Primary Class
Maths & Science — 5th & 6th Class
A stepping stone to secondary school. Build strong foundations with fun, engaging learning and targeted Drumcondra exam preparation.
Subjects Covered
5th Class, 6th Class
How We Help You Succeed
Stepping Stone to Secondary
Build a solid foundation in Maths and Science that prepares students for the transition to secondary school.
Drumcondra Exam Prep
Targeted preparation for Drumcondra standardised tests to ensure the best possible STen scores.
Fun & Easy Learning
Maths taught in an engaging, enjoyable way that helps children develop a love for the subject.
Concept Explanation
Clear, age-appropriate explanations that build understanding from the ground up.
Personal Attention
Every child gets individual attention tailored to their unique learning style and pace.
Boost Grades
Proven methods that build confidence and improve academic performance across all areas.
Drumcondra Exam Preparation
Drumcondra tests are curriculum-based standardised assessments developed by the Educational Research Centre (ERC) in Ireland, used in primary and post-primary schools to measure pupil achievement in English Reading, Maths, and Irish.
Conducted mostly in May/June, they provide STen scores (1–10) comparing student performance against national norms. Strong Drumcondra results can play an important role in placement and streaming at secondary school level.
Our preparation programme ensures students are fully confident and ready to perform their best on test day.
What We Cover
- Maths problem-solving and reasoning skills
- Practice with Drumcondra-style questions
- Time management and exam technique
- Building confidence for test day
- STen score improvement strategies
6th Class Head Start
Is your kid in 6th class and wants to ease the pressure of secondary school Maths? Our Head Start programme builds a strong foundation so they hit the ground running in 1st Year.
What Parents & Students Say
Real feedback from real families who have experienced Monika Grinds Academy.
“I am pleased to recommend Dr Monika Gandhi who has been an exceptional tutor for my 2 daughters in Science, Biology (Leaving Cert) and Hindi, Maths, Science for primary school. From the beginning, Monika demonstrated outstanding dedication, professionalism, and a deep understanding of the subject matter. Her ability to explain complex topics in a clear, patient, and engaging manner made a noticeable impact on my child's academic progress and confidence. Beyond academic excellence, Monika also showed genuine care for my child's growth, adapting her methods based on learning style and feedback.”
Ashish Bhardwaj
Parent — Junior Cert, Leaving Cert & Primary School
“Monika explains technical things starting from basics which helps the kids understand them better. She is very methodical and disciplined with her schedule. Will certainly recommend!”
Amit
Parent — Primary School
“We've been so impressed with Monika as our daughter's maths tutor. Since starting grinds, my daughter's understanding and confidence have grown hugely. Monika has a clear, patient teaching style and really takes the time to make sure she grasps each topic. My daughter's results and attitude toward maths have improved noticeably. We're very grateful for the support and highly recommend her!”
Tyagi
Parent — Primary School Maths
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