Year 5 Maths Update
This term in Year 5 Maths, we will be working through Block 7 and Block 8 of the White Rose scheme. These units build on previous learning and help children apply their maths skills to real-life situations.
Block 7: Decimals and Percentages
Children will develop their understanding of decimals and how they relate to fractions and percentages. They will learn to:
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Read, write and compare decimal numbers
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Understand thousandths and make links between fractions and decimals
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Round decimals to the nearest whole number or decimal place
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Explore percentages and understand them as “parts per hundred”
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Solve practical problems involving decimals and percentages, including money and measures
Block 8: Perimeter and Area
In this unit, children will explore measurement and geometry through shape and space. They will learn to:
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Measure and calculate the perimeter of rectangles and other shapes
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Understand and calculate the area of rectangles and compound shapes
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Apply their knowledge to solve real-life problems
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Use mathematical reasoning to explain how they know and check their answers
Throughout these blocks, children will continue to develop their confidence in using mathematical vocabulary, reasoning skills and problem-solving strategies. We encourage you to support your child at home by practising times tables, discussing maths in everyday life (such as shopping or measuring), and encouraging them to explain their thinking.