Year 6 Tutoring Australia | Maths, English, Science

Year 6 is the final year of primary school, and a big step towards high school. Our program builds confident number, writing and science skills, with Australian examples and selective and scholarship test practice.

Key Topics Covered:

Maths: fractions, decimals, percentages, area, volume, probability.
English: persuasive and narrative writing, comprehension.
Science: adaptations, chemical change, electricity, hazards.

Parent Tip:

Ask your child to read the news aloud or plan a family budget once a week. It builds the reading, writing and maths skills that high school will need.

Calculate with fractions, decimals and percentages in real situations

Solve problems involving area, volume, angles and the Cartesian plane

Write persuasive and narrative texts with clear structure and detail

Analyse texts for viewpoint, tone and meaning using evidence

Explain how living things adapt, using Australian animals and plants

Investigate chemical change, electricity and natural hazards with fair tests

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No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Reading Comprehension: Finding and Inferring	Answer literal and inferential questions by finding evidence in the text, and explain what the author suggests.
02	Spelling Rules and Word Origins	Apply spelling rules and explore Greek and Latin roots and borrowed words, including words from Aboriginal languages.
03	Sentence Types and Clauses	Build simple, compound and complex sentences, and identify main and subordinate clauses in a text.
04	Parts of Speech and Noun Groups	Use nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs precisely, and expand noun groups to add detail to writing.
05	Punctuation for Meaning	Use commas, apostrophes, colons and speech marks correctly, and see how punctuation changes meaning.
06	Narrative Structure and Plot	Plan a story with orientation, complication and resolution, and use story mountains to shape a strong plot.
07	Characters, Settings and Mood	Create believable characters and settings, and use show, don't tell techniques to build mood.
08	Figurative Language	Spot and use similes, metaphors, personification and alliteration to make writing vivid and memorable.
09	Editing and Proofreading	Revise drafts for clarity, sentence variety and accuracy, using a checklist to polish final work.
10	Term 1 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with reading and writing games, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

