An AI Primary Maths Tutor Trained By Teachers
Are you looking for high-quality primary maths tutors to help your pupils achieve their full potential in maths? Third Space Learning offers personalised, one-to-one online maths tuition that’s proven to boost confidence and results for primary school pupils.
Since 2013, Third Space Learning’s has delivered one to one maths tuition to over 160,000 Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 primary school pupils between the ages of 5 and 12.
We’ve taken insights from these 2,100,000 online one-to-one maths tutoring sessions in schools and developed Skye, an AI tutor unlike any others.
This is not chatbot tutoring. It’s real-time mathematical discussions with a specially trained tutor for a fraction of the cost of traditional one-to-one tutoring.
“The children love Third Space, it really supports what they do in class. The fact they have to speak with their own primary school maths tutor and explain their reasoning helps to develop confidence and their use of mathematical vocabulary.”
Karyn Astle, Deputy Headteacher,
Buckingham Park Primary School
Why choose Third Space Learning’s primary maths tutor?
1 Expertly trained by maths teachers
Unlike most tutoring providers, we don’t try to teach all subjects at all levels. We wouldn’t be your go-to for a science tutor or an English tutor. Instead, Skye has been trained specifically on the primary maths curriculum (and GCSE exam boards) following a sequenced primary maths tutoring programme of lessons.
2 Skye, the AI tutor, has had proven success
The maths lessons that the primary AI tutor teaches are closely matched to the Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 English National Curriculum with a focus on problem solving and reasoning. This alignment ensures that our tutoring complements and reinforces what pupils are learning in the classroom, providing seamless support for their maths education.
3 Personalised approach
Skye uses diagnostic assessment to identify each pupil’s individual learning needs and gaps in understanding. This informs a personalised learning plan that targets specific areas for improvement. And always there is a focus on problem solving. Tutors also work hard to build a rapport with their pupils, helping to engage pupils and make maths more relatable and enjoyable.
And it works – in an independent trial, pupils receiving weekly personalised one-to-one maths tutoring from Third Space Learning made 7 months’ progress in 14 weeks!
The results you can expect from the primary maths tutor…
A lesson matched to the child’s ability
For a pupil with less confidence, raising a hand in class can be daunting. Third Space Learning’s online maths lessons offer them the opportunity to talk through questions and build key numeracy skills with their own private AI tutor.
The AI maths tutor works closely with each pupil during tutoring sessions, asking questions like ‘how did you work that out?’ and ‘could you use any other methods?’ to ensure pupils develop deep conceptual understanding rather than relying on quick fixes.
Increased confidence in maths
Whatever level pupils are working at, they will progress faster if they have the confidence to keep trying. Skye the AI tutor offers pupils a safe place to challenge themselves — making a mistake is part of the process and leads to greater understanding.
A child with the confidence to ‘have a go’ in primary school will be much better prepared for the challenges of Key Stage 3 maths and GCSE as they move into secondary school and beyond.
Exam readiness
Third Space Learning’s online maths lessons are designed to make sure pupils get plenty of exam preparation and have the chance to try a range of more challenging applied reasoning and practice questions.
Though maths success extends beyond exam results, the time spent on practice questions and developing exam techniques helps pupils feel confident for any upcoming tests and entrance exams whether it’s SATs, the 7+, 10+, 11+ or even Common Entrance.
AI tutor increases engagement
Children have a tendency to switch off and lose concentration if they don’t feel engaged in maths lessons. And in a class of 30, it’s not easy for a primary school teacher to give each pupil the individual attention they might need to succeed.
Third Space Learning’s online tuition offers pupils the full attention of their own AI tutor, who works at just the right pace for them. ​​​​​​The one to one lessons follow an ‘I do, you do, we do’ approach to help students move from guided to independent practice, building their confidence and accelerating progress.
Primary school maths tuition with Third Space Learning: The details
Schools want to be sure their pupils are receiving the best tutoring possible. Here’s what sets our AI maths tutor apart:
Third Space Learning is a trusted education provider with many years of experience in the tutoring primary school pupils
AI tutoring can be as flexible as you want it to be. It’s designed to fit into your school day providing support for all those who need it.
