In grade 5 math, your child will:
use models and strategies to divide 2- and 3-digit numbers by 2-digit numbers, with and without remainders. (Students are not expected to use the standard long division algorithm until sixth grade.)
add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators
multiply fractions and divide fractions in simple cases
measure volume
explain patterns in the number of zeros and the placement of the decimal point in the answer when multiplying or dividing by powers of 10
read, write, round, compare, add & subtract, multiply & divide decimals
multiply multi-digit whole numbers
locate and graph points on a coordinate plane
Click here to see the Grade 5 Common Core Math Standards
First and foremost, you should focus on number sense. You can help your child build their math fluency by encouraging flexibility in their thinking. Be curious about the strategies that they try. Ask questions and don't rush to show them "your way".
Here are a few resources for supporting your mathematician: