Curriculum and progression
One mastery map, aligned to the curricula you already trust
Aika organizes maths into one carefully sequenced path, then maps it to the UK National Curriculum, US Common Core, and Singapore Maths so practice always lines up with school.
UK National CurriculumUS Common CoreSingapore Maths
ALIGNED BY DESIGN
Three curricula, one coherent path.
National Curriculum
Mapped to Key Stages 1 & 2 (Years 1-6), with built-in support for times-table fluency and 11+ entrance-exam reasoning.
- KS1 & KS2 coverage
- Times-tables & 11+ ready
Common Core
Lines up with the K-6 domains - Operations & Algebraic Thinking, Number & Operations, Measurement, Geometry, and Data.
- Grade K-6 domains
- Standards-aligned strands
Singapore Maths
Built on the same mastery philosophy - concrete-to-abstract progression and deep fluency before moving on, across Primary 1-6.
- Primary 1-6 path
- Mastery-first approach
THE PROGRESSION
Six developmental stages, from first counting to early algebra.
Every child follows the same coherent spine. Here's how Aika's stages line up with each system - approximate year equivalences, since children progress by mastery, not age.
| Aika stage | Age | UK | US | Singapore |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FoundationsCounting, shapes, sorting, bonds to 10 | 5 | Reception-Y1 | Kindergarten | K2-P1 |
| Number sensePlace value, bonds to 20, add/sub within 100 | 6-7 | Year 2 · KS1 | Grade 1-2 | Primary 1-2 |
| OperationsColumn methods, 2/5/10 tables, unit fractions, time & money | 7-8 | Year 3 · LKS2 | Grade 2-3 | Primary 2-3 |
| Multiplicative thinkingAll times tables, division, equivalent fractions, area & perimeter | 8-9 | Year 4 · LKS2 | Grade 3-4 | Primary 3-4 |
| Rational numberDecimals, percentages, long multiplication, coordinates, averages | 9-10 | Year 5 · UKS2 | Grade 5 | Primary 5 |
| Proportional & algebraicRatio & proportion, algebra, long division, 11+ reasoning | 10-12 | Year 6 + 11+ | Grade 6 | Primary 6 |
Year equivalents are approximate. In Aika, children advance when they reach mastery - so a child may sit across stages in different strands.
The strands
Sixteen strands, grouped into six big ideas.
Number and operations
Fractions and proportion
Shape, space and measure
Data and chance
Thinking and algebra
Learning behaviours
Beyond content, Aika builds habits that support confident long-term progress.
Mastery, not just coverage
Every skill is gated by genuine fluency.
Each of the 115 skills has a mastery threshold, usually between 85% and 100%. Children move on when they are ready, and each milestone earns a badge.
- No gaps - fluency before progression
- A badge to celebrate each milestone
- Weak spots are revisited automatically
Skill - 2x, 5x, 10x facts
MasteredBadge earned
Pattern Pilot
31badges earned
Multiplicationcurrent strand
Next3x, 4x, 8x
Bring calm, structured maths practice into your weekly routine.
Start with assessment, continue with focused worksheets, and follow clear next steps each week.