Learning Level 5 · often taught in Year 5
Level 5 Mathematics
Develop factors, multiples, decimals, fractions, percentages, spatial reasoning, data and chance.
Academy topic groups
These examples include revision and extension ideas. They are not a complete list of official expectations for this level. Check your child's needs with their teacher.
Number and Algebra
- Identify factors and multiples and recognise prime and composite numbers
- Use efficient written methods for all four operations with whole numbers
- Add, subtract and compare decimals to two places
- Find equivalent fractions and order fractions with unlike denominators
- Add and subtract fractions with the same denominator
- Understand percentage as parts out of 100 and link it to common fractions
- Describe and continue number patterns with growing differences
Measurement and Geometry
- Classify triangles and quadrilaterals by their sides and angles
- Measure, estimate and compare angles using a protractor
- Calculate perimeter and area of rectangles and use square centimetres and square metres
- Convert between metric units of length, mass and capacity (e.g., mm, cm, m)
- Find locations on a grid using coordinates and describe transformations
- Describe translations, reflections and rotations on a simple grid
Statistics and Probability
- Plan and carry out investigations by collecting and sorting data
- Construct and interpret dot plots, column graphs and tables
- Describe outcomes of simple chance experiments using fractions
- List possible outcomes and compare what was expected with what actually happened
Practise these topics
Turn Level 5 into real skills
Try topic quizzes and worked explanations, then review progress together. Choose practice that matches what your child is learning now.