Level 5 - Newly Published

**Newly Published - March 2025**

Friday 7th March 2025 - Level 5 Workbook 8 [Eco Ink Version]

Friday 14th March 2025 - Level 5 Workbook 9 [Eco Ink Version]

Friday 21st March 2025 - Level 5 Workbook 10 [Eco Ink Version]

Friday 28th March 2025 - Level 5 Workbook 11 [Eco Ink Version]

5L1.7 Read, write, order and compare common fractions

Compare simple fractions word problems WORKBOOK - In this 15-page workbook students are challenged with comparing fractions within word problems. Starting with comparing two fractions and building to comparing three fractions. [ECO Ink Version]

Order simple unit fractions WORKBOOK - This 20-page workbook requires students to order 3 unit fractions using a range of visuals to support them. [ECO Ink Version]

Order simple non-unit fractions WORKBOOK - This 20-page workbook requires students to order 3 non-unit fractions using a range of visuals to support them. [ECO Ink Version]

5L1.8 Recognise and understand equivalent fractions

Recognise and understand equivalent fractions WORKBOOK - This 30-page workbook uses visuals including a fraction wall, fractions of a shape and pizza fractions to build an understanding of equivalent fractions, and the ability to recognise that different fractions can represent the same amount of a whole. [ECO Ink Version]

5L1.13 Recognise common fraction, decimal and percentage equivalents

Calculate common fraction, decimal and percentage equivalents WORKBOOK - This 24-page workbook introduces how to find equivalent fractions, decimals and percentages. Including, calculating the percentage equivalent of decimals, the decimal equivalent of percentages, the decimal equivalent of a fraction and the equivalent percentage of a fraction. [ECO Ink Version]

Recognise common fraction, decimal and percentage equivalents WORKBOOK - This 15-page workbook challenges students to complete the fraction, decimal and percentage equivalents of common fractions including whole, half, quarter, three quarters and one tenth. [ECO Ink Version]

Recognise less common fraction, decimal and percentage equivalents WORKBOOK - This 15-page workbook challenges students to complete the fraction, decimal and percentage equivalents of less common fractions including one fifth, three fifths, two fifths/four tenths, three fifths/six tenths, seven tenths, four fifths/eight tenths and nine tenths. [ECO Ink Version]

5L1.15 Recognise and continue linear sequences of whole numbers to 100

Recognise and continue linear sequence WORKBOOK - In this 20-page workbook students are asked to find the next number in a linear sequence. Starting with simple addition rules and building in complexity using larger numbers and subtraction rules. [ECO Ink Version]

5L2.20 Read, create and understand simple budgets

Recognising income and expenses WORKBOOK - This 15-page workbook presents a series of transactions within a simplified banking app and asks students to identify which are ‘money in’ and which are ‘money out’. [Eco Ink Version]

Read and understand a budget WORKBOOK - This 24-page workbook offers students a range of budgets which vary in amount, uses and format. Each budget has a set of questions aimed at building inference skills as well as developing confidence with data handling. [Eco Ink Version]

Comparing estimated and actual spending WORKBOOK - This 35-page workbook introduces the terms ‘money left’, ‘balanced’ and ‘overspend’ in the context of budgeting. The budgets build in complexity, from a simple lunch budget to a large-scale music festival. [Eco Ink Version]

Create a budget WORKBOOK - This 20-page workbook builds the skills needed to create your own budget through a step-by-step approach, culminating in 5 ‘challenge questions’ which require more focused research and potentially the use of a spreadsheet. [Eco Ink Version]

Budget TEMPLATE - 2 simple budget templates, the first of which includes ‘item’ and ‘estimated cost’. The second template also includes ‘actual cost’ as a comparison.

