Fifth Grade

Grade 5 Math Curriculum Framework

Operations & Algebraic Thinking

  • Use order of operations to evaluate numerical expressions and solve equations.

  • Translate a word problem to numerical expressions and equations.

  • Compare different numeric patterns and identify relationships between them.

Numbers & Operations: Fractions

  • Add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers with unlike denominators.

  • Explain why an answer makes sense when a word problem is solved using addition and subtraction of fractions.

  • Recognize that fractions are division problems, and use this to solve word problems.

  • Multiply a fraction or a whole number by a fraction.

  • Explain what happens when I multiply fractions and/or whole numbers.

  • Solve word problems using multiplication of fractions and/or mixed numbers using pictures or equations.

  • Divide unit fractions by a whole number and whole numbers by unit fractions.

  • Solve word problems using division of whole numbers and unit fractions using pictures or equations.

Numbers & Operations: Base Ten

  • Identify the value of a digit based on its place value up to the thousandth place.

  • Explain in words the placement of a decimal point and zeros when multiplying or dividing by a power of ten.

  • Compare decimals to the thousandth place.

  • Use place value to round decimals to any place.

  • Multiply multi-digit whole numbers.

  • Divide whole numbers with 4-digit dividends and 2-digit divisors, evenly.

  • Illustrate and explain how to divide whole numbers using equations, pictures, and tools.

  • Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals to the hundredth place.

Measurement & Data

  • Convert within a measurement system, and use these calculations to solve multi-step real-world problems.

  • Create and use a line plot with measurements in fractions to solve problems.

  • Show, using visuals, that volume is an attribute of solid figures composed of cubic units.

  • Measure volumes using cubic units.

  • Use the formulas for volume to calculate the volume of rectangular prisms.

  • Use my knowledge of the volume of rectangular prisms to calculate the volume of more complex solid figures.

Geometry

  • Graph points on a coordinate plane.

  • Represent a problem by graphing coordinates on a coordinate plane.

  • Make connections between 2-dimensional figures by observing and documenting their attributes.

  • Classify two-dimensional figures according to their attributes.

Grade 5 Literacy Curriculum Framework

Literature

  • Read and comprehend complex literary text independently and proficiently 

  • Make inferences that are supported by the text

  • Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics to build knowledge or compare the approaches the authors take

  • Summarize the text using important literary elements such as conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

  • Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events.

  • Determine the meaning of words using context clues.

  • Determine the theme of a story.

Informational Text

  • Read and comprehend complex informational text independently and proficiently 

  • Make inferences that are supported by the text

  • Analyze the point of view and how it impacts the overall message of the text.

  • Explain relationships between two or more individuals, events, or ideas.

  • Use many different sources to answer questions or solve problems.

  • Summarize the key supporting details and ideas in a text.

Foundational Skills

  • Cite specific textual evidence to support ideas 

  • Determine the meaning of the text using context clues

  • Use knowledge of prefixes, suffixes, and roots to help read unfamiliar words.

  • Read text accurately with understanding.

  • Recognize and correct mistakes made while reading.

Speaking and Listening

  • Actively participate in discussions by responding to and posing questions.

  • Actively participate in discussions by reviewing and adding to key ideas.

  • Speak clearly at an understandable pace.

  • Present information on a topic and make sure that ideas have detailed support and are in order.

Writing

  • Demonstrate the command of conventions when writing informative and narrative writing

  • Write an introduction for an expository essay that previews the main points.

  • Provide detailed support for all Ideas in my writing.

  • Stay on topic throughout the writing.

  • Write a conclusion that restates the main points.

  • Write a narrative essay that introduces characters, settings, and problems.

  • Sequence events so that make sense in narrative essays.

  • Use dialogue and description to develop events in narrative essays.

  • Have a conclusion that wraps up the events in a narrative essay.

  • Use appropriate transitions in writing.

  • Plan, draft, revise, and edit essays.

  • Write a research report that includes information from different sources.

Language


  • Spell words correctly in my writing, even if I need to access a resource.

  • Revise sentences to improve them by adding to them, combining them, or shortening them.

  • Use prefixes, suffixes, and roots to help understand a word.

Science and Social Studies Framework

Social Studies Standards
Science Standards

Grade 5 Curriculum Resources

  • American Reading Company

  • Eureka Math

  • Guided Reading Library of leveled student texts

  • Fountas and Pinnell BAS

  • IXL

  • NWEA MAP

  • Amplify Science

  • Generation Genius 

  • Core Knowledge

Grade 5 Instructional Practices

  • Shared, guided, one-on-one conferences with literacy instruction

  • IDR (Independent Daily Reading practice)

  • Use of Leveled books matched to readers

  • Technology: Newline Interactive board and student Chromebooks

Summer Reading Suggestions for Kids Going Into Sixth Grade

Grade 5 Online Resources for Parents and Students