Class 5 Maths

1
Draw 10 different lines. Estimate the length
of each one and write your estimate on the line.
Then measure each line with a ruler to the
nearest millimetre and write the measurement at
the end of each line.
Collect 5 envelopes of different sizes.
Estimate the length of each side, then
write each estimate on each envelope, then
estimate the perimeter. Now measure with a ruler
to the nearest centimetre and write that on each
envelope. How close was your estimate? Can you
calculate the area of each envelope?
Choose a 3D shape. Write a fact file giving 10
different facts about your shape.
Using a receipt from a shop, choose 5 items and
add them using a written method. Repeat for 4
more sets of 5 different items. (OPTIONAL BRAIN
BUSTER Can you choose 2 prices and multiply them
together?)
Using a receipt, invent 5 different word
problems for someone else to solve. Write each
problem in your book. Can you challenge a friend
or family member to solve them all?
Class 5 Maths Home Learning
Draw 10 different angles. Estimate their size,
write each estimate, then measure them to the
nearest degree using a protractor. Write
your measurement in a different colour.
Keep a record of how long (to the nearest
minute!) you spend watching TV, or another
pastime, over 3 days. What is the total time you
have spent doing it? What is the average
time per day? Write your record and show your
workings.
Term 2 2010-2011
If 8 kilometres 5 miles, can you work out
the distance from your home to 5 locations of
your choice in miles and kilometres?
Take a recipe for 4 people. Write out the
ingredients needed, then calculate how much of
each ingredient you would need for 8 people.
Go for it! Fancy a challenge?
Maths-tastic!
Imagine you have 1,000 to spend on anything
you like. Write a shopping list, with prices,
which totals no less than 960, but no more than
the 1,000 limit!
Find a copy of a timetable for a train or
bus. Find a journey that begins at one place but
ends at another. Using the timetable, what is the
quickest way of getting there? Which way would
take the longest? Write your workings. Repeat
for 2 more journeys.
If you need any equipment to help you solve any
of these challenges, please speak to Miss Bailey.
2
Draw 10 different lines. Estimate the length
of each one and write your estimate on the line.
Then measure each line with a ruler to the
nearest millimetre and write the measurement at
the end of each line.
Choose a 2 or 3-digit number. Write at least 20
different ways to make it. (OPTIONAL BRAIN
BUSTER Use decimals, x and in your
calculations)
Take a recipe for 4 people. Write out the
ingredients needed, then calculate how much of
each ingredient you would need for 6 people.
Draw 10 different chocolate bars and colour in
part of them. Write beside them what fraction
you have coloured and what fraction isnt
coloured.
Collect 10 different items from around your
house. Estimate their mass and write your
estimate in your book. Then use a set of weighing
scales and measure the mass of each object. Write
the answer in your book.
On squared paper, carefully draw a diagonal
line, then draw 5 simple shapes on one side of
the line. Finally, draw their reflection on the
other side of the line then check using a mirror.
Class 5 Maths Home Learning
Create a rhyme or rap to help you remember the
6, 7, 8 or 12 times table. Be prepared to perform
it to the class!
Draw the nets of 5 different 3D shapes. Use a
ruler and a pencil and remember to write the name
of the shape next to it.
Term 3 2010-2011
Go for it! Fancy a challenge?
Maths-tastic!
Write out 10 different fractions, then convert
them into 2 equivalents. e.g. 1 5 AND
1 8 4 20 4
32

• Using a 100 square, colour in the
• following using different colours
• gt multiples of 6 gt multiples of 7
• gt multiples of 8 gt multiples of 9
• gt square numbers gt prime numbers

Carry out a survey of your choice, collecting
at least 20 pieces of data. Record the results
in a tally chart and then draw a bar chart to
show what youve found out.
If you need any equipment to help you solve any
of these challenges, please speak to Miss Bailey.