SYLLABUS

Welcome to Fifth Grade Math! Students learn basic math skills in a context that is meaningful by connecting their own knowledge and experience with mathematical concepts. Additionally, they will practice basic skills in a variety of engaging ways. They complete mental math and fluency exercises on a daily basis, and they play games specifically designed to help them develop and practice basic skills. Lessons are arranged to take advantage of previously learned concepts and skills and to build on them throughout the year. Skills we will work on include operations and algebraic thinking, number and operations in base ten, number and operations with fractions, measurement and data, and geometry. Throughout the year you will receive Family Letters to keep you informed of the mathematical content your child is studying in each unit. These letters include helpful information, such as a vocabulary list, Do-Anytime Activities suggested for you and your child, and answer guides to selected Home Link (homework) activities. Below is a list of the units we will be covering.

UNIT 1 - AREA AND VOLUME

UNIT 2 - WHOLE NUMBER PLACE VALUE AND OPERATIONS

UNIT 3 - FRACTION CONCEPTS, ADDITION, AND SUBTRACTION

UNIT 4 - DECIMAL CONCEPTS AND COORDINATE GRIDS

UNIT 5 - OPERATIONS WITH FRACTIONS

UNIT 6 - INVESTIGATIONS IN MEASUREMENT; DECIMAL MULTIPLICATION AND DIVISION

UNIT 7 - MULTIPLICATION OF MIXED NUMBERS; GEOMETRY; GRAPHS

UNIT 8 - APPLICATIONS OF MEASUREMENT, COMPUTATION, AND GRAPHING

Grades at the end of each nine weeks are based on the following: test scores, quizzes, classwork,

participation, and homework.

Chapter Tests - 50%

Quizzes - 25%

Classwork and Homework - 15%

Participation 10%