Year 5 Maths

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• Number & Place ValueRead and write numbers to 1,000,000; interpret negative numbers in context; round to any power of 10.
• ArithmeticLong multiplication and short division; multiply and divide by 10, 100, and 1,000.
• FractionsCompare and order fractions; add and subtract with different denominators; multiply fractions by whole numbers.
• DecimalsExtend to three decimal places; multiply and divide by 10/100/1,000; round to two decimal places.
• PercentagesRecognise equivalent fractions, decimals, and percentages; find percentages of amounts.
• MeasurementConvert between metric and imperial units; calculate area of triangles and parallelograms; understand volume.
• GeometryIdentify 3D shapes from 2D representations; understand angles at points and on straight lines; reflect and translate.
• StatisticsSolve problems using information presented in tables and line graphs; calculate and interpret the mean.
• Word ProblemsSolve multi-step problems involving percentages, fractions, speed, and large numbers.
• Ratio & ProportionSimplify ratios, scale recipes, and share a total in a given ratio.
• Algebra (intro)Find a missing number, solve simple equations, and continue linear sequences.

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What maths do children learn in Year 5?

In Year 5, pupils cover number & place value, arithmetic, fractions, decimals, percentages, measurement, geometry, statistics, word problems, ratio & proportion, algebra (intro), in line with the National Curriculum for KS2.