Year 5 Tutoring NZ | Maths, English, Science

Year 5 brings decimals, percentages, novels and the human body, and the pace picks up. Our structured programme builds Maths, English and Science skills with familiar Kiwi examples, from GST on a shopping receipt to renewable energy in New Zealand.

Key Topics Covered:

Maths: numbers to 100,000, decimals, fractions, percentages and GST, volume and angles.
English: word roots, novels, and descriptive and persuasive writing.
Science: body systems, physical and chemical change, and renewable energy.

Parent Tip:

What Your Child Will Master

Multiply and divide larger numbers using methods that make sense

Link fractions, decimals and percentages and use them with NZ money and GST

Make inferences and support them with evidence from the text

Write organised stories, reports and persuasive pieces

Explain how the digestive, respiratory and circulatory systems work

Compare renewable and nonrenewable energy sources in NZ

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No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Word Roots, Prefixes and Suffixes	Use Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes such as bio-, tele-, -able and -ology to read and spell longer words.
02	Context Clues and Vocabulary	Work out unfamiliar words from the text around them and build a personal word bank.
03	Reading with Fluency and Expression	Read year-level text with accuracy, pace and expression, including poetry and scripts.
04	Main Idea and Summaries	Find the main idea and key details and write a concise summary in your own words.
05	Inferences and Evidence	Use clues from the text and what you already know to make inferences, and cite the lines that support them.
06	Plot, Setting and Characters	Track how characters change, how the setting matters and how the plot builds to a climax.
07	Theme and Author's Message	Explain a theme and the details that show it, in short stories and novels.
08	Point of View and Perspective	Compare how a story changes when told by different narrators and from different perspectives.
09	Responding to Literature	Share a reasoned opinion about a text and support it with evidence and connections.
10	Term 1 Review	Revise vocabulary, comprehension and responding to literature. A termly mock test and parent report follow.

