Math
Learn about our math program,
why we teach math differently,
explore 5th grade math strategies,
how we learn multiplication facts,
and explore information about
growth mindset and positive math identities
Math program: Illustrative Math (IM)
(published by Imagine
Learning)
Click here for more information about Illustrative Math.
5th Grade Math Units: (click the unit for more information)
How a typical math class works
What you may see during math class:
Students standing at vertical whiteboards and working in random groups.
Students doing the thinking- trying out ideas and solving problems together.
Collaboration gives opportunities to practice working together and communicating mathematical ideas verbally and in writing.
Math today and 5th grade strategies
Math looks different today than it did 20 years ago.
Watch the videos below to learn about how math is taught today.
Watch "What Happened to Math Class" from 3:00 to 4:50 or 8:54 to understand why we teach math differently now (Why common core math makes sense)
Multiplication Facts
Current math research has changed how we approach learning multiplication facts.
We are looking for fluency, but what that means is not clear to everyone.
Not memorizing all of the facts is fine.
Growth Mindset
and
Positive Math Identities
What can you do at home to help with math?
Promote a growth mindset and help your child have a positive math identity.
Click here to learn about Growth Mindset and why it is important for math success.