Maths
Autumn 1
After a long break over summer it is important that we remember the topics taught in Year 4, esspecially our times tables. This skill is used in a variety of different mathmatical concepts and if fundemental for progress.
During the Autumn term 1, Year 5 will cover:
- Place Value
- Addition and Subtraction
Place value will include reading, writing, comparing, ordering and rounding numbers to 1,000,000. We will be practising the short addition and subtraction methods and looking at the meaning behind an inverse operation.
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Autumn 2
During Autumn 2, Year 5 will cover:
- Multiplication and Division
- Fractions
The multiplication and division unit will include finding the multiplies and factors of numbers. We will also look at what are cubed, squared and prime numbers. In our first fractions unit we will understand what equivalent fractions are. This will lead onto comparing, adding and subtracting, improper fractions and mixed numbers.
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Spring 1
During Spring 1, Year 5 will cover:
- Multiplication and Division
- Fractions
The second multiplication and division unit will include, multiplying a 2 digit number by a 2, 3 and 4 digit number. They will also be using the short division method to divide a 4 digit number by a 1 digit number. In our second fractions unit they will be multiplying unit and non-unit fractions by an integer and mixed numbers. This will lead to finding the whole and a fractions of an amount.
Resources
Place value and times table knowledge underpin all mathematical knowledge. Please do access all of the resources listed to support your child with these fundamental aspects of mathematics. A variety of different learning styles have been catered for in this collection of links.