Fifth Grade

Quarter 1, Math Goals

Big Idea: Numerical values can be represented in multiple ways.

This quarter I will be able to:

· Use mental math when computing with decimals

· Compute the percentage of a given whole number

· Find decimal and percent equivalents for common fractions

· Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers and decimals

· Estimate and round numbers

· Interpret percents as part of 100

· Represent numbers smaller than one on the number line

· Understand and compute positive integer powers of non-negative integers

· Determine prime factors and write in exponential form

· Identify Greatest Common Factor (GCF) and Least Common Multiple (LCM)

Assessment Testing Dates: November 4^th – 6^th

Parent and child activities

v Budget money for allowance, clothing, and entertainment.

v In your everyday life, find examples of fractions, decimals, and percents and explain what they mean (such as buying gas, newspaper ads, shopping, and sports).

v Draw or build a model of one room in your home.  Plan a room addition.  Be exact using measurement, include windows, doors, carpet, etc.

v Build a structure of 4 - 6 blocks.  Draw the top, side, and front views.  Can someone else in your family rebuild the structure from your drawings?

v Play mathematical board and computer games.

v Create estimation problems for everyday events.

v Practice mental math and math facts with your child.

v Use the newspaper to gather data for decisions (compare savings account interest rates, figure out the discount using coupons, and plan a shopping trip using store flyers to get t he best price).

v Chart a daily event for two weeks (such as the length of time it takes the family to eat dinner) and determine your family's averages.

v Look for examples of tessellations, regular and irregular three-dimensional shapes in the environment.