5L2.34 Positional vocabulary - using the eight-point compass reference

Using positional vocabulary WORKBOOK - In this colourful 24-page workbook, students are asked to describe both position and direction of movement using the eight-point compass reference. The workbook begins with the consolidation of prior knowledge before moving on to introducing new terms, both in their full form as well as abbreviations. [Eco Ink Version]

Newly Published - February 2025

Friday 7th February 2025 - Level 5 Workbook 5 [Eco Ink Version]

Friday 14th February 2025 - Level 5 Workbook 6 [Eco Ink Version]

Friday 28th February 2025 - Level 5 Workbook 7 [Eco Ink Version]

5L1.4 Understand negative numbers

Adding and subtracting from negative numbers - In this 30-page workbook students will help our characters add and subtract from negative numbers. Starting with a dice game adding or subtracting single digits, and building to a card game with two and three digit numbers. [Eco Ink Version]

Adding and subtracting within an overdraft - In this 25-page workbook students will be presented with the real-life scenarios involving credits and debits from a bank account with an overdraft. Exploring the different language and choices they will face in life. [Eco Ink Version]

Calculating with negative and positive values WORKBOOK - This 35-page workbooks explores adding, subtracting and finding the difference between negative and positive numbers in a range of real life scenarios. [ECO Ink Version]

5L1.7 Read, write, order and compare common fractions

Recognise parts of a fraction WORKBOOK - In this 20-page workbook students are introduced to the idea that a fraction is made from two numbers. Looking at unit fractions only. Students are also introduced to shapes or objects being divided into 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 equal parts. [ECO Ink Version]

Recognise fifths, sixths, sevenths, eighths and ninths WORKBOOK - In this 25-page workbook students are introduced to the new fractions fifths, sixths, sevenths, eighths and ninths. [ECO Ink Version]

Read common non-unit fractions in digits WORKBOOK - In this 20-page workbook students are challenged to read non-unit fractions and match them to the correct representation. [ECO Ink Version]

Read common non-unit fractions in words WORKBOOK - In this 20-page workbook students are challenged to read non-unit fractions in words and match them to the correct representation. [ECO Ink Version]

Write common fractions WORKBOOK - In this 30-page workbook students will learn to recognise and write fractions in both numbers and words. Starting with unit fractions and building to non-unit fractions in the second half of the workbook. [ECO Ink Version]

Compare simple fractions WORKBOOK - In this 30-page workbook students are introduced to comparing fractions. Starting with comparing unit fractions and building to non-unit fractions. [ECO Ink Version]

5L1.9 Recognise and understand mixed number fractions

Understanding mixed numbers WORKBOOK - This 25-page workbook introduces mixed numbers. Looking at whole and halves and quarters of relatable food items, toast, cake and pizzas. [ECO Ink Version]

5L1.10 Read, write, order and compare decimals to three decimal places

Identifying thousandths WORKBOOOK - This 30-page workbooks requires students to identify how many thousandths are in a range of numbers. [ECO Ink Version]

Read and say decimals to three decimal places WORKBOOK - In this 35-page workbook, students are presented with decimals to 3 decimal places in a range of real life scenarios, and are asked to read them aloud. [ECO Ink Version]

Read decimals to three decimal places WORKBOOK - In this 30-page workbook students are asked to read numbers with three decimal places in words and match it to the correct decimal number represented in digits. [ECO Ink Version]

Write decimal numbers in the expanded form WORKBOOK - In this 30-page workbook students need to write numbers with three decimal places in the expanded form. Watch out for those 0 values - Lance gives some advice later in the workbook. [Eco Ink Version]

Write numbers with three decimal places WORKBOOK - In this 20-page workbook the students are asked to write the decimal number being said by one of our characters onto the calculator - why not type it into a calculator too! [ECO Ink Version]

Compare decimals to three decimal places WORKBOOK - In this 26-page workbook students are asked to compare two numbers with 3 decimal places. Starting with comparing two numbers with the language more/less and greatest/smallest, and building to comparing 3 numbers with language including shortest/longest and highest/lowest. [ECO Ink Version]

5L1.11 Round decimals to the nearest whole number

Round a number with one decimal place WORKBOOK - This 35-page workbook asks students to round a number with one decimal place to the nearest whole number. [ECO Ink Version]

Round a number with two decimal places WORKBOOK - This 50-page workbook asks students to round a number with two decimal places to the nearest whole number. [ECO Ink Version]

Round a number with three decimal places WORKBOOK - This 40-page workbook asks students to round a number with three decimal places to the nearest whole number. [ECO Ink Version]

5L1.12 Read, write, understand and calculate a percentage

Understanding percentage WORKBOOK - This 30-page workbook introduces percentage as ‘out of 100’. Students must work out the percent of different flavours in a group of one hundred doughnuts, with increasing difficulty. [ECO Ink Version]

