Year 5 Mathematics Package: Percentages of a Whole is a comprehensive, curriculum-aligned collection of engaging resources designed to support students in developing a deep understanding of percentages in real-world and mathematical contexts. With nine purposeful activities included, this package offers a complete teaching and learning solution for addressing key concepts such as percentages of a whole, equivalent fractions and decimals, complementary percentages, and visual representations.

Each resource targets specific Year 5 curriculum outcomes and encourages students to explore percentages through problem-solving, visual reasoning and hands-on application. From interactive games and creative tasks to digital escape rooms and anchor charts, this pack provides multiple entry points for learning and reinforces connections across number, fraction and decimal concepts.

The zip file download includes an overview document outlining how each resource connects to curriculum codes and provides helpful teaching notes, printing instructions and differentiation tips. Each resource is stored in its own folder with a detailed overview for ease of planning and use. Whether you're building a full unit or supplementing your existing program, this package ensures meaningful engagement and conceptual depth.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Recognise and calculate percentages of a whole number
• ✅ Make connections between percentages, fractions and decimals
• ✅ Use visual models to represent and compare percentages
• ✅ Apply percentage understanding to everyday contexts and problem-solving tasks

What’s Included:

• Build the Percentage Theme Park
• Complementary Percentages Card Game
• Connecting Equivalent Percentages, Decimals & Fractions Worksheet
• Equivalent Ticket Booths Sorting Game
• Escape the Room: Percentages of a Whole POWERPOINT
• Everyday Percentages: Complete the Picture
• Fill the Grid Percentage Game
• Percentages of a Whole Cut & Paste
• Percentages of a Whole Representations Anchor Charts

Materials Needed:

• Printed resources (as required per activity)
• Scissors, glue, pencils and coloured markers
• Digital device for PowerPoint activity (optional)

How to Use:

• Download and extract the zip file to access the full package
• Review the overview document for resource summaries and curriculum links
• Select activities based on your students’ needs and progression
• Use as a full unit or incorporate into your existing percentage lessons
• Encourage students to use anchor charts and visual models for reference

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use each activity as a standalone lesson or combine them into a complete unit
• 💡 Assign small groups different games or challenges and rotate across the week
• 💡 Display anchor charts and visual aids for ongoing reference during maths lessons
• 💡 Pair with our Design a Theme Park Mathematics Unit to continue exploring percentages through real-world applications

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Differentiate by selecting activities that include varied support and challenge levels
• 💛 Use the included rubrics and notes to guide formative assessment and feedback
• 💛 Encourage collaborative problem-solving to build mathematical discussion and confidence

Year 5 Mathematics Package: Percentages of a Whole offers everything you need to teach percentages in a meaningful, engaging and curriculum-aligned way—making maths lessons more visual, relevant and fun.