UK, Cambridge, A Level and IB / Year 5
Mathematics
Mathematics Year 5: detailed curriculum by unit, chapters, skills, practice, and verification sources.
How it works
Start from the board specification and work topic by topic before full papers.
Status
KS3 practical split - verify with the school's scheme of work
Mathematics Year 5: detailed curriculum by unit, chapters, skills, practice, and verification sources.
SUBJECT STUDY HUB
The complete subject route on one page
Curriculum, chapters, theory, worked examples, practice, homework, and tests stay connected to the correct year and subject.
- units
- 4
- chapters
- 8
- subtopics
- 24
- source review
- 2026-07-16
Recommended route
Start with the first chapter, complete its checkpoint test, then return to the curriculum map for the next step.
Every chapter includes theory, worked examples, 8+ practice tasks, homework, and a marked timed test.
Detailed curriculum
The syllabus is split into units, chapters, and small subtopics so students can see what is covered and what remains.
Unit 1Number and calculation2 chapters+
2. Four operations and order
3 pointsUnit 2Fractions, decimals and percentages2 chapters+
1. Fractions and mixed numbers
3 points2. Decimals and percentages
3 pointsUnit 3Geometry and measure2 chapters+
1. Area, perimeter and volume
3 points2. Angles, coordinates and transformations
3 pointsUnit 4Statistics and problem solving2 chapters+
1. Line graphs and tables
3 points2. Rates and scaling
3 pointsWhat you must know
These skills are the practical checklist before a test, lesson request, or tutor session.
Recommended practice
NEXT STEP
Sources and verification
Based on the England National Curriculum KS3 framework, split into practical Year 7/8/9 pages.
Last reviewed: 2026-07-16