Year 5 Mathematics Curriculum 2027
A complete 2Six3 learning programme that builds strong number sense, calculation fluency, fraction understanding, mathematical reasoning and confident problem-solving.
49Scheduled sessions
42Teaching lessons
7Assessments
4 Jan–30 NovProgramme dates
Programme overview
The 2Six3 Year 5 curriculum brings essential mathematical knowledge into one carefully sequenced pathway. Learners develop whole-number and decimal fluency, fraction understanding, patterns, measurement, volume, coordinate geometry, shape, reasoning and real-world problem-solving.
Block 1 4 January–22 February 2027
| Date | Week | Code | Topic | Lesson Title | Objective(s) | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/01/2027 | 1 | Y5-L01 | Number | Place Value to One Million | Read, write, compare and order whole numbers up to 1,000,000; explain the value of each digit | Classwork |
| 11/01/2027 | 2 | Y5-L02 | Number | Powers of 10 & Place Value Patterns | Explain how digit values change when numbers are multiplied or divided by powers of 10 | Exercise |
| 18/01/2027 | 3 | Y5-L03 | Decimals | Decimals to Thousandths | Read, write and compare decimals to three decimal places using numerals, words and expanded form | Classwork |
| 25/01/2027 | 4 | Y5-L04 | Number | Rounding Whole Numbers & Decimals | Round whole numbers and decimals to a required place value | Homework |
| 01/02/2027 | 5 | Y5-L05 | Operations & Patterns | Numerical Expressions | Use parentheses and brackets and interpret numerical expressions without always evaluating them | Classwork |
| 08/02/2027 | 6 | Y5-L06 | Operations & Patterns | Patterns & Relationships | Generate two numerical patterns, compare corresponding terms and describe relationships | Exercise |
| 15/02/2027 | 7 | Y5-L07 | Number | Addition, Subtraction & Estimation | Use efficient written methods and estimation to solve multi-step problems | Quiz |
| 22/02/2027 | 8 | Y5-A01 | Assessment | End of Block 1 Test | Apply place value, rounding, expressions, patterns and calculation skills | Test |
Block 2 1 March–19 April 2027
| Date | Week | Code | Topic | Lesson Title | Objective(s) | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/03/2027 | 9 | Y5-L08 | Number | Multiplication Strategies | Use place value, area models and properties to multiply multi-digit numbers | Classwork |
| 08/03/2027 | 10 | Y5-L09 | Number | Formal Multiplication | Fluently multiply multi-digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm | Exercise |
| 15/03/2027 | 11 | Y5-L10 | Number | Division by One-Digit Divisors | Find whole-number quotients and interpret remainders in context | Homework |
| 22/03/2027 | 12 | Y5-L11 | Number | Division by Two-Digit Divisors | Use place value, partial quotients and written methods to divide by two-digit divisors | Classwork |
| 29/03/2027 | 13 | Y5-L12 | Decimals | Adding & Subtracting Decimals | Add and subtract decimals to hundredths using place-value reasoning and written methods | Exercise |
| 05/04/2027 | 14 | Y5-L13 | Decimals | Multiplying Decimals | Multiply decimals to hundredths using models and place-value strategies | Classwork |
| 12/04/2027 | 15 | Y5-L14 | Decimals | Dividing Decimals | Divide decimals to hundredths in practical and mathematical contexts | Quiz |
| 19/04/2027 | 16 | Y5-A02 | Assessment | End of Block 2 Test | Apply multiplication, division and decimal-operation skills | Test |
Block 3 26 April–14 June 2027
| Date | Week | Code | Topic | Lesson Title | Objective(s) | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/04/2027 | 17 | Y5-L15 | Fractions | Equivalent Fractions & Simplifying | Generate equivalent fractions and simplify fractions using common factors | Classwork |
| 03/05/2027 | 18 | Y5-L16 | Fractions | Comparing & Ordering Fractions | Compare and order fractions using equivalence, benchmarks and common denominators | Exercise |
| 10/05/2027 | 19 | Y5-L17 | Fractions | Adding Fractions | Add fractions with unlike denominators using equivalent fractions | Homework |
| 17/05/2027 | 20 | Y5-L18 | Fractions | Subtracting Fractions & Mixed Numbers | Subtract fractions and mixed numbers with unlike denominators | Classwork |
| 24/05/2027 | 21 | Y5-L19 | Fractions | Fraction Word Problems | Solve addition and subtraction problems involving fractions and assess whether answers are reasonable | Exercise |
| 31/05/2027 | 22 | Y5-L20 | Fractions | Multiplying Fractions | Interpret and calculate a fraction of a whole number and multiply fractions using models | Classwork |
| 07/06/2027 | 23 | Y5-L21 | Fractions | Dividing Unit Fractions | Divide unit fractions by whole numbers and whole numbers by unit fractions in context | Quiz |
