Mathematics

Mathematics helps children understand the world around them and develop essential life skills. However, fluency in math goes beyond simply recalling facts. To become truly fluent, students need to know when and how to apply these facts.

To support your child's learning, encourage them to explain how they arrived at an answer or to explore alternative methods. Engage them in dice or card games, and puzzles that incorporate basic math skills, such as Cribbage or Kakuro. You can also ask math-related questions about everyday activities like cooking, sports, or money. For additional ideas and resources, refer to the websites listed on this page!

Happy calculating!

>>>> Mr. O'Connor

Grade 4 Math - please check Mr. Koopman's site as he teaches our fours, and I teach his fives.

Grade 5 Math - What We Are Learning

These are some of the topics we will explore in class and are great skills to continue practising at home:

Number Sense

• Read, write and represent numbers to 999,999

• Understand place value and the value of each digit

• Round numbers and use rounding to estimate answers

• Use mental math strategies to solve problems efficiently

• Recognize and explore number patterns

• Identify prime and composite numbers

Addition & Subtraction

• Recall addition and subtraction facts to 20

• Add and subtract whole numbers to 1,000,000

• Subtract across zeros (for example, 10,000 - 2,456)

• Add and subtract decimal numbers

• Understand decimal place value to the thousandths

Multiplication & Division

• Recall multiplication and division facts to 100 - ongoing practice!

• Multiply by 10, 100 and 1,000

• Multiply larger numbers using a variety of strategies

• Solve multiplication problems such as 345 × 7 and 657 × 22

• Divide whole numbers and understand remainders

• Use estimation and mental math to check whether an answer is reasonable

Fractions

• Understand and create equivalent fractions

• Compare fractions with like and unlike denominators

• Find common denominators when working with fractions

Measurement

• Measure accurately using rulers, metre sticks and measuring tapes

• Calculate the area of squares and rectangles

• Understand and explore the relationship between area and perimeter

• Measure and calculate time and duration

And Most Importantly...

A GROWTH MINDSET! Math is about learning, trying different strategies and making mistakes along the way. Be patient and be kind to yourself when something is challenging!

Videos to support learning in the classroom.  I will update  the videos below to compliment our classroom topics!