Year 5 Maths Greater Depth Arithmetic Intervention

Year 5 maths greater depth intervention to help children working at the expected standard. This arithmetic pack focuses on high-value fraction, decimal and percentage concepts, helping pupils deepen understanding, apply skills more flexibly, and move confidently into greater depth.

Designed for small group intervention or mini whole-class lessons, these lessons go beyond fluency to develop accuracy, efficiency, and independence in key arithmetic areas that underpin reasoning.

✔ 12 sequenced lessons targeting greater depth arithmetic skills
✔ Strong focus on fractions, mixed numbers, and FDP connections
✔ Teacher input slides to facilitate clear step-by-step modelling
✔ Independent practice to develop accuracy and independence
✔ Full answer booklet included for quick marking and feedback
✔ Taken directly from the Boost Arithmetic scheme
✔ Ready-to-use lessons to reduce planning time

Lesson sequence
L1: Convert between improper and mixed number fractions
L2: Add proper fractions, including totals greater than one
L3: Add fractions, including mixed number fractions
L4: Subtract fractions, including mixed number fractions
L5: Multiply proper fractions by whole numbers
L6: Multiply mixed number fractions by whole numbers
L7: Read and write decimal numbers as fractions
L8: Write percentages as fractions and decimals
L9: Find percentages of amounts (multiples of 10% and 5%)
L10: Square and cube numbers
L11: Subtract from multiples of 100 and 1000
L12: Mixed arithmetic practice

What’s included
✔ Input slides for direct modelling (PowerPoint)
✔ Independent practice worksheets (pdf)
✔ Full answer booklet
✔ Fully resourced and ready to use

Why use this pack
✔ Targets pupils already secure at expected standard
✔ Develops deeper understanding of fractions and number relationships
✔ Builds arithmetic fluency that supports reasoning
✔ Provides structured challenge without increasing teacher workload
✔ Helps pupils apply skills more independently and accurately

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Year 5 Maths First Aid Kit – foundational intervention
Year 5 Maths Arithmetic Intervention – Expected Standard
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