| 14/06/2027 | 24 | Y5-A03 | Assessment | End of Block 3 Test | Apply equivalence and fraction addition, subtraction, multiplication and division | Test |
Block 4 21 June–9 August 2027
| Date | Week | Code | Topic | Lesson Title | Objective(s) | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/06/2027 | 25 | Y5-L22 | Measurement | Converting Measurement Units | Convert within metric and customary measurement systems and solve multi-step problems | Classwork |
| 28/06/2027 | 26 | Y5-L23 | Measurement & Data | Line Plots with Fractional Data | Create and interpret line plots containing fractional measurements | Exercise |
| 05/07/2027 | 27 | Y5-L24 | Measurement | Perimeter & Area | Calculate perimeter and area of rectangles and compound rectilinear shapes | Homework |
| 12/07/2027 | 28 | Y5-L25 | Volume | Understanding Volume | Recognise volume as an attribute of solid figures and measure it using unit cubes | Classwork |
| 19/07/2027 | 29 | Y5-L26 | Volume | Volume of Rectangular Prisms | Use V = l × w × h and V = b × h to calculate volume | Exercise |
| 26/07/2027 | 30 | Y5-L27 | Volume | Composite Volume Problems | Find volumes of composite rectangular prisms using addition and decomposition | Classwork |
| 02/08/2027 | 31 | Y5-L28 | Financial Mathematics | Money, Budgets & Best Buys | Solve multi-step problems involving money, budgets, change and value comparisons | Quiz |
| 09/08/2027 | 32 | Y5-A04 | Assessment | End of Block 4 Test | Apply measurement, data, area, volume and financial problem-solving skills | Test |
Block 5 16 August–4 October 2027
| Date | Week | Code | Topic | Lesson Title | Objective(s) | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/08/2027 | 33 | Y5-L29 | Geometry | The Coordinate Plane | Use perpendicular axes, the origin and ordered pairs to locate points in the first quadrant | Classwork |
| 23/08/2027 | 34 | Y5-L30 | Geometry | Graphing Real-World Problems | Represent and interpret real-world relationships on a coordinate plane | Exercise |
| 30/08/2027 | 35 | Y5-L31 | Geometry | Classifying 2D Figures | Classify two-dimensional figures into categories based on shared properties | Homework |
| 06/09/2027 | 36 | Y5-L32 | Geometry | Shape Hierarchies | Organise quadrilaterals and triangles in a hierarchy and justify classifications | Classwork |
| 13/09/2027 | 37 | Y5-L33 | Geometry | Angles & Reasoning | Estimate, measure and calculate angles and explain geometric reasoning | Exercise |
| 20/09/2027 | 38 | Y5-L34 | Geometry | Transformations & Symmetry | Describe reflections and translations and identify lines of symmetry | Practical Task |
| 27/09/2027 | 39 | Y5-L35 | Geometry | 3D Shapes & Nets | Identify properties of 3D shapes and match solids to their nets | Quiz |
| 04/10/2027 | 40 | Y5-A05 | Assessment | End of Block 5 Test | Apply coordinate, classification, angle and transformation skills | Test |
Block 6 11 October–29 November 2027
| Date | Week | Code | Topic | Lesson Title | Objective(s) | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10/2027 | 41 | Y5-L36 | Number | Factors, Multiples & Prime Numbers | Identify factors, multiples and prime numbers and use them in calculations | Classwork |
| 18/10/2027 | 42 | Y5-L37 | Number | Square & Cube Numbers | Recognise and use square numbers, cube numbers and related notation | Exercise |
| 25/10/2027 | 43 | Y5-L38 | Fractions, Decimals & Percentages | Equivalent Forms | Connect common fractions, decimals and percentages and choose useful forms | Homework |
| 01/11/2027 | 44 | Y5-L39 | Percentages | Percentages of Amounts | Calculate common percentages of quantities using fractions and division | Classwork |
| 08/11/2027 | 45 | Y5-L40 | Problem Solving | Multi-Step Mathematical Modelling | Choose operations, create representations and solve real-world multi-step problems | Investigation |
| 15/11/2027 | 46 | Y5-L41 | Reasoning | Explaining & Critiquing Solutions | Construct clear mathematical arguments and evaluate different methods | Reasoning Task |
| 22/11/2027 | 47 | Y5-L42 | Revision | Year 5 Consolidation | Review the major Year 5 domains and identify skills requiring further practice | Revision Quiz |
| 29/11/2027 | 48 | Y5-A06 | Assessment | End of Block 6 Test | Demonstrate understanding across the final curriculum block | Test |
Final Assessment 30 November 2027
| Date | Week | Code | Topic | Lesson Title | Objective(s) | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2027 | 49 | Y5-A07 | Assessment | Final Curriculum Assessment & Reflection | Demonstrate cumulative understanding and identify priorities for Year 6 | Final Test & Reflection |
2Six3 Curriculum: This unified programme combines fluency, conceptual understanding, reasoning and practical application into one strong Year 5 learning pathway.