The first years of school are transitional years. The child will initially approach learning in the form of play and then transition to a more academic approach. As you move through the Focus On series, the instruction will begin with familiar play methods of learning and become more structured as your student masters each concept. Statistics have shown that a child will succeed at mathematics if they gain mastery of each concept before attempting to learn subsequent concepts. The focus on series of lessons bring a laser focus to each subject area, ensuring each necessary skill is fully developed before the student moves onto the next skill in the series. Continuity is critical to educational success. By ensuring your student gains a comprehensive understanding of each skill before transitioning to the next skill, you lay the groundwork for lifelong academic success.