Year 5 · Summer term · weeks 12 · Measurement
Year 5 Volume worksheets
Year 5 Volume is taught in the Summer term, weeks 12 to 12. This block has 4 steps: Cubic centimetres; Compare volume; Estimate volume; Estimate capacity.
Steps in this block
Step 1: Cubic centimetres
Count the cubes that make a solid and write its volume in cubic centimetres (cm³).
Step 1 · not scaffolded sheet with answersStep 2: Compare volume
Compare the volumes of solids made from cubes, and put them in order.
Step 2 · not scaffolded sheet with answersStep 3: Estimate volume
Estimate the volume of a solid using cubes, using known sizes, and choose a sensible volume for an object.
Step 3 · not scaffolded sheet with answersStep 4: Estimate capacity
Estimate the capacity of containers in millilitres and litres, using a known amount of water or sand.
Step 4 · not scaffolded sheet with answersHow to use this block
Work through the steps in order. For each step, start the class on the Expected sheet and give Developing or Greater depth sheets where needed. Every worksheet has a separate answer sheet, so children can mark their own work or you can mark it with a marks column. Use the Make a sheet page, or the teacher guide, if you want to know more.