Elementary School - Grade 5

Mathematics

Number System:

• Demonstrate understanding of whole number place value to billions
• Estimate and choose appropriate forms of numbers for various purposes
• Use properties of while numbers (associative, commutative, properties of 1 to 0)

Fractions and Decimals

• Find equivalent fractions for common fractions
• Demonstrate and understanding of the relationship between fractions from halves to twelfths
• Demonstrate need form fractions and decimals to represent quantities smaller then one
• Express relationships of quantities in ration form
• Compare and order decimals to 10,000

Computation:

• Choose appropriate numbers and algorithms to apply to a problem situation
• Divide whole numbers with single and double digit divisors
• Perform long division
• Add and subtract decimals
• Add and subtract fractions with like and unlike denominators
• Add and subtract mixed numbers with like and unlike denominators
• Convert simple percents to common fractions or decimals
• Break difficult problems into smaller steps
• Use estimation to check the reasonableness
• Use a strategy developed from a pattern to solve a similar problem
• Recognize and use letters as representations of unknown quantities
• Solve simple linear equations with unknown variables

Measurements:

• Measure length using centimeters and meters
• Measure weight using standard and metric units
• Measure time in minutes and seconds
• Measure temperature in degrees F and degrees C
• Measure capacity in gal, 1/2 gal, qt.,cup, liter
• Identify area as measured in square units
• Develop rules for perimeter of basic shapes
• Demonstrate understanding of volume as space occupied or capacity if a container

Data:

• Represent data in one or two dimensional graphs (number line, bar-graphs, pictographs)
• Recognize, extend and analyze patterns in data
• Create tables of data or patterns and represent relationships with verbal rules
• Locate points on a coordinate grid
• Collect, organize and represent data on charts or graphs
• Demonstrate understanding of a probability experiment
• Use data to predict outcome in probability experiment
• Understand that probability means how likely something is to happen

Geometry:

• Distinguish between polygons and non-polygons
• Identify and name polygons by number of sides
• Create geometric figures with certain properties
• Demonstrate understanding of parallel lines
• Estimate and measure size of angles
• Identify right angles
• Identify congruent shapes

Communication:

• Use appropriate language to describe and compare amounts
• Use pictures, numbers or words to record strategies for solving problems
• Work cooperatively in groups to solve problems