Fifth through Seventh Grade Topics

Number Sense

Round decimals to the nearest whole or tenth

Identify equivalent fractions and decimals

Order fractions and decimals

Prime and composite numbers

Even and odd numbers

Computation and Estimation

Word problems with whole numbers

Estimate products and quotients of decimals

Multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions using models

Order of operations with whole numbers

Measurement and Geometry

Perimeter, area, and volume

Parts of a circle

Types of angles

Classify triangles

Probability and Statistics

Line plots and stem-and-leaf plots

Mean, median, mode, and range

Patterns, Functions, and Algebra

Extend patterns

Equations with variables

Vocabulary

Roots and prefixes

Homophones, synonyms and antonyms

Use context clues to clarify unknown words

Study word meanings across content areas

Comprehension

(including fiction and non-fiction)

Make connections to life experience

Describe character and plot development

Describe how author's vocabulary contributes to style

Identify main idea and supporting details

Identify cause and effect relationships

Read aloud with fluency and accuracy

Skim non-fiction text to locate specific information

Differentiate between fact and opinion