Year 5 Maths Arithmetic Intervention Pack

Year 5 maths intervention for pupils working below expected standard. This arithmetic intervention pack provides targeted practice to secure core written methods, close gaps quickly, and build fluency and confidence in essential maths skills.

Designed for small-group intervention, catch-up support, or whole-class use, this First Aid Kit helps pupils strengthen column methods, multiplication and division, and key number skills before moving on to more complex maths. Ideal for preventing gaps widening as pupils approach Year 6.

Key features:
✔ 10 sequenced mini lessons for low-stakes, high-impact practice
✔ Covers column addition, column subtraction, short multiplication, short division, rounding, fractions of amounts, and multiplying/dividing by 10/100/1000
✔ Includes ready-to-use mixed practice lessons to consolidate learning
✔ Input slides for step-by-step teacher modelling (PowerPoint)
✔ Independent practice worksheets with full answer booklet (pdfs)
✔ Fully resourced and structured for small groups or whole-class support
✔ Ideal for pupils who need to secure essential skills before progressing
✔ Taken directly from the Boost Arithmetic scheme

Lesson sequence:
L1 Column addition
L2 Column subtraction
L3 Short multiplication
L4 Short division
L5 Multiplying and dividing by 10/100/1000
L6 Rounding
L7 Fractions of amounts
L8 Column addition and subtraction mixed practice
L9 Short multiplication and division mixed practice
L10 Rounding and multiplying/dividing by 10/100/1000 mixed practice

Why use this pack:
✔ Focused intervention for pupils struggling with core arithmetic
✔ Builds fluency, confidence, and accuracy in key Year 5 maths skills
✔ Provides a low-workload, ready-to-go resource for teachers
✔ Complements other Boost Arithmetic packs for continuity

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