Maths help for parents of children aged 5 to 11
What is expected of children in maths in year 5?
What is expected of children during their primary school years in England?
Year 5 ( aged 9/10)
Much of the work carried out in year 4 eg addition and subtraction is reinforced in year 5. Efficient written methods for all addition, subtraction and multiplication are expected and moving towards this with division.
Please note that this is only a summary of the key areas of maths to be covered in the year. Continue reading “What is expected? Part 7 Year 5”
Free Y2 maths worksheets: Two numbers to make a total
Here we have 2 free maths worksheets of a slightly different nature. The total for the answer is given and it is the two numbers to make the answer which are needed. Each problem asks for two solutions. Obviously there are several options using whole numbers to make a total such as 13. Some children will go for the easy option and choose 12 + 1, whilst others will go for harder sums such as 7 + 6.
An interesting progression to this is to ask for all the possible combinations of making 13 and see if children can organise these in a logical order.
Free Y2 maths worksheets: Two numbers to make a total (pg 1)
Free Y2 maths worksheets: Two numbers to make a total (pg 2)