Comprehensive Curriculum Overview for Key Stage 2 Year 5 (Ages 9-10)

Mathematics

Year 5 (Ages 9-10)

• Key Areas:

  • Use decimals and percentages in calculations.

  • Understand properties of shapes, including angles.

  • Solve multi-step problems involving all four operations.

• Key Problem Areas:

  • Long division

  • Percentages

  • Data interpretation

English

• Key Areas:

  • Analyze themes in literature; compare different texts.

  • Write persuasive texts and reports.

Science

Year5 (Ages9–10)

• Key Areas:

  • Investigate forces, motion, and simple machines.

History

Year5 (Ages9–10)

• Themes/Topics:

  • Tudor period

  • Black Tudors, e.g., John Blanke

  • Ancient African civilizations: Introduction to the Mali Empire

Computing / IT

This comprehensive document provides a structured overview of the English National Curriculum for ages 8 to16 across key subjects. It includes learning objectives, key problem areas for each year group,