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No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Sentence Variety, Fragments and Run-Ons	Write sentences of different lengths and fix fragments and run-on sentences.
02	Prepositions, Conjunctions and Interjections	Use prepositions, conjunctions and interjections to link ideas and add detail.
03	Verb Tenses and Subject-Verb Agreement	Keep tenses consistent and make verbs agree with their subjects, including with compound subjects.
04	Commas and Dialogue Punctuation	Use commas in complex sentences and punctuate dialogue with speech marks.
05	NZ Spelling and Common Errors	Master NZ spellings such as colour, centre, licence and cheque, and fix common errors such as its and it's.
06	Paragraph Organisation	Build paragraphs with a clear topic sentence, supporting details and smooth transitions.
07	Narrative Writing: Show, Don't Tell	Write stories that show feelings and action through detail, dialogue and pacing.
08	Descriptive Writing	Use sensory details and precise words to describe a place, a person or an event.
09	Revising and Editing	Improve drafts by checking ideas, organisation, voice and conventions, alone and with a partner.
10	Term 2 Review	Revise grammar, spelling and narrative writing. A termly mock test and parent report follow.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Nonfiction Text Structures	Spot description, sequence, cause and effect, compare and contrast and problem and solution in nonfiction.
02	Fact, Opinion and Author's Purpose	Tell facts from opinions, find bias and decide why an author wrote a text.
03	Charts, Maps and Diagrams	Read and use graphics, such as maps of New Zealand, to find and check information.
04	Research and Citing Sources	Find information in books and trusted websites, take notes in your own words and list sources.
05	Writing a Report	Organise research into an introduction, body and conclusion, such as a report on a NZ explorer or inventor, such as Edmund Hillary.
06	Persuasive Writing: Claim and Evidence	State a clear claim, support it with reasons and evidence and answer an opposing view.
07	Persuasive Letters and Speeches	Write a letter or short speech to persuade, such as a letter to a local councillor about a new park.
08	Media Literacy: Messages, Bias and Online Safety	Look at the message, audience and bias in ads, news and websites, and practise staying safe online.
09	Oral Language: Debates and Presentations	Plan and deliver a talk and take part in a respectful class debate.
10	Term 3 Review	Revise nonfiction, persuasive writing and media literacy. A termly mock test and parent report follow.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Poetry: Forms and Imagery	Read and write haiku, free verse and narrative poems that use imagery and rhythm.
02	Figurative Language	Spot and use similes, metaphors, idioms, hyperbole and personification.
03	Word Choice and Tone	Choose precise words and a tone that fits your audience and purpose.
04	Synonyms, Antonyms and Idioms	Explore word relationships and common idioms, such as breaking the ice.
05	Comparing Texts	Compare two texts on a topic or theme and discuss differences in approach and message.
06	Novel Study	Track plot, character change and themes across a whole novel and keep a reading log.
07	Writing About Reading	Write an organised response to a text with a claim, evidence and explanation.
08	Reading and Writing Test Practice	Practise timed reading and writing tasks in the style of school assessments.
09	Publishing a Writing Project	Plan, draft, edit and publish a longer piece, then share it with an audience.
10	Year 5 Review and Year 6 Readiness	Revise the year and preview Year 6 reading and writing. A termly mock test and parent report follow.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Place Value to 100,000	Read, write and show numbers to 100,000 with place value charts and number lines. Practise telling 45,206 from 45,260.
02	Rounding and Estimating Large Numbers	Round to the nearest 10, 100, 1,000 and 10,000 and use rounding to check answers.
03	Adding and Subtracting Large Numbers	Add and subtract numbers to 100,000 with place value strategies and the standard method, and check for sense.
04	Multiplying Two-Digit by Two-Digit Numbers	Multiply with area models and partial products, such as 34 x 26, and then link to the standard method.
05	Multiplying Three-Digit by Two-Digit Numbers	Extend multiplication to larger numbers and estimate first to spot mistakes.
06	Dividing Larger Numbers by One Digit	Divide up to four-digit numbers with partial quotients and long division, and check by multiplying.
07	Division with Two-Digit Divisors	Divide by two-digit numbers using estimation and multiples, and interpret remainders.
08	Order of Operations	Use brackets, multiplication, division, addition and subtraction in the right order.
09	Patterns, Equations and Word Problems	Write and solve equations with an unknown and use them for multi-step problems, such as the total crowd at a school netball tournament.
10	Term 1 Check-In and Review	Revise large numbers, multiplication and division through mixed tasks. A termly mock test and parent report follow.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Decimals to Thousandths	Read, write and show decimals to thousandths with place value charts and grids.
02	Comparing, Ordering and Rounding Decimals	Compare, order and round decimals using number lines and place value.
03	Adding and Subtracting Decimals	Add and subtract decimals to thousandths and line up the digits correctly.
04	Multiplying Decimals by Whole Numbers	Multiply decimals using area models and estimation, such as the cost of 6 items at $3.45 each.
05	Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers	Divide decimals by whole numbers and use the answer in measurement and money problems.
06	Multiplying and Dividing by 10, 100 and 1,000	See how digits shift and use it to convert between metric units.
07	Fractions, Decimals and Percent	Link fractions, decimals and percent as parts of 100, such as 1/4 = 0.25 = 25%.
08	Using Percent in Real Life	Find simple percents of amounts, such as a 20% discount on a $50 jacket, and compare deals.
09	Money, GST and Budgets	Work out totals with GST at 15%, compare prices and plan a simple budget in NZ dollars.
10	Term 2 Review	Revise decimals, percent and money. A termly mock test and parent report follow.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Equivalent Fractions and Simplest Form	Find equal fractions and write fractions in simplest form using models and factors.
02	Comparing and Ordering Fractions	Compare and order fractions and mixed numbers using benchmarks and common denominators.
03	Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers	Move between improper fractions and mixed numbers with models and number lines.
04	Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators	Add fractions by finding a common denominator and simplify the answer.
