Math
Math Facts - It’s so important for all upcoming fifth and sixth grade students to know their basic math facts (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division). These math facts build the foundation for many more of the advanced math concepts to come.
Flash cards and timed worksheets are a great way to practice fact fluency!
Math Games - Board games and card games are a great way to keep your kids’ skills sharp over the summer, whether they are intentionally using math (ex: Yahtzee) or just happen to need math skills (ex: Monopoly).
Fraction Fluency - We spend a lot of time with fractions (adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing) in fifth and sixth grade. Practice your equivalent fraction facts with flash cards or real-life applications.
Board Games - There are so many great games that you can play to practice your math facts!
Basic Operations: Monopoly, Life, Payday, S'Math, Tripoly
Patterns and Geometry: Sequence, Blokus, Geoshapes, Quirkle
Coordinate Graphing: Battleship
Logical Reasoning: Clue, Stratego, Sudoku
Probability: Deal or No Deal?
Strategy: Connect 4, Chess, Checkers, Mancala
Most Importantly... Make Math FUN!
Use some chalk to practice your math skills, or make a long hopscotch game! Instead of just having numbers, make them equations! (ex: 3 x 3 for #9)
Try having a lemonade stand! Challenge yourself to think like a business owner. How much water, ice and sugar will you need? How much will each cup cost? How much profit will you make after supplies? If you’re working with a partner, how will you split your earnings? 🍋🍹
Slip n Slide Math - make predictions of how far you will slide, then measure and find out how close your prediction was. For an extra challenge, convert your measurements! How many feet? Yards? Inches? Centimeters? 🩱🩳🤿📏
Water Gun Math - empty out your water gun into a measuring container to find out how much water it holds. Then, find out how many squirts it takes to empty out your water gun. Compare with friends to see which water gun has the best capacity and most firepower!
Cook up some FRACTIONS! To practice your fractions, halve, double or even triple your favorite summertime recipes! 🍪🎂🥧
Menu Math - looking at a menu for your favorite restaurant, make estimates for the total cost of your family's meal. Estimate adding a tip, coupon or discount! 💵🥩
Suggested Math Websites
Math YouTube Channels
For the basics, Math Antics
For the more complex topics, Numberphile
For auditory learners, NumberRock
For specific topics, Math with Mr. J
Want More Practice?
There are so many great Math workbooks that can be picked up at your local bookstore or shipped through Amazon. Here are some suggestions: