A Set of Maths Fast Finishers for Year 5

Keep students who have finished their classwork engaged and challenged with this set of 24 maths fast finishers aligned to the Year 5 maths curriculum.

This set of finisher task cards is designed to keep your Year 5 students actively engaged in meaningful learning after they have completed their core classwork. The questions are designed to be open-ended, encouraging students to think critically, apply their understanding and explain their reasoning. The problems cover the key maths strands of number, algebra, measurement, geometry, statistics and probability.

Here is an example task focusing on number sense:

Write 5 real-life word problems involving fractions with the same denominator. Answer each problem and show your thinking.

This set of maths fast finisher activities downloads as a full-colour PDF or editable Google Slides file. Due to the open-ended nature of the questions, answers are not included.

Versatile Ways to Use Maths Fast Finishers in the Classroom

While these maths task cards are perfect for your early finishers, they can also be used in other ways to complement your numeracy lessons. Here are a few ideas for you to consider:

• Challenge Wall – Create a classroom problem-solving challenge wall where students can select a card, complete it independently and post their thinking for others to read.
• Maths Circle Time – Use a task card as a prompt for class discussions, focusing on mathematical reasoning and the diversity of problem-solving strategies.
• Extension Station – Place the set of task cards in an extension or fast finisher station so students can access them whenever they need additional work.

Whether used for enrichment or consolidation, these flexible task cards help you manage early finishers with ease while maintaining high-quality learning experiences.

Download These Maths Fast Finisher Task Cards

Use the Download button above to select your chosen file format (PDF or Google Slides).

Print the cards on cardboard to increase their durability. Place the cards together in a large envelope or ziplock bag for safekeeping.

Lindsey Phillips, a teacher and Teach Starter collaborator, contributed to this resource.

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