How to choose the right stage for your child
In shortUse age as a starting point, then adjust after two or three steps. If three stars keep coming, move ahead. If one star or fewer keeps coming, we suggest moving to an easier unit.
Stages by age at a glance
| Stage | Ages | Content | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intro | 6 | Numbers to 10, adding and subtracting | 13 units · 43 steps |
| Stage 1 | 6–7 | Numbers to 20, adding and subtracting | 30 units · 117 steps |
| Stage 2 | 8 | Carrying, borrowing and numbers to 100 | 7 units · 22 steps |
| Stage 3 | 9 | Two-digit sums and times tables | 9 units · 34 steps |
| Stage 4 | 10 | Multiplying, dividing and first fractions | 8 units · 29 steps |
| Stage 5 | 11 | Big numbers, fraction and decimal sums, angles | 8 units · 31 steps |
| Stage 6 | 12 | Factors, common denominators, multiplying fractions and decimals, area | 8 units · 32 steps |
| Stage 7 | 13 | Dividing fractions and decimals, ratio and percent, circles and volume | 9 units · 33 steps |
On Learn, tapping age 6 suggests Intro, age 7 suggests Stage 1, and from age 8 the stage for that age. The suggestion looks only at age, so it may not match what your child can do today.
Intro or Stage 1?
This is the most common question for ages 6 and 7. These descriptions should help.
- Intro: counting to 10, comparing, joining and splitting, and adding and subtracting within 10. Start here if matching numerals to quantities is still hard.
- Stage 1: numbers to 20 with adding and subtracting. It assumes your child already knows sums within 10, such as 3 + 4 = 7.
Adjust after the first results
After two or three steps, use the table below. These are suggestions rather than rules.
| Result | Suggested next move |
|---|---|
| Three stars in a row | Try the next unit. If that is still easy, try the first unit of the next stage. |
| Mostly two stars | This is the right stage. Use “Try again” once, then move on. |
| Mostly one star | Read “Learn first” and the explanations together, then try again. |
| Steps with no stars in a row | Move to an earlier unit or stage. |
If your child is struggling, move somewhere easier and let confidence come back first. Stars already earned stay where they are.
Stage 2 and up are provisional
Intro and Stage 1 split each activity into its own small step. Stages 2 to 7 are provisional, based on the elementary curriculum, so they have fewer steps and each step covers more. We plan to split them further, and units and steps may change when we do.
The school grade shown on each stage is a rough guide and may not match your child’s class. Compare what your child is learning at school with the unit names in the stage.