Year 5 Tutoring Australia | Maths, English, Science

Year 5 is a big step up, with NAPLAN in Term 1 and more demanding fractions, decimals, writing and science. Our tutors build confidence so your child can enjoy Year 5.

Key Topics Covered:

Maths: place value, fractions, decimals, area and angles.
English: persuasive and narrative writing, grammar and spelling.
Science: adaptations, states of matter and light.

Parent Tip:

Ask your child to explain one thing they learnt each week, such as how they solved a fraction problem. Teaching it back builds strong recall.

Calculate with larger whole numbers, fractions and decimals accurately

Measure area, perimeter, volume and angles and solve real problems

Write clear persuasive and narrative texts with correct punctuation

Analyse texts and use evidence to support opinions confidently

Plan fair tests and record results using scientific language

Explain adaptations, states of matter and how light behaves

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No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Reading Comprehension: Finding Evidence	Read short texts and answer literal and inferential questions, using evidence from the text to support each answer.
02	Spelling Patterns and Rules	Learn common spelling rules for suffixes, prefixes and tricky letter patterns, and use them to spell NAPLAN style words.
03	Punctuation Essentials	Use capital letters, commas in lists and clauses, apostrophes and speech marks accurately in sentences and short texts.
04	Sentence Types and Clauses	Build simple, compound and complex sentences with conjunctions, and spot the main clause in each one.
05	Parts of Speech	Identify nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs, and expand noun groups to add detail to writing.
06	Persuasive Writing for NAPLAN	Plan and write a persuasive text with a clear position, strong reasons and a firm conclusion, within a set time.
07	Narrative Writing Structure	Plan a narrative with a clear orientation, complication and resolution, and build character and setting with vivid description.
08	Editing and Proofreading	Check writing for spelling, punctuation and grammar errors, and improve word choice and sentence flow.
09	Language Conventions Practice	Work through NAPLAN style conventions questions on spelling, grammar and punctuation, and learn quick checking strategies.
10	Term 1 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with games and worked examples, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

