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Year 5 Spring Block 5: Statistics

Spring Block 5: Statistics (Year 5)

This Year 5 statistics unit develops pupils’ ability to present, interpret and analyse data using line graphs, tables, two-way tables and timetables. Aligned with White Rose Maths and the Year 5 National Curriculum, the block helps pupils develop confidence when reading data, identifying patterns and solving problems using information presented in different formats.

Across the unit, pupils draw and interpret line graphs, read and analyse tables, explore two-way tables and use timetables to solve practical problems. Learning progresses from presenting data accurately to comparing, interpreting and reasoning about information from increasingly complex data sets. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Resources are organised into comprehensive lesson packs containing detailed lesson plans, interactive teaching slides, differentiated worksheets and supporting activities. Assessment materials, revision resources and knowledge organisers are included to support progression and secure understanding throughout the block.

Week 11 small steps

  • Draw line graphs
  • Read and interpret line graphs
  • Read and interpret tables
  • Explore two-way tables
  • Explore two-way tables

Week 12 small steps

  • Read and interpret timetables
  • Consolidation
  • Assessment

National Curriculum objectives

  • Solve comparison, sum and difference problems using information presented in a line graph
  • Complete, read and interpret information in tables, including timetables
  • Use data presented in graphs and tables to answer questions and solve problems
  • Interpret and compare information presented in a range of formats

Part of Maths Masters

These Year 5 statistics resources form part of our complete Maths Masters scheme. Explore the full spring term sequence for structured progression, interactive teaching slides and differentiated maths resources.

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Developing data handling and interpretation skills in Year 5

This Year 5 statistics block helps pupils develop confidence when presenting, reading and interpreting data. Through carefully sequenced lessons, pupils learn how to use line graphs, tables, two-way tables and timetables to answer questions, identify patterns and solve real-world problems.

The unit progresses from drawing and interpreting line graphs to analysing information presented in tables and two-way tables before applying these skills to timetables. Pupils learn how different data representations can be used for different purposes while strengthening reasoning, comparison and problem-solving skills.

What’s included

  • Weekly lesson packs covering all statistics small steps
  • Detailed Year 5 maths lesson plans linked to White Rose Maths
  • Interactive teaching slides with clear modelling and worked examples
  • Differentiated statistics worksheets and data handling activities
  • Reasoning and problem-solving opportunities
  • Knowledge organisers, revision mats and assessment resources

What pupils learn across the block

  • Draw line graphs using appropriate scales and intervals
  • Read and interpret information presented in line graphs
  • Compare values and identify trends in data
  • Retrieve and analyse information from tables
  • Interpret and complete two-way tables
  • Construct two-way tables from data sets
  • Read and use timetables to solve practical problems
  • Apply data handling skills to reasoning and problem-solving tasks

Why this block matters

  • Develops confidence when interpreting data and statistics
  • Strengthens reasoning and comparison skills
  • Builds understanding of how information can be presented and analysed
  • Supports future learning in statistics and data handling

If you are looking for Year 5 statistics worksheets, Year 5 line graph resources, Year 5 two-way table worksheets, Year 5 timetable activities, Year 5 data handling resources, White Rose Maths statistics resources or a complete Year 5 statistics unit, this block provides lesson packs, teaching slides, planning and differentiated resources to support high-quality maths teaching throughout the unit.