Most students feel there is quite a jump from primary school to year 7 maths, mainly because most students find maths gives them the greatest amount of homework. The pace generally speeds up in high school, with students finding they need to work a lot faster, not only in lessons but also in exams. The best way to be ready for high school maths is to have mastered the maths from primary school, which includes knowing all of the times tables and remembering various strategies for quick, mental maths in relation to the four operations - addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Starting on some more advanced algebra is one way that helps students prepare for high school.