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No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Novel Study: Characters and Plot	Read a class novel suitable for Year 5 and explore how characters change and how plot events build the story.
02	Figurative Language	Spot and use similes, metaphors, personification and alliteration, and explain the effect they have on a reader.
03	Poetry: Rhyme, Rhythm and Imagery	Read and write poems that use rhyme, rhythm and imagery, including bush ballads and free verse about Australian places.
04	Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Stories	Read stories and picture books by First Nations authors and discuss the connection to Country and cultural perspectives.
05	Adverbials and Descriptive Language	Use adverbs and adverbial phrases to show when, where and how, and make writing more precise and engaging.
06	Paragraphs and Cohesion	Organise ideas into paragraphs with topic sentences, and link them using connectives and pronoun references.
07	Writing Imaginative Texts	Draft and edit a short imaginative story that uses setting, dialogue and figurative language with purpose.
08	Spelling: Prefixes, Suffixes and Word Origins	Explore how prefixes, suffixes and Latin and Greek roots shape word meaning, and apply them to spelling.
09	Reading Fluency and Expression	Practise reading aloud with accuracy, pace and expression, and discuss how tone changes the meaning of a text.
10	Term 2 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with games and worked examples, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Information Reports	Research a topic and write an information report with a clear structure, headings, facts and technical vocabulary.
02	Reading Non-Fiction Texts	Use headings, captions, diagrams and glossaries to find information, and summarise the main ideas of a text.
03	Author's Purpose and Point of View	Work out why an author wrote a text, and how word choice and images shape the reader's view.
04	Persuasive Techniques	Identify emotive language, rhetorical questions and modality in advertisements and opinion pieces, and use them in your own writing.
05	Writing a Persuasive Text	Plan, write and edit a persuasive text on a school or community issue, such as saving water in drought.
06	Note-Taking and Summarising	Take notes from texts in your own words, and turn them into a short summary with the key ideas in order.
07	Multimodal Texts	Analyse how images, layout and sound work with words in posters, websites and short films.
08	Vocabulary and Word Choice	Build a stronger vocabulary using synonyms, antonyms and context clues, and choose the best word for the audience.
09	Presenting and Speaking	Prepare and deliver a short oral presentation with clear structure, eye contact, volume and pace.
10	Term 3 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with games and worked examples, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Narrative Writing: Building Tension	Write an exciting narrative with rising action, a clear climax and a satisfying ending, using dialogue and sensory detail.
02	Comparing Texts	Compare two texts on a similar theme, discussing how each handles characters, setting and message.
03	Themes and Messages in Literature	Identify themes in picture books, short stories and novels, and support ideas with examples from the text.
04	Writing a Response to Literature	Write a structured response that states an opinion about a text and backs it up with quotes and reasons.
05	Grammar Review: Tense and Agreement	Review verb tense, subject and verb agreement and pronouns, and fix errors in sentences and paragraphs.
06	Spelling Review: Tricky Words	Revise commonly misspelt words, homophones and silent letters, with strategies for checking spelling independently.
07	Creative Writing Workshop	Experiment with different forms, such as diary entries, letters and scripts, and share work with feedback from peers.
08	Reading and Responding to Media	Discuss how news reports, advertisements and websites inform and influence, and how to question what you read.
09	Reading for Pleasure and Goal Setting	Choose books by Australian authors that suit your interests, set reading goals and plan for the break.
10	Term 4 Revision and End-of-Year Test	Review the year, then sit an end-of-year test with feedback shared in the parent report and ideas for the break.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Place Value to Millions	Read, write and order whole numbers beyond 10 000, and explain what each digit is worth using place value charts.
02	Rounding and Estimating	Round numbers to the nearest ten, hundred and thousand, and estimate answers to check whether a result is sensible.
03	Mental Addition and Subtraction	Use partitioning, compensation and jump strategies to add and subtract larger numbers quickly in your head.
04	Written Addition and Subtraction	Add and subtract numbers with up to five digits using efficient written methods and check with the inverse operation.
05	Multiplication Facts and Strategies	Build fast recall of times tables and use doubling, halving and the distributive property to multiply mentally.
06	Multiplying by One and Two Digits	Multiply larger numbers using area models and the standard algorithm, such as 36 x 24 for a netball canteen order.
07	Division with Remainders	Divide by one-digit numbers, interpret remainders in context and decide whether to round up or down.
08	Factors and Multiples	Find factors and multiples, test divisibility rules and spot prime and composite numbers up to 100.
09	NAPLAN Number Problem Solving	Practise NAPLAN style number questions, including multi-step word problems and reading tables, with time-saving tips.
10	Term 1 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with games and worked examples, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Equivalent Fractions	Use fraction walls and number lines to show equivalent fractions and simplify them, such as 2/4 and 3/6 both equal to 1/2.
02	Comparing and Ordering Fractions	Compare fractions with related denominators like halves, quarters and eighths, and place them on number lines.
03	Adding and Subtracting Fractions	Add and subtract fractions with the same or related denominators, and record each step clearly.
04	Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions	Convert between mixed numbers and improper fractions, and locate them on a number line.
05	Fractions of Quantities	Find unit fractions and other fractions of amounts, such as three quarters of 24 players in a cricket squad.
06	Decimals to Thousandths	Read, write and place decimals to thousandths on number lines, and link them to fractions with denominators of 10, 100 and 1000.
07	Comparing and Rounding Decimals	Compare and order decimals, and round them to the nearest whole number or tenth in measurement contexts.
08	Adding and Subtracting Decimals	Add and subtract decimals using place value and written methods, lining up the decimal point correctly.
09	Money, Rounding and Percentages	Work with Australian dollars, use rounding to the nearest five cents and link 10%, 25% and 50% to fractions in sale prices.
10	Term 2 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with games and worked examples, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Length and Perimeter	Measure and convert between millimetres, centimetres, metres and kilometres, and find the perimeter of shapes such as a school oval.
02	Area of Rectangles	Find the area of squares and rectangles in square centimetres and square metres using arrays and multiplication.
03	Volume and Capacity	Measure volume with cubic centimetre blocks and capacity in millilitres and litres, and compare the two.
04	Mass	Measure and compare mass in grams and kilograms, and solve problems that involve converting between units.
05	Time and Duration	Calculate elapsed time in hours and minutes, and solve problems about school days and holidays.
06	24-Hour Time and Timetables	Read and write 24-hour time and use bus, train and ferry timetables to plan a journey.
