Breaside Preparatory School.  41 - 43 Orchard Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 2PR  Tel: 020 8460 0916

Year 5 Mathematics

Year 5


National Curriculum guidelines for the teaching of Mathematics are followed, using the Heinemann Maths Scheme Level 6 and a wealth of independent resources. Cooperative work and a Problem Solving Approach is encouraged throughout Year 5 in order to develop the pupil’s knowledge and use of Mathematical Skills. The Year 5 curriculum follows the National Numeracy Strategy. Work is differentiated by task, so that children are working at their own levels of ability and pace. Extension and reinforcement work is given where necessary.

Mathematics Equipment required:
HB pencils, sharpener, clear plastic 30cm ruler, eraser, mathematics set including compass, protractor and set squares.

Attainment Targets
Number and the number system.
Calculations.
Solving Problems.
Handling Data.
Measures, shape and space.


Key Objectives
• Multiply and divide any positive integer up to 10000 by 10 or 100 and understand the effect.
• Order a given set of positive and negative integers.
• Use decimal notation for tenths and hundredths.
• Round a number with one or two decimal places to the nearest integer.
• Relate fractions to division and to their decimal representations.
• Use decimal notation for tenths and hundredths.
• Round a number with one or two decimal places to the nearest integer.
• Relate fractions to their decimal representations.
• Calculate mentally a difference such as 8006 - 2993.
• Carry out column addition and subtraction of positive integers less than 10000.
• Know by heart all multiplication facts up to 10 x 10.
• Carry out short multiplication and division of three-digits by a single-digit integer. Carry out long multiplication and division of two-digits by a two-digit integer.
• Understand area measured in square centimeters (cm2), understand and use the formula in words ‘length x breadth’ for the area of a rectangle.
• Recognize parallel and perpendicular lines and properties of rectangles.
• Use all four operations to solve simple word problems involving number and quantities , including time, explaining methods and reasoning.