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Year 5 mathematics

In Year 5, learners extend their number skills to multiply larger numbers, find equivalent fractions and work with decimals in everyday contexts such as money. They calculate the area and perimeter of rectangles, describe transformations of shapes, interpret data displays and run chance experiments. Lessons use everyday Australian contexts and simple household materials.

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Number

Algebra

Patterns and unknown valuesTopic outlineDescribe and continue number patterns using a rule, and find unknown values in number sentences involving all four operations.

Measurement

Area and perimeterFull lesson · 45 minFind the perimeter of shapes and the area of rectangles using multiplication, choosing sensible metric units such as square centimetres and square metres.

Space

Transformations and symmetryTopic outlineDescribe and perform translations, reflections and rotations of shapes, and identify lines of symmetry and rotational symmetry in patterns and designs.

Statistics

Interpreting data displaysTopic outlineCollect categorical and numerical data, represent it in tables and graphs, and write statements comparing what the data shows.

Probability

Chance experimentsTopic outlineList the possible outcomes of chance experiments, carry out repeated trials and compare the results with what was expected.