07	Temperature and Measurement Scales	Read scales on thermometers, jugs and measuring tapes, and choose the best unit for each measuring job.
08	Measurement Problem Solving	Solve multi-step problems that combine length, area, capacity, mass and time in real situations such as building a veggie garden.
09	Number Patterns and Rules	Describe and continue number patterns with whole numbers and fractions, and state the rule using words and symbols.
10	Term 3 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with games and worked examples, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	2D Shapes and Their Properties	Classify triangles and quadrilaterals by sides, angles and symmetry, and explain why a shape belongs in each group.
02	3D Objects and Nets	Identify prisms and pyramids from their nets, and describe faces, edges and vertices of each object.
03	Angles	Estimate and measure angles with a protractor, and classify them as acute, right, obtuse, straight or reflex.
04	Transformations and Symmetry	Show translations, reflections and rotations on grids, and describe the symmetry in patterns and logos.
05	Coordinates, Maps and Compass Directions	Use the four quadrants and a grid reference on maps of Australian cities, and give directions using compass points.
06	Data Collection and Displays	Plan a survey, collect data and display it in tables, column graphs and dot plots, then describe what the data shows.
07	Reading and Interpreting Graphs	Read line graphs, tables and column graphs with care, and answer NAPLAN style questions about trends and comparisons.
08	Probability and Chance	Describe the chance of events with words and fractions, list outcomes and compare experimental results with predictions.
09	Number Sentences and Unknowns	Solve number sentences with an unknown, use the order of operations and check that both sides stay balanced.
10	Term 4 Revision and End-of-Year Test	Review the year, then sit an end-of-year test with feedback shared in the parent report and ideas for the break.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Working Like a Scientist	Ask testable questions, plan fair tests and learn the roles of variables so that investigations give reliable results.
02	Safety and Using Equipment	Use thermometers, measuring cylinders, scales and hand lenses safely, and record measurements accurately.
03	Observing and Recording Data	Record observations in tables, sketches and labelled diagrams, and organise results so patterns are easy to see.
04	Adaptations of Living Things	Explore how plants and animals have structural features and behaviours that help them survive in their habitats.
05	Australian Animal Adaptations	Study Australian animals such as the koala, kangaroo and thorny devil, and explain how their features suit their environments.
06	Plant Adaptations	Investigate how plants such as eucalypts, banksias and cacti cope with heat, fire and low rainfall.
07	Habitats and Food Webs	Map food chains and webs in an Australian habitat like a rockpool or woodland, and trace energy from the Sun.
08	Classifying Living Things	Group living things using observable features and simple classification keys, and justify each choice.
09	Science Skills Practice	Practise planning, measuring and drawing conclusions from a mini investigation, with a focus on clear scientific language.
10	Term 1 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with games and worked examples, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Properties of Solids	Compare solids by hardness, flexibility and strength, and relate these properties to how materials are used.
02	Properties of Liquids	Explore how liquids flow, take the shape of their container and differ in viscosity, with simple home experiments.
03	Properties of Gases	Show that gases take up space and can be compressed, using balloons, syringes and fizzing reactions.
04	Changes of State	Observe melting, freezing, evaporation and condensation, and explain them in terms of heating and cooling.
05	Mixtures and Solutions	Make mixtures and solutions, and test what dissolves in water and how temperature affects dissolving.
06	Separating Mixtures	Separate mixtures using sieving, filtering, evaporation and magnets, and choose the best method for each mixture.
07	Reversible and Irreversible Changes	Sort changes such as melting chocolate and baking damper into reversible and irreversible, and explain the difference.
08	Materials and Their Uses	Investigate why materials such as glass, metal and fabric are chosen for particular jobs, including in Australian homes.
09	Chemical Science Investigation	Plan and run a fair test on dissolving or states of matter, then present results in a table and a graph.
10	Term 2 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with games and worked examples, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Sources of Light	Identify natural and artificial light sources, and describe how light travels in straight lines from a source.
02	Shadows	Investigate how shadows form, and how the size and shape of a shadow change with the position of the light.
03	Reflection of Light	Use mirrors to explore how light reflects, and measure angles as light bounces off smooth surfaces.
04	Refraction of Light	Observe how light bends when it moves between air and water, using pencils in glasses and clear containers.
05	Absorption, Transparency and Colour	Classify materials as transparent, translucent or opaque, and explore how light is absorbed and why things appear coloured.
06	Light and the Rainbow	Split white light into colours using prisms and water, and link this to rainbows seen after a summer shower.
07	Sun Safety and Light	Connect sunlight to ultraviolet rays and the Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide message used across Australia.
08	Light in Everyday Technology	Explore how light is used in cameras, glasses, solar panels and torches, and how technology improves lives.
09	Light Investigation	Design a fair test on shadows or reflection, collect measurements and explain results using scientific ideas.
10	Term 3 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with games and worked examples, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Our Solar System	Describe the Sun as a star and the eight planets that orbit it, and compare their size, distance and features.
02	Earth's Rotation and Day and Night	Use a globe and torch to model how Earth's spin causes day and night, and why time differs across Australian states.
03	Earth's Orbit and the Seasons	Explain how Earth's orbit and tilt lead to the seasons, and compare summer and winter in Australia.
04	The Moon and Its Phases	Track the phases of the Moon, and explain what causes them using models and observations.
05	Earth's Surface and Landforms	Explore how weathering, erosion and floods change landforms, using examples such as Uluru and the Murray River.
06	Natural Events and Their Effects	Investigate bushfires, droughts and cyclones, and how these events affect living things and communities.
07	Day and Night Sky Observations	Observe the Southern Cross, the Moon and bright planets, and learn how First Nations Peoples have used the sky for thousands of years.
08	Space Exploration and Technology	Learn how telescopes, satellites and probes help us study space, and the role Australia plays in space science.
09	Year 5 Science Review Investigation	Pull the year's learning together in an open investigation, then present findings with clear evidence and conclusions.
10	Term 4 Revision and End-of-Year Test	Review the year, then sit an end-of-year test with feedback shared in the parent report and ideas for the break.

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Guided Practice (15 min)

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Independent Practice (10 min)

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Wrap-up (5 min)

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

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