Year 5 is where fractions and decimals come into real focus. Students work with equivalent fractions, develop decimal understanding to hundredths, and begin fraction operations. Simultaneously, they consolidate mental and written multiplication and division strategies, and expand their geometry and measurement knowledge.
This guide brings together the best free Australian resources to support Year 5 teaching across all areas.
Fractions are the primary focus in Year 5 and can be challenging. These resources break it down into digestible, visual progression.
Free videos and practice for equivalent fractions, comparing and ordering fractions, and simple fraction addition. Self-paced with mastery tracking.
Free investigation tasks for equivalent fractions, ordering fractions, and problem-solving with fractions. Rich, reasoning-focused tasks build deep understanding.
Interactive tools exploring equivalent fractions, comparing fractions, and visual fraction understanding. Manipulative-style digital tools.
Tip: Use concrete fraction materials (paper strips, Cuisenaire rods) alongside digital tools. The connection between physical, visual, and symbolic representations is crucial for Year 5 understanding.
Free videos explaining tenths, hundredths, and thousandths. Links decimals to fractions and place value.
Interactive area models and partial products for 2-digit multiplication. Visual support for understanding why the algorithm works.