All lessons are closely aligned to the English National Curriculum, and familiar schemes such as White Rose ensuring they link back to classroom teaching
Safeguarding is at the heart of all we do. Skye has been built to keep pupils engaged, on track and safe throughout the lesson, and no pupil data is used to train the AI tutor.
By taking maths tuition online and creating the first truly pedagogy-first AI maths tutor we’ve been able to help schools implement one to one primary education at a fraction of the cost of traditional face to face maths tuition.
“Builds confidence, develops reasoning skills through talk, is a safe environment for children to become confident in making mistakes – leading to increased resilience. The children enjoy working with their tutors focusing on specific skills in a fun and different way.”
Helen Soderstrom, Deputy Head
Mount Nod Primary School, Coventry
How our in school KS2 maths tutoring works
Online maths interventions in primary schools
School selects target pupils: The majority of primary schools use Third Space Learning’s tutoring services to support their Pupil Premium-eligible pupils.
Initial assessment: Pupils start their maths programme with an online assessment to identify their understanding of the topic, and help the AI tutor progress through lesson at the right pitch and pace. Teachers are also free to review and re-order the national curriculum aligned lessons at any point.
Regular online sessions: Each pupil receives their own personal AI tutor for regular lessons in our secure online classroom. There is no extra cost the more lessons you use – just one fixed fee.
Progress tracking: The pupil’s primary teacher in the classroom receives regular progress reports for each pupil to ensure that the content covered in the online maths tuition aligns with what’s happening at school. The reports also identify personal learning needs for each child in maths and how Third Space Learning is addressing them.
Additional resources: Schools who sign up for the primary school tuition programme also receive full access for all staff to the Third Space Learning Maths Hub. This library of KS1 and KS2 maths mastery resources includes the ever-popular Fluent in Five and White Rose Maths lesson slides.
School selects target pupils: The majority of primary schools use Third Space Learning’s tutoring services to support their Pupil Premium-eligible pupils.
Initial assessment: Pupils start their maths programme with an online assessment to identify their understanding of the topic, and help the AI tutor progress through lesson at the right pitch and pace. Teachers are also free to review and re-order the national curriculum aligned lessons at any point.
Regular online sessions: Each pupil receives their own personal AI tutor for regular lessons in our secure online classroom. There is no extra cost the more lessons you use – just one fixed fee.
Progress tracking: The pupil’s primary teacher in the classroom receives regular progress reports for each pupil to ensure that the content covered in the online maths tuition aligns with what’s happening at school. The reports also identify personal learning needs for each child in maths and how Third Space Learning is addressing them.
Additional resources: Schools who sign up for the primary school tuition programme also receive full access for all staff to the Third Space Learning Maths Hub. This library of KS1 and KS2 maths mastery resources includes the ever-popular Fluent in Five and White Rose Maths lesson slides.
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Frequently asked questions
What age is recommended for primary school maths tuition?
Third Space Learning’s specialist primary maths tutor only teaches online maths lessons to pupils in Year 4, 5, 6 or to pupils in Year 7 who have outstanding gaps from other Key Stage 2 year groups. We also have a GCSE maths tutoring programme for Year 10 and Year 11.
Do you offer exam revision programmes?
Third Space Learning’s specific Key Stage 2 SATs revision programme exists to help pupils master key exam skills in a nurturing, low-stakes environment. Lessons are prioritised based on their likely impact on pupils’ SATs scores and are broken down into 4 stages to help pupils develop the confidence and tools they need to tackle SATs-style questions. For GCSE-level students at secondary school, the GCSE maths tutoring programme provides online maths lessons suitable for all exam boards; AQA, Edexcel, and OCR. We do not offer A-Level or university-level maths tuition.
Which curriculum does the primary maths tuition follow?
All online maths lessons follow the English National Curriculum. Primary lessons are designed to plug gaps across KS1 and KS2, and specific SATs revision lessons are available for Year 6. Skye the AI tutor is trained to adapt their teaching style to match the methods used in UK classrooms, ensuring consistency with your pupils’ in-school learning.
Does your tutoring take place in-person?
No, each Third Space learner receives virtual lessons from their AI tutor via a digital tutoring system, customized to their individual learning approach. By taking maths tuition virtually, we’ve been able to help schools establish one-to-one primary education at a fraction of the cost of traditional personal maths tutors.