Read percentage WORKBOOK - This 30-page workbook asks students to identify and read percentages from real world examples. [ECO Ink Version]

Write percentage WORKBOOK - This 30-page workbook starts with learning to write the percentage symbol, and builds to reading and writing percentages from images presenting percentages in real world contexts. [ECO Ink Version]

Approximate percentages WORKBOOK - This 30-page workbook explores reading approximate percentages from a range of real life examples including progress bars and battery icons. [ECO Ink Version]

Finding a percentage of a small number WORKBOOK - This 25-page workbooks asks students to find common percentages of a small number of items e.g. 50% of 4 items. Students may already recognise this as half and be able to work out the answer without a calculation. [ECO Ink Version]

Calculate percentage WORKBOOK - In this workbook students are challenged with 25 word problems asking them to calculate the percentage of a number in a range of real life scenarios. [ECO Ink Version]

5L2.18 Calculate money using fractions and percentages

Calculate an amount of money using fractions WORKBOOK - This 30-page workbook explores calculating money in whole pounds using the fractions a half, third, quarter and a tenth in a range of real-life examples. The amount of money gradually builds up to £1,000. [Eco Ink Version]

Calculate money using common fractions WORKBOOK - This 20-page workbook uses a step-by-step approach to enable the student to calculate money in whole pounds using any common fraction. The first 10 pages include a visual breakdown of the calculation required, with the second 10 pages building to more challenging word questions. [Eco Ink Version]

Calculate fractions of money using decimal notation WORKBOOK - This 30-page workbook is a natural progression from the previous workbooks, allowing students to apply their skills to solve calculations involving common fractions and money using decimal notation. [Eco Ink Version]

Introduction to calculating percentages of money WORKBOOK - This 16-page workbook is an introduction to calculating 10%, 25%, 50% and 75% of money in whole pounds. The first 10 pages focus on finding 50% of an amount of money, firstly with prompts and then without. The latter 6 pages explore the remaining percentages. [Eco Ink Version]

Calculate an amount of money using percentages WORKBOOK - This 30-page workbook begins with a focus on finding 10%, 25%, 50% and 75% of small amounts of money in whole pounds, before building to common percentages and larger amounts of money up to £1,000. [Eco Ink Version]

Calculate percentages of money using decimal notation WORKBOOK - This 20-page workbook consolidates the skills developed throughout the previous workbooks, as students are asked to calculate percentages of money using decimal notation. [Eco Ink Version]

5L2.31 Calculate the perimeter of simple 2-D shapes

Mark the perimeter WORKBOOK - This 35-page workbook provides a range of real-life examples for students to practise simply marking the perimeter - an important concept to secure before moving on to calculations. [Eco Ink Version]

Calculate the perimeter of a shape WORKBOOK - Practise calculating perimeters with this 22-page bright and colourful workbook. Shapes include squares, rectangles, triangles, pentagons and hexagons as well as irregular shapes. NB: Measurements are given for calculations and are not to scale. [Eco Ink Version]

Calculate perimeter in real life WORKBOOK - This 30-page workbook enables students to apply their knowledge of calculating perimeters to real life. The first 25 questions focus on objects and structures, with the final 5 questions focusing on real-life scenarios. [Eco Ink Version]

Calculate the circumference of a circle WORKBOOK - This 20-page workbook offers a step-by-step approach to calculating the circumference of a circle, including an introduction to the terms ‘diameter’ and ‘pi’. The first 10 questions focus on practising the calculations, followed by 10 scenario-based questions showing the real-life application of the formula. [Eco Ink Version]

Measuring circumference WORKBOOK - This short, 10-page workbook is designed to spark conversation about measuring circumference and how a ruler may not be the best tool for the job! [Eco Ink Version]

5L2.32 Calculate the area of simple 2-D shapes

Highlight the area WORKBOOK - This 25-page workbook provides a starting point for students to understand what is meant by ‘area’. It includes a range of regular, irregular and composite shapes to discuss and highlight. [Eco Ink Version]

Calculate the area of a shape WORKBOOK - Building on the understanding of what ‘area’ is, this 20-page workbook introduces the formula required to calculate the area of squares, rectangles and triangles. [Eco Ink Version]

Calculate the area of a composite shape WORKBOOK - Within this 30-page workbook, students are guided through how to calculate the area of composite shapes. Starting with simple composite shapes and detailed step-by-step calculations, the workbook builds in complexity throughout. [Eco Ink Version]

Calculate area in real life WORKBOOK - Working out the area of an object or space is an essential life skill which is explored in this 23-page workbook. It provides a series of questions focusing on specific examples such as a door or football pitch, before moving on to real life scenarios such as decorating and gardening. [Eco Ink Version]

Calculate the area of a circle WORKBOOK - This 15-page workbook offers a scaffolded approach to calculating the area of a circle, including an introduction to the terms ‘radius’, ‘diameter’ and ‘pi’. [Eco Ink Version]

5L3.36 Understand and extract information from conversion line graphs

Extracting information from conversion line graphs - This 28-page workbook helps the student to understand and extract information from simple conversion line graphs. There are seven different examples of conversion line graphs with four questions on each of them. [Eco Ink Version]

5L3.39 Design a table to collect data and display information

Identifying cells in a spreadsheet - This 18-page workbook looks at the understanding of a cell in a spreadsheet, the naming and location. [Eco Ink Version]

Identifying the properties of a spreadsheet - This 20-page workbook looks at the identification of cells, headings, rows and columns in a spreadsheet, the naming and location. [Eco Ink Version]

Organisation of information into a spreadsheet - This 18-page workbook looks at the most appropriate location to input a given piece of information into an existing spreadsheet. [Eco Ink Version]

Formatting a cell - This 20-page workbook looks at selecting the most appropriate format for a cell given the information provided. Visuals and names from different spreadsheet packages are used. [Eco Ink Version]

Calculating a cell contents - This 32-page workbook looks at how to create a calculation on a spreadsheet, taking information from one / several cells and using it to calculate the output of another cell. [Eco Ink Version]

Understanding a Function - This 15-page workbook looks at using ‘Functions’ of a spreadsheet to do calculations and derive additional information from data. [Eco Ink Version]

Understanding a Formula - This 20-page workbooks looks at using a ‘Formula’ in a spreadsheet to do calculations and derive additional information from data. [Eco Ink Version]

Newly Published - January 2025

Friday 10th January 2025 - Level 5 Workbook 1 [Eco Ink Version]

Friday 17th January 2025 - Level 5 Workbook 2 [Eco Ink Version]

Friday 24th January 2025 - Level 5 Workbook 3 [Eco Ink Version]

Friday 31st January 2025 - Level 5 Workbook 4 [Eco Ink Version]

5L1.1 Read, write, order and compare numbers up to 10 million

Read Numbers up to 10 million WORKBOOK - This 30-page workbook asks the student to read ten different five-, six-, and seven-digit numbers correctly. There are five different scenarios each repeated six times. [Eco Ink Version]

Read Word Numbers up to 10 million WORKBOOK - This 30-page workbook asks the student to correctly identify the numeral representation of the number written in word form from a choice of two, three and four options. The workbook starts with tens of thousands and progresses through to millions. [Eco Ink Version]

Write Numbers up to 10 million WORKBOOK - This 30-page workbook asks the student to write the numeral form of the number written in word format. There are five different scenarios each repeated six times for numbers starting with tens of thousands and progressing to millions. [Eco Ink Version]

Write Numbers in Word up to 10 million WORKBOOK - This 30-page workbook asks the student to read the numeral and write the number in words. There are five different scenarios each repeated six times for numbers starting with tens of thousands and progressing to millions. [Eco Ink Version]

Compare Numbers up to 10 million WORKBOOK - This 30-page workbook looks at comparing two different numbers and asks the student to complete the sentence with ‘More’ or ‘Less’. There are five different scenarios each repeated six times for numbers starting with tens of thousands and progressing to millions. [Eco Ink Version]

Order Numbers up to 100,000 WORKBOOK - This 30-page workbook looks at ordering numbers up to 100,000 and asks the student to order three, four and five different number from least to most, smallest to biggest and vice versa. [Eco Ink Version]

