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5th Grade Math

Room 406

Welcome to 5th Grade Math at Inspiration Mountain School. I am looking forward to a great year of learning with my students. This year, in math, we will be using the DVUSD adopted curriculum iReady Math for the Classroom, as well as other district adopted websites for students learning. 

Our year together will consist of the following studies: 

Quarter 1

  • Place Value and Decimal Fractions
  • Multi-Digit Whole Number and Decimal Fraction Operations

Quarter 2

  • Multi-Digit Whole Number and Decimal Fraction Operations
  • Addition and Subtraction of Fractions

Quarter 3

  • Multiplication and Division of Fractions and Decimal Fractions
  • Addition and Multiplication with Volume and Area

Quarter 4

  • Addition and Multiplication with Volume and Area
  • Problem Solving with the Coordinate Plane

Classwork and Homework:

Students will have time in class each day to complete practice assignments, center activities, and begin their homework. In 5th-grade math, students are expected to show their work on all problems they solve. Any classwork that is not completed during class should be finished at home as homework.

While homework is not included in a student's final grade, all assigned classwork and homework must be completed before a student is eligible to retake a quiz or test. Students who wish to retake an assessment will first meet with the teacher to review and understand their mistakes. They must then correct their errors and submit a retake request by completing the Retake Contract that is located in the drawer in the back of the classroom. Retake contracts must be submitted at least 24 hours before a student wants to retake the test. Students have 10 school days from the day the assessment is handed back to retake a test. This information is on the board in the classroom for students to see. 

Students should also spend at least five minutes each evening practicing their multiplication facts. Developing automatic recall of multiplication facts is an essential foundation for success in 5th-grade math, as these skills are used throughout the year.