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COURSE/SUBJECT TITLE: Fifth Grade Mathematics
LENGTH OF TIME: Full Year (60/65 minutes every day)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students in grade 5 are in their final year of the Everyday Math series. The curriculum focuses on a problem-solving approach based on everyday situations that develop critical thinking. Mathematical communication, including understanding and evaluating the mathematical thinking and strategies of others is stressed. There is also frequent practice of basic skills through ongoing program routines and mathematical games.
The Everyday Math program uses an instrumental approach that revisits topics regularly through activities that explore a wide variety of mathematical content to ensure full concept development. Units covered include:
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Number Theory
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Estimation and Computation
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Geometry Explorations and the American Tour
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Division
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Fractions, Decimals, and Percents
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Using Data; Addition and Subtraction of Fractions
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Exponents and Negative Numbers
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Fractions and Ratios
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Coordinates, Area, Volume, and Capacity
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Algebra Concepts and Skills
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Volume
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Probability, Ratios, and Rates
KEY VOCABULARY:
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Angles
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Face
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Perimeter
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Apex
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Factor
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Prime
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Area
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Factor rainbow
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Probability
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Circle graph
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Factor tree
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Product
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Composite
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Improper fraction
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Radius
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Denominator
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Landmarks
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Ratios
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Diameter
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Least common multiple
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Rectangular array
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Dividend
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Line plot
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Remainder
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Divisibility
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Lowest common fraction/denominator
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Square number
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Divisor
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Mixed number
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Stem and leaf plot
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Edge
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Number model
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Vertex
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Equivalent fraction
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Numerator
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EVIDENCE/ASSESSMENTS:
Daily warm-ups
Daily discussions
Frequent quizzes
Group work
Unit tests
Unit projects
Continental Math League Challenges given November - March
NECAP tests given in fall
NWEA tests is given fall and spring
TEXTS AND OTHER RESOURCES:
Everyday Math (University of Chicago School Mathematics Project)
Supplemental Worksheet Materials
Various Websites
Revised 8/12
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