P6 maths tutoring: what P6 maths covers and how parents can help
The main content of P6 maths, where children most often get stuck, what parents can do at home, and what tutoring costs.
What does P6 maths cover?
- Decimals (IV) and (V)
- Percentages (I) and (II)
- Simple equations (II)
- Speed
- Perimeter (II) (circumference)
- Angle (degree)
- Area (III) (area of circles)
- Volume (II)
- Symmetry
- Averages
- Broken line graphs
- Pie charts
- Uses and abuses of statistics
Key points, key words and examples for every chapter: P6 maths topics
Where children most often get stuck
- Percentage word problems: discounts and percentage increase and decrease.
- Speed: how distance, time and speed are related.
- Getting ready for S1, where negative numbers and algebra begin.
How can parents help at home?
- Supermarket discounts are good percentage practice.
- On a journey, estimate "at this speed, how long until we arrive?".
- Over the summer, practise changing between fractions, decimals and percentages to prepare for S1.
How much does P6 maths tutoring cost?
Typical private tutoring rates are about $150–170 (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 P6 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 P6 course?
Yes. Learn mode is open for P6 now, free with no sign-up. Lessons are in Chinese for now.