide.
Learn maths at home with Sprout
Sprout is the online maths teacher at Sprout Classroom. No travel and no sign-up: open the page and start.
- A few minutes per lesson: one step at a time. Understand it first, then practise.
- Instant feedback: a wrong answer shows the reason and the correct steps straight away, and the question comes back at the end of the lesson.
- A little every day: streaks, XP and badges help children build a daily habit.
- Peace of mind for parents: no personal details, no ads, and progress is stored only on your device.
Learn mode is open for P1 to P6 now, with other levels coming later.
Frequently asked questions
Does a P2 student need a tutor?
Not every student does. If your child can finish homework and understands their own mistakes, short daily practice is enough. If they lose marks on the same kind of question in several tests in a row, it is worth getting help, or first using free online practice to find the weak spots.
Does Sprout have a P2 course?
Yes. Learn mode is open for P2 now, free with no sign-up. Lessons are in Chinese for now.