Fifth Grade
Resources for Block 2
Overview
Work with fractions is a critical area of fifth grade mathematics. The key is making it hands on and accessible to students. We often break out the manipulatives when teaching fractions initially, but have put them up when we get to these more difficult tasks. Bring fractions into the real world for greater success.
In Grade 5, instructional time should focus on three critical areas: (1) developing fluency with addition and subtraction of fractions, and developing understanding of the multiplication of fractions and of division of fractions in limited cases (unit fractions divided by whole numbers and whole numbers divided by unit fractions; (2) extending division to two-digit divisors, integrating decimal fractions into the place value system and developing understanding of operations with decimals to hundredths, and developing fluency with whole number and decimal operations; and (3) developing understanding of volume.
Great Resources
- Georgia Math Tasks for Unit 4 are all focused on the 5th grade fraction standards.
- The Core Academy in Mathematics is a Utah-based wiki with teacher created math tasks for each area of the core.
- Inside Mathematics has a variety of lessons and tasks based on the fraction strand for 5th grade.
- LearnZillion can break up your lessons with little videos. Be sure to check the additional materials and about this lesson tabs for helpful info, student work, and links to more.
- Engage NY Module 3 covers addition and subtraction of fractions, while Engage NY Module 4 covers multiplication and division of fractions.
Preparation for Multiplying Fractions
Cornbread Fundraiser
Getting Started
Bonus Fun Stuff
Math Games
A Passion for Fractions
Passion for Fractions Lessons
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