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No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Persuasive Text Structure	Learn how a persuasive text opens with a clear position, builds arguments with evidence and ends with a strong conclusion.
02	Persuasive Language Devices	Identify and use emotive language, rhetorical questions, repetition and strong modality to influence an audience.
03	Fact, Opinion and Bias	Separate facts from opinions, and notice how word choices and selected evidence can show bias.
04	Cohesion: Connectives and Paragraphs	Link ideas using connectives, topic sentences and reference words so that writing flows logically.
05	Word Roots, Prefixes and Suffixes	Break words into parts to work out meanings, and use roots to spell and understand unfamiliar vocabulary.
06	Reading and Responding to Poetry	Explore rhythm, imagery and mood in poems by Australian poets, and write a personal response.
07	Writing a Persuasive Essay	Plan, draft and edit a persuasive essay on a topic such as school uniforms or screen time.
08	Debating and Speaking to Persuade	Build a short speech, use voice and body language well and respond to rebuttals in a class debate.
09	Comprehension: Author's Viewpoint	Work out an author's purpose and viewpoint, and explain how language choices position the reader.
10	Term 2 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with reading and writing games, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Research and Note Taking	Find reliable information from books and websites, and record key ideas in your own words using notes and mind maps.
02	Writing Information Reports	Write a well organised report with a classification, description and facts, using technical vocabulary.
03	Summarising Texts	Identify the main ideas of a longer text and write a clear summary that leaves out unnecessary detail.
04	Multimodal and Digital Texts	Analyse how images, layout, sound and words work together in websites, posters and short videos.
05	Australian and First Nations Literature	Read and discuss works by Australian authors and First Nations storytellers, and explore the ideas and perspectives they share.
06	Novel Study: Theme and Character	Track how characters change across a novel, and explain themes using evidence from the text.
07	Comparing Texts and Perspectives	Compare how two texts treat the same topic or theme, and explain why viewpoints differ.
08	Modality, Tone and Point of View	Recognise how modal words, tone and narrative viewpoint shape meaning, and use them in your own writing.
09	Selective Test Reading Practice	Practise timed reading passages and multiple-choice questions in the style of selective and scholarship tests.
10	Term 3 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with reading and writing games, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Timed Writing: Planning in Ten Minutes	Plan a response quickly, then write a structured piece under time pressure, as in selective and scholarship writing tasks.
02	Imaginative Writing Workshop	Write an original story from a stimulus, using strong openings, dialogue and an ending that lands.
03	Selective Test Reading and Reasoning	Tackle inference, vocabulary and reasoning questions across fiction and non fiction, and learn to eliminate wrong answers.
04	Language Conventions Review	Revise grammar, punctuation and spelling in the style used on standardised tests, with short targeted quizzes.
05	Vocabulary and Word Relationships	Build an ambitious vocabulary using synonyms, antonyms, analogies and context clues.
06	Writing Analytical Paragraphs	Write a paragraph with a point, evidence and explanation, the structure used across high school subjects.
07	Presenting a Speech	Prepare and present a short speech, such as a Year 6 farewell, with clear structure and confident delivery.
08	Study and Note Taking for High School	Build habits for managing homework, organising folders and taking notes from lessons, ready for a new school.
09	Reading Longer and Harder Texts	Stay focused with longer chapters and complex texts, using annotation and questions to keep track of ideas.
10	Term 4 Revision and End-of-Year Test	Review the year, then sit an end-of-year test with feedback shared in the parent report and ideas for the break before Year 7.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Place Value to Millions and Decimals	Read, write and order whole numbers beyond a million and decimals to thousandths, using place value charts and number lines.
02	Rounding and Estimating	Round large numbers and decimals to the nearest ten, hundred or whole number, and estimate answers before calculating.
03	Factors, Multiples and Primes	Find factors and multiples, identify prime and composite numbers, and use divisibility tests to speed up thinking.
04	Square and Triangular Numbers	Build square and triangular numbers with dot patterns and spot how they grow, linking them to simple number rules.
05	Adding and Subtracting Large Numbers	Use written and mental methods with multi-digit numbers, and check answers using estimation and inverse operations.
06	Multiplying Multi-Digit Numbers	Multiply by two-digit numbers using area models and the standard algorithm, and explain each step.
07	Dividing with Remainders	Divide larger numbers by one-digit divisors, and decide whether to round up, round down or write a fraction for a remainder.
08	Order of Operations	Solve multi-step calculations with brackets, and see why the order of operations gives everyone the same answer.
09	Negative Numbers and Integers	Place positive and negative numbers on a number line and solve problems such as temperatures in an Australian winter.
10	Term 1 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with games and worked examples, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Equivalent Fractions and Mixed Numbers	Find equivalent fractions, convert between improper fractions and mixed numbers, and compare them on a number line.
02	Adding and Subtracting Fractions	Add and subtract fractions with related denominators, such as halves, quarters and eighths, using diagrams and written methods.
03	Fractions of Quantities	Find unit fractions and other fractions of a quantity, such as three fifths of a 40 minute training session.
04	Decimals to Thousandths	Compare and order decimals, and connect tenths, hundredths and thousandths to measurements such as sprint times.
05	Operations with Decimals	Add, subtract and multiply decimals by whole numbers, and multiply and divide by 10, 100 and 1000.
06	Fractions, Decimals and Percentages	Move between fractions, decimals and percentages, and know common benchmarks such as 50%, 25% and 10%.
07	Percentages of a Quantity	Find 10%, 25%, 50% and 75% of amounts, and use them to solve discount and sports score problems.
08	Budgets and Financial Plans	Plan a budget using AUD, track income and expenses, and work out savings goals for a class event or camp.
09	Number Patterns and Rules	Describe and continue number patterns, find missing terms and write the rule in words and as a number sentence.
10	Term 2 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with games and worked examples, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Units of Length, Mass and Capacity	Choose and convert between millimetres, centimetres, metres, kilometres, grams, kilograms, millilitres and litres in everyday problems.
02	Perimeter and Area	Calculate the perimeter and area of rectangles and composite shapes, such as a netball court or a backyard.
03	Volume and Capacity	Find the volume of rectangular prisms by counting cubes, and link cubic centimetres to millilitres.
04	Time Zones and 24 Hour Time	Read 24 hour time and compare time zones across Australia, including the effect of daylight saving.
05	Timetables and Time Problems	Plan journeys using train and bus timetables, and solve multi-step problems involving elapsed time.
06	Angles	Measure and draw angles with a protractor, and find unknown angles on a straight line and at a point.
