Ā 5th Grade Math
SKills to Practice
Operations & Algebraic ThinkingĀ
Interpret a multiplication equation as a comparison (35 is 5 times as many as 7)Ā
Identify factors and multiples of a numberĀ
Determine whether a given number is prime or composite
Number & Operations in Base TenĀ
Practice fluency for all basic fact operations
Understand that in a whole number, the digit in any place represents ten times what it represents in the place to its right. (e.g., 77- The 7 in the tens place is 10x greater than the 7 in the one's place)Ā
Add & subtract multi-digit numbers
Develop an understanding of multi-digit multiplication (Multiply 4 digits by 1 digit & Multiply 2 digits by 2 digits)
Divide to find quotients involving multi-digit dividends (Up to 4 digit dividends and 1 digit divisors)Ā
Number & Operations- FractionsĀ
Compare fractions with different numerators and different denominatorsĀ
Create equivalent fractions and explain why two or more fractions are equivalent (equal)Ā
DecomposeĀ fractions and mixed numbers into a sum of fractions (e.g., 3/8 = 1/8+1/8+1/8; 3/8 = 2/8 +1/8)
Measurement & DataĀ
Convert units of measurement from a larger unit to a smaller unit (km, m, cm; kg, g; lb, oz; l, ml; hr, min, sec.)Ā
Solve word problems using the four operations. (Can involve time, distances, and measurement)Ā
Activities to TRY
Operations & Algebraic ThinkingĀ
Xavier rode his bicycle for 27 minutes today. Tomorrow he plans to ride his bicycle five times as long. How long will he ride his bicycle tomorrow?Ā
List the factors of 93. Write the divisibility rule(s) that works for 93.Ā
List the multiples of 6 and 8 that are less than 100.Ā Circle the common multiples. What is the least common multiple for 6 and 8?
Play Multiplication Blocks by BrainPOP
Look around your house to find ten different numbers between 1 and 100. Determine if each of the numbers is prime or composite. List the factors of each.Ā
Number & Operations in Base TenĀ
John is making cupcakes with his mom. He made 17 cupcakes on Monday. On Tuesday, he made 10 times as many cupcakes as he made on Monday. On Wednesday, he made 100 times as many cupcakes as he did on Monday. Ā How many cupcakes did he make on Tuesday and Wednesday? Explain the relationship between the numbers.Ā
Noriko multiplies 13 x 45. What are the partial products? Draw an area model to show the partial products.
There are 365 days in a year. Divide the number of days in a year by the number of people who live with you. Before dividing, estimate the quotient.
Number & Operations- FractionsĀ
Find a recipe. Order the fractions from least to greatest.
Is the sum ofĀ 6 6/8 and 4 5/8 closer to 11 or 12? Explain your answer.
List 5 fractions that are equivalent to 3/8. Draw a model to explain why they are equivalent.Ā
Sarah had 12 Skittles. 2 were yellow, 3 were orange, 4 were red, and 3 were purple. What fraction of her Skittles were both red and purple? Decompose this fraction in two ways.Ā
Measurement & DataĀ
Jennifer buys 5 yards of fabric to make pillows. Each pillow needs 25 inches. Will she have enough fabric to make 9 pillows? If not, how much more fabric will she need? If she has enough, can she make more pillows? Show your work and explain your answer.
A ticket at Six Flags costs $49.99 for adults and $39.99 for a child over 2. How much will a day at Six Flags cost for 2 adults, an 11-year-old and a 1-year-old?Ā Show your work.