Fifth Grade Math

            Welcome to fifth grade math.  This summary will provide some basic information about the program.  Our web sites will also be a good resource for ongoing information about math class.  If you have any questions or concerns, please call or email, and we will respond as quickly as possible. 

Sincerely,

Jill Colaw  jcolaw@mariemontschools.org  272-7442

Sy Miller sy.miller@mariemontschools.org  272-7434

Kathie Robb krobb@mariemontschools.org 272-7431

Math Resources

Charles, Randall I., Warren Crown and Francis Fennell, et. al. Mathematics. Glenview: Scott           Foresman, 2005.  Student edition available online; see parent letter for login and password information.

Wittenberg, Lucy. Investigations. Glenview: Scott Foresman, 2008.

Burns, Marilyn. About Teaching Mathematics: A K-8 Resource. Sausalito: Math Solutions, 2007.

Fifth Grade Math Concepts

First Quarter will focus on:

·         Operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

·         Using order of operations to simplify numerical expressions

·         Fractions

·         Decimals

Second Quarter will focus on:

·         Volume and area

·         Patterns and functions

·         Graphing

·         Statistics

Third Quarter will focus on:

·         Angles

·         Perimeter, area, volume

·         The vocabulary of geometry

·         Collecting and displaying data

Fourth Quarter will focus on:

·         Using physical materials and visual representations to model problems

·         Using models, graphs and tables to draw conclusions and make predictions

·         Probability (both theoretical and experimental)

Assessment:

          We will be using two different types of assessment this year, formative and summative.  Formative assessments will be used to check for understanding and not result in a grade.  Summative assessments will be utilized at the end of concepts and will result in a grade and include both quizzes and tests.           

Homework:

            Math homework will look different this year.  It will not always be workbook pages.  We will post the homework assignments on our web sites and/or Progress Book, but be advised that plans in an elementary classroom often change.  The student plan book is still the best source of homework information. 

           The purpose of homework is practice; therefore it will be graded  for completion and effort.  Each homework assignment will be worth five points. 

How can parents help?

     The education of any child is a team effort.  As your child’s first teacher and an integral part of the team, you can help in several ways:

·         Helping your child master basic math facts is a great way to begin.  Get out the flash cards, recite the “times tables”, write them on a chart. 

·         Another great way to help your child be successful is to regularly check the student plan book.  There should be something written in every section every day.  Check to see that homework is completed.

·         Check the web site and plan book for upcoming tests and help your child study and prepare several days in advance.  Yes, you can actually study for math tests.

·         Regularly check Progress Book with your child and discuss his or her grades throughout the quarter.