What students need to know by the end of the Year 5 maths curriculum as they prepare for school.
Author
Robyn Oliver
Published
October 2025
What students need to know by the end of the Year 5 maths curriculum as they prepare for school.
Author
Robyn Oliver
Published
October 2025
What students need to know by the end of the Year 5 maths curriculum as they prepare for school.
Author
Robyn Oliver
Published
October 2025
Key takeaways
During Year 5, students will delve into the Australian curriculum of maths, and they will follow the three strands of the Australian Curriculum: Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics and Probability. Each of these strands is further divided into multiple sub-strands. A Year 5 student will explore complex mathematical concepts, using the knowledge and rules they developed in their previous school years and extending on these further. Students are learning real-life skills that are essential for day-to-day life, a crucial skill for children as they grow in independence inside and outside the classroom. Maths requires problem-solving skills, mental resilience, persistence, flexibility, and analytical skills, skills which can all be transferred to other academic subjects as well as life outside of school, such as soccer or swim teams. Developing a strong understanding of maths and the underpinnings allows children to develop a sense of belonging within the world. To support your Year 5 child with their lifelong learning skills, download the Doodle Maths App for a personalised, adaptive approach, tailored to your child’s current strengths and needs. The Doodle Maths app has been designed by teachers based on the Australian curriculum. Let’s take a look inside the Year 5 maths curriculum…
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Robyn Oliver
Robyn is a teacher, educational content creator, and mum to three. After completing a Bachelor of Childhood Studies and a Postgraduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education, she moved to Perth, WA, and has spent her career working in a range of early childhood services and schools. These days, she mixes relief teaching in local schools with creating practical, engaging resources and mentoring early childhood services. Her work is driven by a genuine passion for supporting children to grow and learn, and helping educators feel confident and inspired in what they do.
Robyn Oliver
Robyn is a teacher, educational content creator, and mum to three. After completing a Bachelor of Childhood Studies and a Postgraduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education, she moved to Perth, WA, and has spent her career working in a range of early childhood services and schools. These days, she mixes relief teaching in local schools with creating practical, engaging resources and mentoring early childhood services. Her work is driven by a genuine passion for supporting children to grow and learn, and helping educators feel confident and inspired in what they do.
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