Irish Curriculum · 5th Class Maths

5th Class Maths Lesson Plan & Curriculum Map

A full-year 5th Class Maths lesson plan aligned to the Primary Mathematics Curriculum in Ireland. Week-by-week lessons for 1, 2 or 3 days a week from September to August, covering place value to 99,999, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, averages, charts and pie charts, fractions, decimals and percentages, directed numbers, number theory, equations, rules and properties, the circle, lines and angles, 2-D and 3-D shapes, and measures.

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September · Place value to 99,999 & Addition strategies & Addition and subtraction

5th Class Maths — September Lesson Plan

Irish Curriculum · Mathematics
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
September 1st week
(Mathematics)		Place value to 99,999 & Addition strategies & Addition and subtraction 1: Place value to 99,999Place value to 99,999 & Addition strategies & Addition and subtraction 1: Place value to 99,999Place value to 99,999 & Addition strategies & Addition and subtraction 1: Place value to 99,999 2: Addition strategies
September 2nd week
(Mathematics)		Place value to 99,999 & Addition strategies & Addition and subtraction 2: Addition strategiesPlace value to 99,999 & Addition strategies & Addition and subtraction 2: Addition strategiesPlace value to 99,999 & Addition strategies & Addition and subtraction 3: Addition and subtraction
September 3rd week
(Mathematics)		Place value to 99,999 & Addition strategies & Addition and subtraction 3: Addition and subtractionPlace value to 99,999 & Addition strategies & Addition and subtraction 3: Addition and subtractionPlace value to 99,999 & Addition strategies & Addition and subtraction 4: Concept Review 5: Practice Problems & Quiz
September 4th week
(Mathematics)		Place value to 99,999 & Addition strategies & Addition and subtraction 4: Concept Review 5: Practice Problems & QuizPlace value to 99,999 & Addition strategies & Addition and subtraction 4: Concept Review 5: Practice Problems & QuizPlace value to 99,999 & Addition strategies & Addition and subtraction Applied Practice Task
October · Data 1 – Averages & Data 2 – Charts and graphs & Multiplication 1

5th Class Maths — October Lesson Plan

Irish Curriculum · Mathematics
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
October 1st week
(Mathematics)		Data 1 – Averages & Data 2 – Charts and graphs & Multiplication 1 1: Data 1 – AveragesData 1 – Averages & Data 2 – Charts and graphs & Multiplication 1 1: Data 1 – AveragesData 1 – Averages & Data 2 – Charts and graphs & Multiplication 1 1: Data 1 – Averages 2: Data 2 – Charts and graphs
October 2nd week
(Mathematics)		Data 1 – Averages & Data 2 – Charts and graphs & Multiplication 1 2: Data 2 – Charts and graphsData 1 – Averages & Data 2 – Charts and graphs & Multiplication 1 2: Data 2 – Charts and graphsData 1 – Averages & Data 2 – Charts and graphs & Multiplication 1 3: Multiplication 1
October 3rd week
(Mathematics)		Data 1 – Averages & Data 2 – Charts and graphs & Multiplication 1 3: Multiplication 1Data 1 – Averages & Data 2 – Charts and graphs & Multiplication 1 3: Multiplication 1Data 1 – Averages & Data 2 – Charts and graphs & Multiplication 1 4: Concept Review 5: Practice Problems & Quiz
October 4th week
(Mathematics)		Data 1 – Averages & Data 2 – Charts and graphs & Multiplication 1 4: Concept Review 5: Practice Problems & QuizData 1 – Averages & Data 2 – Charts and graphs & Multiplication 1 4: Concept Review 5: Practice Problems & QuizData 1 – Averages & Data 2 – Charts and graphs & Multiplication 1 Applied Practice Task
November · Lines and angles & Division 1 & Money

5th Class Maths — November Lesson Plan

Irish Curriculum · Mathematics
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
November 1st week
(Mathematics)		Lines and angles & Division 1 & Money 1: Lines and anglesLines and angles & Division 1 & Money 1: Lines and anglesLines and angles & Division 1 & Money 1: Lines and angles 2: Division 1
November 2nd week
(Mathematics)		Lines and angles & Division 1 & Money 2: Division 1Lines and angles & Division 1 & Money 2: Division 1Lines and angles & Division 1 & Money 3: Money
November 3rd week
(Mathematics)		Lines and angles & Division 1 & Money 3: MoneyLines and angles & Division 1 & Money 3: MoneyLines and angles & Division 1 & Money 4: Concept Review 5: Practice Problems & Quiz
November 4th week
(Mathematics)		Lines and angles & Division 1 & Money 4: Concept Review 5: Practice Problems & QuizLines and angles & Division 1 & Money 4: Concept Review 5: Practice Problems & QuizLines and angles & Division 1 & Money Applied Practice Task
December · Fractions 1 & 2-D shapes & Fractions 2

5th Class Maths — December Lesson Plan

Irish Curriculum · Mathematics
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
December 1st week
(Mathematics)		Fractions 1 & 2-D shapes & Fractions 2 1: Fractions 1Fractions 1 & 2-D shapes & Fractions 2 1: Fractions 1Fractions 1 & 2-D shapes & Fractions 2 1: Fractions 1 2: 2-D shapes
December 2nd week
(Mathematics)		Fractions 1 & 2-D shapes & Fractions 2 2: 2-D shapesFractions 1 & 2-D shapes & Fractions 2 2: 2-D shapesFractions 1 & 2-D shapes & Fractions 2 3: Fractions 2
December 3rd week
(Mathematics)		Fractions 1 & 2-D shapes & Fractions 2 3: Fractions 2Fractions 1 & 2-D shapes & Fractions 2 3: Fractions 2Fractions 1 & 2-D shapes & Fractions 2 4: Concept Review 5: Practice Problems & Quiz
December 4th week
(Mathematics)		Fractions 1 & 2-D shapes & Fractions 2 4: Concept Review 5: Practice Problems & QuizFractions 1 & 2-D shapes & Fractions 2 4: Concept Review 5: Practice Problems & QuizFractions 1 & 2-D shapes & Fractions 2 Applied Practice Task
The learning framework

Anatomy of a focused lesson

Each session moves from a clear focus to guided practice and a quick check for understanding.

10 minutes

Warm up and connect

Start with a quick number talk or maths game linked to the week’s 5th Class topic.

25 minutes

Model and practise

Explore the idea with concrete materials and visuals, then practise with guided and independent questions.

10 minutes

Check for understanding

Finish with a short check-in activity so the tutor knows exactly what to revisit next lesson.

Student learning toolkit

Resources for 5th Class Maths

Concept lessons

Clear explanations of each 5th Class maths topic in the order it comes up in school.

Practice problems & quizzes

Practice problems, concept reviews and quizzes matched to each week of the plan.

Maths games & real-world tasks

Maths games and real-world applications that keep practice engaging.

Progress notes

Regular feedback for parents on strengths, gaps and next steps.

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