Many instrumental teachers teach Grade 5 Theory the way they were taught - using standard workbooks designed around the exam. Students learn to pass the exam, but their grasp of music theory can be vague and unconnected to their music-making. While this approach does the minimum job, students struggle through a process that often feels frustrating and a bit pointless, and Grade 5 Theory becomes a mere hurdle to jump.
But learning music theory is an opportunity to become a better player, singer, composer - all-round musician!