Fifth grade prepares students for middle school math by focusing on fractions, decimals, volume, and more advanced problem-solving. Students learn to think critically and explain their reasoning.
Read, write, compare, and round decimals to the thousandths
Multiply and divide whole numbers and decimals
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions (including mixed numbers)
Interpret fractions as division and solve related word problems
Convert measurement units (e.g., feet to inches)
Create and interpret line plots with fractional data
Understand and calculate volume of 3D shapes
Use numerical patterns and explore relationships between numbers
Classify shapes based on attributes (sides, angles, symmetry)