In grade 5 math, your child will:

  • Use models and strategies to divide 2- and 3-digit numbers by 2-digit numbers, with and without remainders. (Students are not expected to use the standard long division algorithm until sixth grade.)

  • Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators

  • Multiply fractions and divide fractions in simple cases

  • Measure volume

  • Explain patterns in the number of zeros and the placement of the decimal point in the answer when multiplying or dividing by powers of 10

  • Read, write, round, compare, add & subtract, multiply & divide decimals

  • Multiply multi-digit whole numbers

  • Locate and graph points on a coordinate plane

Bridges Grade 5 Unit Overviews

Grade 5 Math at Home Activities

These collections of activities, organized by mathematical content, use familiar routines that can be used by students and families to review and extend mathematical classroom concepts.

Math Learning Center Apps

These free apps are based on the visual models featured in Bridges in Mathematics. Apps are available as web app for all modern browsers, and downloadable versions for Apple iOS for Google Chrome.