"Think Like A Mathematician, Not A Calculator"
I hope you are as excited as I am to begin our year long exploration into 5th grade math. Throughout the upcoming year we will build on prior knowledge to develop new competencies and deepen our critical thinking and problem solving skills. In addition to the HMH Into Math and Envision programs, we will employ a variety of activities and lessons geared to constructing an understanding of math concepts. Whole class, small group, and individual activities will be employed throughout the year. I look forward to welcoming each of you into this enthusiastic community of learners.
1. NUMERATION: Place Value, Comparing and Ordering Whole Numbers, Decimal Place Value and Comparing and Ordering Decimals
2. WHOLE NUMBERS: Learning to multiply and divide by multiples of 10, 100, or 1,000 mentally. Learning to multiply 2 by 2 digit, 3 by 1 digit, 3 by 2, 4 by 2 digit, and 3 by 3 digit problems using the standard athorgithm. Learning to divide by 1, 2, and 3 digit numbers into 3 and 4 digit numbers.
3. DECIMALS: Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing decimals using standard algorithms.
4. FRACTIONS: Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions and mixed numbers with unlike denominators - includes simplifying
5. GEOMETRY: Learning to differentiate between different types of quadrilaterals. Calculating the volume of rectangular prisms and composed figures.
In order to promote success, it is important that each 5th grade student be accountable for their homework. A small amount of homework is used Monday-Thursday to review/reinforce the lessons taught that day in the classroom. Student's homework grade each term will be based on completing assignments and the effort extended – not the number of correct answers. If you are absent from class, you are responsible for meeting with the teacher upon your return the following morning to see what work was missed. We will work with any student who is out sick to get them caught up. A signed note from home is expected for any other missed assignments with the expectation that work will be made up the following day.
Tests 100 points (2 quiz grades)
Homework will consist of daily assignments and/or uncompleted classwork and will count for 1 quiz grade at the end of each term
Test corrections can be made after any assessment if student scored below a 75% to earn points back to their grade. Re-tests are offered only for serious, extenuating circumstances.
Please have parents/guardians initial all tests as they come home.