Order Numbers up to 1 million WORKBOOK - This 30-page workbook looks at ordering numbers up to 1 million and asks the student to order three, four and five different number from least to most, smallest to biggest and vice versa. [Eco Ink Version]

Order Numbers up to 10 million WORKBOOK - This 30-page workbook looks at ordering numbers up to 10 million and asks the student to order three, four and five different number from least to most, smallest to biggest and vice versa. [Eco Ink Version]

5L1.2 Understand place value up to millions

Understand Place Value up to Millions - This 30-page workbook focuses on the understanding of place value ‘ten thousand’, ‘hundred thousand’ and ‘million’. It extends existing knowledge of place value to a thousand in increments, 10 pages for each additional place value. [Eco Ink Version]

Identify Value of Place - This 30-page workbook looks at identifying the value of a digit given it place value within a number. There are five different scenarios each repeated six times for numbers starting with tens of thousands and progressing to millions. [Eco Ink Version]

Partition Numbers up to 10 million - This 30-page workbook focuses on the ability to partition a large number into its place value parts, identify a large number from its constituent parts and write a large number in its expanded form. There are five different scenarios each repeated six times for numbers starting with tens of thousands and progressing to millions. [Eco Ink Version]

5L1.3 Use rounding to the nearest 10, 100, and 1000 to approximate and check results

Approximate Addition using rounding to 10 - This 18-page workbook uses different scenarios to practice using rounding to the nearest 10 to help with an approximate addition. It starts with addition of two numbers and increases in difficulty to addition of four numbers. [Eco Ink Version]

Approximate Addition using rounding to 100 - This 18-page workbook uses different scenarios to practice using rounding to the nearest 100 to help with an approximate addition. It starts with addition of two number and increases in difficulty to addition of four numbers. [Eco Ink Version]

Approximate Addition using rounding to 1000 - This 18-page workbook uses different scenarios to practice using rounding to the nearest 100 to help with an approximate addition. It starts with addition of two numbers and increases in difficulty to addition of four numbers. [Eco Ink Version]

Approximate Subtraction using rounding to 10 - This 18-page workbook uses different scenarios to practice using rounding to the nearest 10 to help with an approximate subtraction. [Eco Ink Version]

Approximate Subtraction using rounding to 100 - This 18-page workbook uses different scenarios to practice using rounding to the nearest 100 to help with an approximate subtraction. [Eco Ink Version]

Approximate Subtraction using rounding to 1000 - This 18-page workbook uses different scenarios to practice using rounding to the nearest 1000 to help with an approximate subtraction. [Eco Ink Version]

5L1.4 Understand negative numbers

Number line TEMPLATES - Print, cut and join the number lines to make a number line from +50 to -50, +50 to -100. Plus additional number lines jumping in 5’s and 10’s to -50 or -100. [Buy our -50 to +50 number line]

Understanding negative numbers on a number line WORKBOOK - In this 30-page workbook students are asked to find the missing numbers on a range of number lines, including both positive and negative numbers. [Eco Ink Version]

Comparing negative and positive numbers WORKBOOK - In this 30-page workbook students are asked to compare a range of positive and negative numbers. Starting with numbers from -15 to +15 and building gradually to comparing numbers from -100 to +100. [Eco Ink Version]

Comparing bank balances WORKBOOK - This 30-page workbook asks students to compare bank balances, including negative balances. Using the language more/less and most/least. [Eco Ink Version]

Ordering negative and positive numbers WORKBOOK - This 20-page workbook challenges students to order numbers from +100 to -100. Watch out, make sure you check which way you are ordering the numbers! [Eco Ink Version]

5L2.17 Estimate money by rounding to the nearest £1, £10, £100 and £1,000

Round amounts of money WORKBOOK 1 - In this 24-page workbook, students are presented with the price of one item per page. The workbook builds in difficulty, asking the student to firstly round to the nearest £1 and £10, before introducing rounding to the nearest £100 and £1,000. [Eco Ink Version]

Round amounts of money WORKBOOK 2 - In this 34-page workbook, students can consolidate and develop their money rounding skills as three items are included per page. As students move through the workbook, the value of the real-world examples grow, requiring rounding to the nearest £10, £100 and £1,000. [Eco Ink Version]

Estimate total cost of 2 items using addition WORKBOOK - In this 24-page workbook, students are presented with a range of real-life scenarios where rounding to estimate the total cost of two items can be used on a daily basis. [Eco Ink Version]

Estimate total cost of 4 items using addition WORKBOOK - In this 24-page workbook, students are presented with a range of real-life scenarios where rounding to estimate the total cost of four items can be used on a daily basis. [Eco Ink Version]

Estimate total cost addition multistep WORKBOOK - In this 20-page workbook, students are presented with multistep questions which involve rounding to estimate the total cost using addition. The workbook builds in difficulty, beginning with the addition of two items and working towards the addition of four items. [Eco Ink Version]

Estimate total cost using multiplication WORKBOOK - In this 20-page workbook, students are asked to use their rounding and multiplication skills to estimate the total cost in a range of real-life situations. [Eco Ink Version]

Estimate how much is left using subtraction WORKBOOK - In this 20-page workbook, students are asked to use their rounding and subtraction skills to estimate how much money is left in a variety of real-world scenarios. [Eco Ink Version]

Estimating finances with subtraction WORKBOOK - This 20-page workbook explores the world of savings and credit cards, using rounding to estimate finances. [Eco Ink Version]

Estimating money using rounding and division WORKBOOK - In this 25-page workbook, students are asked to use their rounding and division skills to find out the cost per person, per day or to find out how many items they can afford in a range of real-life settings. [Eco Ink Version]

5L2.19 Understand and calculate discounted pricing

Recognise adverts associated with a discount WORKBOOK - In this 15-page workbook, students are tasked with identifying which advert is promoting a discount from a choice of 2, 3 or 4 images. [Eco Ink Version]

Recognise discount language WORKBOOK - This 12-page workbook uses a variety of real-life settings to explore marketing language, asking the student to select which option may potentially save them money. [Eco Ink Version]

5L3.35 Understand and calculate probability

Impossible or certain WORKBOOK - This 20-page workbook is a great introduction to understanding probability. With a range of real-life examples, students are asked to select whether the probability of an event/situation happening is impossible or certain. [Eco Ink Version]

Impossible, evens or certain WORKBOOK - This 10-page workbook introduces the concept of ‘evens’ in relation to probability. With 3 examples per page, students are asked to select whether the probability of an event/situation happening is impossible, evens or certain. [Eco Ink Version]

Likely or unlikely WORKBOOK - This 20-page workbook is a perfect example of why we don’t publish answers at Maths For Life! Enjoy the conversations that this workbook sparks as you explore the concept of likelihood with your students. [Eco Ink Version]

Probability word line WORKBOOK - This 30-page workbook consolidates the learning from the previous 3 workbooks and asks students to mark probability on a word line. With examples such as ‘the probability of brushing your teeth tonight’ to ‘the probability of becoming a professional YouTuber’ - get ready for lots of debate! [Eco Ink Version]

Raffle ticket WORKBOOK - This 32-page workbook explores the next stage of probability - calculations. Using raffle tickets as a real-life example, the workbook begins by repeating the desired outcome and increasing the possible outcomes for the first 12 questions, before progressing in difficulty. [Eco Ink Version]

Calculating probability WORKBOOK - This 30-page workbook uses a range of scenarios to enable students to practise their probability calculations, including fruit from the fruit bowl, targets at a fairground stall and the chances of picking a square biscuit from the biscuit tin. Ideas which could easily be recreated in real life! [Eco Ink Version]

Newly Published - December 2024

Friday 6th December 2024 - Level 5 Workbook 11 [Eco Ink Version]

Friday 13th December 2024 - Level 5 Workbook 12 [Eco Ink Version]

Newly Published - November 2024

Alternative Advent Calendars 2024 - Download one of our fabulously festive Alternative Advent Calendars and enjoy some mathematical merriment this festive season. All levels and eco-friendly versions are ready for you to download and print.

Friday 8th November 2024 - Level 5 Workbook 7 [Eco Ink Version]

Friday 15th November 2024 - Level 5 Workbook 8 [Eco Ink Version]

Friday 22nd November 2024 - Level 5 Workbook 9 [Eco Ink Version]

Friday 29th November 2024 - Level 5 Workbook 10 [Eco Ink Version]