Fifth grade math deepens work with decimals and fractions, including multiplying and dividing them, introduces order of operations, prime and composite numbers, coordinate graphing, volume of rectangular prisms, and problem solving with all four operations.
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The knowledge-and-skills strands below are the state's, reproduced from Mathematics, Grade 5, Adopted 2012.. Open a unit to read each student expectation and jump to the activities that practice it.
1Mathematical process standards. The student uses mathematical processes to acquire and demonstrate mathematical understanding.0/7 practiced
(A) apply mathematics to problems arising in everyday life, society, and the workplace;
19 TAC 111.7(b)(1)(A)
(B) use a problem-solving model that incorporates analyzing given information, formulating a plan or strategy, determining a solution, justifying the solution, and evaluating the problem-solving process and the reasonableness of the solution;
19 TAC 111.7(b)(1)(B)
(C) select tools, including real objects, manipulatives, paper and pencil, and technology as appropriate, and techniques, including mental math, estimation, and number sense as appropriate, to solve problems;
19 TAC 111.7(b)(1)(C)
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2Number and operations. The student applies mathematical process standards to represent, compare, and order positive rational numbers and understand relationships as related to place value.2/3 practiced
(A) represent the value of the digit in decimals through the thousandths using expanded notation and numerals;
19 TAC 111.7(b)(2)(A)
(B) compare and order two decimals to thousandths and represent comparisons using the symbols >, <, or =; and
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Let your child handle real numbers: a restaurant bill, a discount, miles per gallon.
When they are stuck, ask what the question is asking before touching the numbers.
Celebrate the strategy, not just the answer: what did you try first?
Source: Texas Education Agency, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, 19 TAC §111.7. Curriculum text on this site is reproduced from the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills as published by the Texas Education Agency and codified in Title 19 of the Texas Administrative Code. Baccare is an independent product of Brigade Management, Inc. and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by the Texas Education Agency, the State Board of Education, or the Texas Secretary of State. Sources and attribution.