Curriculum Overview

1. Understanding Place Value

2. Adding and Subtracting Whole Numbers and Decimals

3. Using Data and Statistics

4. Dividing by one and two-Digit Divisors

5. Geometry

6. Multiplying and Dividing Decimals

7. Fraction Concepts

8. Working With Fractions

9. Measurement

10. Ratio, Percent, and Probability

11. Algebra - equations/properties
    Students read, write, and evaluate expressions and equations

12. Tangrams

The 5th grade math program this year will help students develop the math skills foundation they need to succeed in school and for a lifetime.  They explore concepts using manipulatives, then practice and apply the skills that reinforce those concepts through problem solving.  The problem solving lessons help students learn how to identify the relevant information in a problem as well as how to apply the appropriate math skills to solve the problem. 

In addition, the students will begin to develop a foundation in algebraic thinking.  Some of the concepts covered that foster algebraic thinking.  Some of the concepts covered that foster algebraic thinking are patterns; numerical relationships; reading, writing, and evaluating expressions and equations; using functions and formulas to complete tables, graphing ordered pairs or applying formulas; using number lines, tables and graphs to represent mathematical relationships.

Silver Burdett Ginn Mathematics - The Path to Math Success! (2001)