Year 5 Maths
Strengthen number, fractions and reasoning across the NSW NESA Stage 3 Mathematics syllabus — with selective-style problem solving woven in, in small Blacktown classes.
What we cover
Aligned to the NSW NESA Stage 3 Mathematics syllabus. Year 5 deepens fractions, decimals and multiplicative thinking — and we layer in selective-style problem solving for students aiming higher.
Place value & whole numbers
Working beyond a million, and understanding factors, multiples and place value.
Addition & subtraction
Efficient written and mental strategies for large numbers and decimals.
Multiplication & division
Multiplying and dividing by one- and two-digit numbers, with the order of operations.
Fractions, decimals & percentages
Comparing and operating with fractions and decimals, and linking them to percentages.
Measurement & geometry
Length, area, volume and angles, and the properties of 2D and 3D shapes.
Data & chance
Interpreting data displays and describing chance using fractions.
Taught by someone who's done it.
Diva Parmar
ATAR 99.00Bachelor of Actuarial Studies / Commerce, UNSW
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Top tutors, a system for learning, and a supportive environment.
Top tutors
Our tutors have all scored in the highest result band (Band 6 or E4) in the subject they teach.
A science-based system
Teaching materials and homework drawn from the notes of the highest achievers, used in a six-stage lesson sequence built on cognitive science.
A supportive environment
Classes of 1–5, so no one gets lost at the back. A motivational space where students learn alongside top-achieving tutors and earn rewards for their hard work.
Inside the system · every class, six stages
Class review
Rapid retrieval practice of past concepts — active recall to beat the forgetting curve.
Explicit instruction
Theory broken into the smallest parts, taught in simple, consistent language.
Guided practice
Worked examples together, tutor scaffolding fading as competence grows.
Independent practice
Exam-style questions with instant feedback, so errors are caught before they stick.
Exit test
A short end-of-class check on retention; targeted homework where needed.
Homework
Weekly consolidation that moves class learning into long-term memory.
Simple, transparent fees
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Common questions
Do you prepare students for Selective School or Opportunity Class tests?
Yes. Alongside the Stage 3 syllabus, we build the speed and reasoning that selective-style problems demand. For the separate Opportunity Class pathway, the test is sat in Year 4 for Year 5 entry, and our dedicated OC preparation program focuses on its three reasoning sections.
How do you help students who find fractions and decimals confusing?
We connect fractions and decimals visually before moving to operations — students need to see that 0.5 and ½ are the same thing before they can calculate confidently. This conceptual step is often missed at school and makes a big difference.
Is the maths content in Year 5 different from Year 4?
Yes — Stage 3 introduces larger numbers, proper fractions and percentages, and a higher level of reasoning about patterns. We bridge from what students already know rather than starting from scratch.
How big are the classes?
Classes are kept small — between 1 and 5 students — so every student gets personal attention and their questions actually get answered each lesson. Prefer one-on-one? Lux One Sessions, our private 1:1 tutoring, are available on request.
Can I try a class before enrolling?
Yes. Your first trial class is completely free, with no payment details required. If it's not the right fit, there's no obligation.
Where are classes held?
In person at our Blacktown centre on Main Street — easily reached from Seven Hills, Quakers Hill, Woodcroft, Marayong, Kings Langley, Doonside, Lalor Park, Rooty Hill and Penrith.
Ready to get started?
Enquire about a free Year 5 Maths class and we'll find a time that suits. No risk, no obligation — on us.