05	Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators	Subtract fractions with unlike denominators using models and equivalent fractions.
06	Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers	Add and subtract mixed numbers with regrouping and check with estimates.
07	Fractions of a Whole Number	Find a fraction of an amount, such as 3/4 of 24 students in a class.
08	Multiplying a Fraction by a Whole Number	Use repeated addition and models to multiply fractions by whole numbers.
09	Fraction Word Problems	Solve multi-step problems with fractions, such as sharing a recipe or planning a tramp on a Great Walk.
10	Term 3 Review	Revise fractions and mixed numbers. A termly mock test and parent report follow.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Perimeter and Area of Rectangles	Find perimeter and area with formulas and solve problems, such as the floor of a bedroom.
02	Area of Triangles and Parallelograms	Use base and height to find the area of triangles and parallelograms.
03	Volume of Rectangular Prisms	Build prisms with cubes and find volume in cubic centimetres and cubic metres.
04	Capacity and Mass: Metric Conversions	Convert between millilitres and litres and between grams and kilograms in everyday examples.
05	Angles and Triangles	Measure and draw angles with a protractor and sort triangles by sides and angles.
06	Transformations, Coordinate Grids and Coding	Plot points on a grid, show slides, flips and turns and write simple coding sequences.
07	Data: Mean, Median and Graphs	Read and make bar graphs and line graphs and find the mean, median and mode of a set of data.
08	Probability	Describe the likelihood of events with fractions and test them with spinners and dice.
09	Mixed Problems and Test-Style Practice	Practise multi-step numeracy problems and explain your thinking, in the style of school assessments.
10	Year 5 Review and Year 6 Readiness	Revise the year's key skills and preview Year 6 maths, including ratios. A termly mock test and parent report follow.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Body Systems Overview	Meet the major body systems and how each helps us live, move and grow.
02	The Digestive System	Follow food from mouth to stomach to intestines and see how the body gets energy.
03	The Respiratory System	Explore how lungs and airways bring in oxygen and remove carbon dioxide.
04	The Circulatory System	Learn how the heart, blood and vessels carry oxygen and nutrients around the body.
05	How Body Systems Work Together	Show how systems cooperate, such as breathing and circulation during exercise.
06	Healthy Choices and Nutrition	Use NZ Ministry of Health food guidelines to plan balanced meals and snacks.
07	Exercise and the Body	Test how heart rate and breathing change with activity and what that tells us.
08	Sleep, Hygiene and Wellbeing	Explore habits that keep body systems healthy, such as sleep, handwashing and screen breaks.
09	Medical Technology	Look at tools such as stethoscopes and X-rays and how technology helps doctors and nurses.
10	Term 1 Review	Revise body systems and healthy living. A termly mock test and parent report follow.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Properties of Matter	Describe matter by mass, volume, colour, texture and state.
02	Solids, Liquids and Gases	Compare particles and behaviour in three states of matter and what happens at changes of state.
03	Measuring Mass and Volume	Use scales and measuring cylinders to measure mass and volume accurately.
04	Physical Changes	Explore changes such as melting, dissolving and cutting that do not make a new substance.
05	Chemical Changes	Look for signs of a chemical change, such as gas bubbles, colour change and heat, with safe examples.
06	Reversible and Irreversible Changes	Sort changes by whether they can be undone and explain why.
07	Conservation of Mass	Test whether total mass stays the same during a change.
08	Mixtures and Separating Them	Separate mixtures with filters, magnets and evaporation, such as sand and salt.
09	Safe Science and Fair Tests	Follow safety rules and plan fair tests with one changed variable.
10	Term 2 Review	Revise matter and changes in matter. A termly mock test and parent report follow.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Forces on Structures	Explore how forces act on bridges, towers and buildings.
02	Internal and External Forces	Tell forces from inside a structure from forces that act on it, such as wind and earthquake loads.
03	Tension and Compression	Show how parts of a structure are pulled or pushed and how shapes handle each force.
04	Torsion and Shear	Test twisting and sliding forces on simple models.
05	Mechanisms and Levers	See how levers and linkages move forces and make work easier.
06	Mechanical Systems	Explain how parts such as gears and pulleys work together as a system.
07	Strength of Materials	Test how different materials, such as wood, steel and plastic, resist forces.
08	Design: Strong and Stable Structures	Design and build a structure that holds a load and stays stable.
09	Test, Redesign and Fair Test	Test a design, find weak points and improve it.
10	Term 3 Review	Revise forces, structures and mechanisms. A termly mock test and parent report follow.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Forms of Energy	Identify light, heat, sound, motion and electrical energy in everyday examples.
02	Energy Transformations	Follow energy as it changes form, such as a toaster or a wind turbine.
03	Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy in NZ	Compare hydro, geothermal, wind, solar, gas and coal and where they are found across NZ.
04	Energy at Home	Look at how homes use energy for heating in winter and ways to cut waste, such as insulation and heat pumps.
05	Where Our Electricity Comes From	Trace electricity from a power source to your home and discuss the role of hydro power in NZ, such as on the Waikato and Clutha rivers.
06	Conserving Resources	Explore how reducing, reusing and recycling saves energy and materials.
07	Energy and Climate	Link energy use to greenhouse gases and discuss ways to reduce impact.
08	Energy Innovations and Careers	Look at new technologies, such as solar panels and electric buses, and the jobs behind them.
09	Mini Science Project	Choose a question, test it fairly and share the results in a short presentation.
10	Year 5 Review and Year 6 Readiness	Revise the year's science and preview Year 6 topics. A termly mock test and parent report follow.

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Warm-up (5 min)

A quick mental maths, word or science question, plus a recap of the last session

Core Teaching (25 min)

The new idea from the lesson eBook, explained with examples and guided practice

Guided Practice (15 min)

Your child works through tasks with the tutor close by to help

Independent Practice (10 min)

Your child completes the in-class quiz on their own

Wrap-up (5 min)

A short summary, two take-home quizzes and a preview of the next lesson

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