07	The Cartesian Plane	Plot and name points in all four quadrants, and describe the position of shapes using coordinates.
08	Transformations and Symmetry	Translate, reflect and rotate shapes on the Cartesian plane, and describe the transformation that has been used.
09	Nets, Prisms and Pyramids	Match 3D objects to their nets, and describe faces, edges and vertices of prisms and pyramids.
10	Term 3 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with games and worked examples, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Collecting and Organising Data	Plan a survey question, collect categorical and numerical data and organise results in tables and tally charts.
02	Reading and Comparing Data Displays	Interpret column graphs, dot plots and side by side graphs, and compare two data sets with confidence.
03	Misleading Graphs and Data in Media	Spot graphs with broken scales or missing labels, and question data used in news and advertising.
04	Probability on a Scale from 0 to 1	Describe the chance of events using fractions, decimals and percentages, and place them on a probability line.
05	Chance Experiments and Outcomes	List all possible outcomes with tree diagrams and tables, run experiments with dice and spinners and compare results to predictions.
06	Number Sentences and Unknowns	Solve number sentences with an unknown value, and use the equals sign to show that both sides balance.
07	Multi-Step Problem Solving	Break longer problems into steps, choose strategies such as drawing a diagram or working backwards, and check answers.
08	Selective Test Reasoning Skills	Practise timed, multiple-choice style questions in the style of selective and scholarship tests, building speed and accuracy.
09	Preparing for High School Maths	Preview Year 7 ideas such as algebra, ratios and integers, and build the study habits that high school maths needs.
10	Term 4 Revision and End-of-Year Test	Review the year, then sit an end-of-year test with feedback shared in the parent report and ideas for the break before Year 7.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Planning Fair Investigations	Write a testable question, identify variables and plan a fair test, then predict the results before trying it.
02	Classifying Living Things	Group living things using observable features and classification keys, from vertebrates and invertebrates to plants.
03	Structural Adaptations	Explore body features that help organisms survive, such as camouflage, webbed feet and waxy leaves.
04	Behavioural Adaptations	Investigate behaviours such as migration, hibernation and nocturnal activity, and how they help survival.
05	Australian Animals in Extreme Environments	See how animals such as the thorny devil, camel and quokka cope with heat, drought and scarce food.
06	Plant Adaptations	Compare how gum trees, banksias, cacti and mangroves are suited to their environments.
07	Food Webs and Ecosystems	Build food webs, name producers, consumers and decomposers, and predict what happens when one species changes.
08	Changing Environments and Survival	Examine how fire, drought and introduced species affect living things, and how some adaptations help populations cope.
09	Reporting an Investigation	Record results in tables and graphs, and write a clear conclusion that explains whether the evidence supports the prediction.
10	Term 1 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with hands-on questions, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	States of Matter Review	Revise solids, liquids and gases, and use particle ideas to explain melting, freezing, evaporation and condensation.
02	Physical Changes	Investigate changes such as dissolving, cutting and melting, where the substance is the same and no new material forms.
03	Chemical Changes	Observe changes that form new substances, such as rusting, burning and baking, and describe what happened.
04	Signs of a Chemical Reaction	Look for evidence such as gas bubbles, colour change, heat or light, and use it to justify conclusions.
05	Reversible and Irreversible Changes	Sort changes into reversible and irreversible, and give reasons using everyday examples like ice and cooked eggs.
06	Mixtures and Separating Methods	Separate mixtures using filtering, sieving, evaporation and magnets, and choose the best method for each mixture.
07	Dissolving and Solutions	Test how temperature and stirring affect how fast a solid dissolves, and record results in a fair test.
08	Materials Chosen for a Purpose	Explain why materials are chosen for a job, such as recycled plastics, glass and metals in everyday objects.
09	Measuring and Graphing Results	Measure accurately, draw line and column graphs and describe patterns in the data from chemical science experiments.
10	Term 2 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with hands-on questions, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Forms of Energy	Identify light, heat, sound, kinetic, chemical and electrical energy in everyday life, from toasters to torches.
02	Energy Transfers and Transformations	Trace how energy moves and changes form, such as chemical energy in food becoming movement.
03	Simple Electric Circuits	Build circuits with cells, wires, globes and switches, and draw circuit diagrams using standard symbols.
04	Conductors and Insulators	Test which materials let electricity flow, and explain why wires are metal and coated in plastic.
05	Series and Parallel Circuits	Compare brightness and behaviour in series and parallel circuits, and predict what happens when a globe is removed.
06	Heat and Temperature	Explore how heat travels by conduction, convection and radiation, and why a metal spoon warms up in hot soup.
07	Renewable and Non Renewable Energy	Compare solar, wind, hydro, coal and gas as Australian energy sources, and discuss their benefits and limits.
08	Electricity at Home and Safety	Learn how electricity reaches Australian homes, how to use it safely and why saving energy matters.
09	Designing a Circuit Investigation	Design, build and test a circuit for a purpose, such as a model torch or alarm, and evaluate how well it works.
10	Term 3 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with hands-on questions, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Layers of the Earth	Describe the crust, mantle and core, and build a model to show what is inside our planet.
02	Plate Movement and Earthquakes	Explain how moving tectonic plates cause earthquakes, and why Australia has fewer major quakes than its neighbours.
03	Volcanoes and Eruptions	Compare how volcanoes form and erupt, and locate active volcanoes around the Pacific Ring of Fire.
04	Floods and Cyclones	Investigate how floods and tropical cyclones develop, and where they most often affect Queensland and northern Australia.
05	Bushfires and Land Management	Learn how bushfires start and spread, and how First Nations cultural burning cares for Country.
06	Measuring and Predicting Hazards	Read weather maps, rainfall data and warnings, and explain how scientists predict natural events.
07	Preparing for Natural Disasters	Create a family emergency plan and explain how communities prepare, respond and recover after a disaster.
08	Science Skills for High School	Preview Year 7 science skills, including using lab equipment safely, writing method steps and recording results.
09	Writing a Scientific Report	Write a report with an aim, method, results and conclusion, ready for high school science assessments.
10	Term 4 Revision and End-of-Year Test	Review the year, then sit an end-of-year test with feedback shared in the parent report and ideas for the break before Year 7.

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Warm-up (5 min)

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Core Teaching (25 min)

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Guided Practice (15 min)

Your child works through tasks with the tutor close by to help

Independent Practice (10 min)

Your child completes the in-class quiz on their own

Wrap-up (5 min)

A short summary, two take-home quizzes and a preview of the next lesson

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