Grade 5 Math
You can find a link to an online pdf version of the textbook here.
Our Current Unit for Grade 5: Number Sense – Whole Numbers
In our first unit of the year students will be focusing on developing their understanding of number sense and whole numbers. The Big Idea from this unit is: Computational fluency and flexibility with numbers extend to operations with larger (multi-digit) numbers.
Content (What skills we’ll specifically be working on):
- Number concepts to 1 000 000
- Counting:
- Multiples
- Flexible counting strategies
- Whole number benchmarks
- Numbers to 1 000 000 can be arranged and recognized:
- Comparing and ordering numbers
- Estimating large quantities
- Estimation strategies: Front end rounding, compensation, compatible numbers, benchmarks
- Place value:
- 100 000s, 10 000s, 1000s, 100s, 10s, and 1s
- Understanding the relationship between digit places and their value
- Addition and subtraction of whole numbers to 1 000 000
- Using flexible computation strategies involving taking apart (e.g., decomposing using friendly numbers and compensating) and combining numbers in a variety of ways, regrouping
- Estimating sums and differences to 10 000
- Using addition and subtraction in real-life contexts and problem-based situations
- Whole-class number talks.
- Counting:
Other Math Links:
Multiplication Facts Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgjCLhoI9Mk
Online Multiplication Fluency Games
Curricular Competency Goals throughout the Year
Grade 4 & 5
Reasoning and analyzing
- Use reasoning to explore and make connections
- Estimate reasonably
- Develop mental math strategies and abilities to make sense of quantities
- Use technology to explore mathematics
- Model mathematics in contextualized experiences
Understanding and solving
- Develop, demonstrate, and apply mathematical understanding through play, inquiry, and problem solving
- Visualize to explore mathematical concepts
- Develop and use multiple strategies to engage in problem solving
- Engage in problem-solving experiences that are connected to place, story, cultural practices, and perspectives relevant to local First Peoples communities, the local community, and other cultures
Communicating and representing
- Communicate mathematical thinking in many ways
- Use mathematical vocabulary and language to contribute to mathematical discussions
- Explain and justify mathematical ideas and decisions
- Represent mathematical ideas in concrete, pictorial, and symbolic forms
Connecting and reflecting
- Reflect on mathematical thinking
- Connect mathematical concepts to each other and to other areas and personal interests
- Incorporate First Peoples worldviews and perspectives to make connections to mathematical concepts