Math Curriculum

From the Summer 2017 revised curriculum:

Mathematics Mission Statement:

Mathematics is an integral part of our lives. Students must be actively involved in their mathematics education through the use of modeling and demonstrating the ability to persevere through problem solving. The mathematics curricula will emphasize critical thinking skills through a balance of logic and reasoning, attention to precision by utilizing patterns and structure, and bridging these ideas to cross-curricular learning. Students will be engaged and challenged in a student-centered learning environment that is developmentally appropriate and will communicate mathematical ideas, both in a verbal and written form. Through effectively applying hands-on manipulatives, basic computation skills, and the use of technical writing to justify their processes, students will critique the work of themselves and others.

Course Description:  

In Grade 5, instructional time will be focused on three critical areas: (1) developing fluency with addition and subtraction of fractions, and developing understanding of the multiplication of fractions and of the division of unit fractions by whole numbers and whole numbers by unit fractions; (2) extending division to 2-digit divisors, integrating decimals into the place value system and developing understanding of operations with decimals to hundredths, and developing fluency with whole number and decimal operations; and (3) developing understanding of volume. Additionally, algebraic thinking, measurement, data, and geometry will be incorporated.

The complete curriculum may be accessed on the district page.

GENERAL RESOURCES:
Fifth grade math utilizes the newest Everyday Math program. It is supplemented by two main online programs: Study Island and Khan Academy. Class codes for Khan Academy are: Dalton F3WC38   Amanna 98299W  and King/Simatos 66HQWV. Add yourself as a coach as well to keep track of your child's progresss.