FULLY UPDATED FOR THE NEW AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM

Build Mathematical Confidence Through Mental Mastery
The Targeting Mental Maths Year 5 Curriculum Edition has been completely updated to align with the latest 2023/2024 educational standards. As students enter the upper primary years, the ability to perform complex mental calculations is essential for developing mathematical fluency and confidence. This series provides a highly structured approach to mastering the advanced mental computation strategies required at a Year 5 level. This workbook helps students:

• Automate Advanced Maths Facts: Regular, quick-fire exercises reinforce the rapid recall of multiplication, division, and fraction facts, reducing cognitive load for complex tasks.
• Master Sophisticated Mental Strategies: Each unit provides a dedicated explanation and practice of specific mental techniques, teaching students how to break down large numbers and multi-step problems in their heads.
• Broaden Curriculum Application: Exercises extend beyond simple arithmetic to cover space, measurement, position, number, data, and chance, ensuring well-rounded numeracy development.
• Refine Logical Problem-Solving: Every unit concludes with a "Problem of the Week," designed to challenge students to apply their mental strategies to rigorous and motivating scenarios.

With a fresh design and a focus on analytical agility, this workbook is the essential daily tool for Year 5 students striving for high-level mathematical proficiency.

This updated edition features:

• Parallel Learning Structure: Specifically designed to run in tandem with the Targeting Maths Year 5 Student Book, ensuring mental practice supports and deepens classroom learning.
• 32 Structured Weekly Units: Organised into four terms of work, providing a consistent and manageable routine that covers the entire school year.
• Integrated Revision Units: Comprehensive revision sections at the end of every term to consolidate core strategies and ensure no learning gaps remain.
• Proven Two-Page Format: A clear, effective layout featuring mental drills on the left and strategy-based exploration and application on the right.

The Targeting Mental Maths series continues to be the premier resource for Australian schools, now refined to deliver the best results for the current Year 5 curriculum.