Sec 1 moves fast.
Moving from Primary 6 to Secondary 1 is more than changing schools. Students may suddenly be managing:
- New school
- More subjects
- New teachers
- New timetable
- CCA
- More homework
- New classmates
- Faster learning pace
Same 24 hours.
More to manage.
Once school begins, finding extra time to catch up can become harder.
That is why the school holidays are a useful opportunity to build selected foundations, without rushing through the whole Sec 1 syllabus.
A head start — not a race through Sec 1.
Your child does not need to finish the whole Sec 1 Math syllabus before January.
The goal is to build familiarity and confidence in important Numbers & Algebra foundations before the school term begins.
“I’ve seen this before. I know how to start.”
How Head Start works
Not just more questions.
Instead of simply giving students page after page of questions, Head Start follows a structured learning process.
LEARN
Clear concept and worked example
TRY
Attempt focused practice
CHECK
Mark and identify mistakes
CORRECT
Redo errors properly
MASTER
Check whether the skill can be applied independently
PROGRESS
Move forward when ready
What does your child get from Head Start?
Build important foundations
Become familiar with selected Numbers & Algebra concepts before Sec 1 begins.
Less unfamiliarity in January
Important ideas will not feel completely new when they appear in class.
Better correction habits
Students learn to identify and correct mistakes instead of simply moving to the next question.
A clear learning routine
Learn → Try → Check → Correct → Master → Progress.
Greater confidence
Familiarity can help students approach new Sec 1 lessons with greater confidence.
Parents can see progress
The structured mastery approach gives parents a clearer indication of whether the child is ready to move on.
Free Trial Pack • No purchase required
Suitable for G2 & G3
17 modules.
HS18 is a G3-only extension module.
This is a focused Numbers & Algebra Foundation programme. It does not cover the complete Sec 1 Mathematics syllabus.
Not sure if Head Start is right for your child?
Try it free first.
Let your child experience the Head Start learning method before deciding on the complete programme.
No purchase required to try the FREE Trial Pack.
How to start
- STEP 1
Get the free trial
Register through the short form.
- STEP 2
Let your child try it
Allow your child to attempt the trial independently.
- STEP 3
Check the progress
Use the answers and Progress Guide to identify areas that may need more attention.
Learn with Ms Janis
Start ahead now.
Less panic later.
Give your child a chance to become familiar with important Sec 1 Math foundations before school begins.
Get the free trial pack