All Things Curriculum
First Week of School: Introductions to each other and the 5th grade mathnasium.
Tuesday ... We will learn about each other so that we can work together!
Wednesday ... We will practice routines so that we will be productive.
Thursday ... We will explore the tools and techniques of a mathematician.
Friday ... We will learn about problem-solving and thus begin our journey into mathletics.
First 6-weeks (8/21 - 9/22)
UNIT 1
In this unit we will learn about translating words into expressions and equations, and using the order of operations and properties of numbers to find solutions to problems involving whole numbers.
UNIT 2, Part A
In this section of the unit, we will learn about the relationships of whole numbers, decimals and fractions with the focus being on decimal numeration.
ASSESSMENTS
The beginning of the year MAP test will be giving on 9/12. There will be an exam over Unit 1 and only part A of unit 2 will be assessed this reporting period. Part B will be assessed in the second six week, followed by the Unit 2 exam.
2nd 6-weeks (9/25 - 11/3)
UNIT 2, Part B
In this section of the unit, we will learn about the relationships of whole numbers, decimals and fractions with the focus being on fraction numeration.
In this unit we will extend our knowledge of adding and subtracting whole numbers, decimals and fractions. Part A will have a focus on decimals that have varying decimal places, while Part B will focus on fractions and mixed numbers with unlike denominators.
ASSESSMENTS
Unit 2 will assess part B and then culminate in a unit exam over adding and subtracting positive rational numbers. Unit 3 will have assessments over parts A and B. The 6-weeks will end in an exam that covers both units 2 and 3, number relationships and additive operations with positive rational numbers.
3rd 6-weeks (11/6 - 12/21)
UNIT 4
In this unit we will focus on multiplicative operations with wholes, decimals and fractions. Part A will focus on multiplying multi-digit whole numbers and decimals. Part B will focus on dividing a multi-digit decimal number by a multi-digit whole number. Part C will focus on multiplying and dividing wholes and unit fractions.
ASSESSMENTS
Each section of this unit will have an assessment. There will be a semester exam that covers the first 4 units. The mid-year MAP test will be given on 12/19.
4th 6-weeks (1/8 - 2/16)
UNIT 5
This unit will have a focus on geometry and measurement. Part A will cover classifying geometric figures while Part B will cover geometric measurement. In Part C we will work with algebraic reasoning using the coordinate plane
ASSESSMENTS
Each section of this unit will have an assessment, culminating with a 6-weeks exam.
5th 6-weeks (2/19 - 4/5)
UNIT 6
In this unit we will focus on data and finance. In part A, we will learn about representing univariate and bivariate data and solving problems using that data that has been displayed in graphical form. In part B, we will learn about personal financial literacy.
ASSESSMENTS
An assessment will be given over Part A, while Part B will have a performance task to complete. The unit will end with an exam over both parts, data and finance. A benchmark exam will be given when we return from Easter break.
6th 6-weeks (4/8 - 5/17)
UNIT 7
This will be our final training before the STAAR is administered. The major grade for this unit will be a project in which students will create a board game. To advance on the gameboard, players will have to answer math questions. This project will be graded on a a rubric.
UNIT 8
In this unit, we will extend knowledge of decimal and fraction relationships to include percent, and we will extend multiplicative operations to include mixed numbers.
UNIT 9: Step Up to 6th
In this unit, we will explore sixth grade concepts on exponents, integers, ratios and rates.
ASSESSMENTS
The unit 7 assessment will be the major project. Unit 8 will end with an exam. The Math STAAR test is scheduled for 4/30 and the end of year MAP test is scheduled for the following week.
Note: Students have 90 minutes of math instruction that is split across two class periods. The math class is the instructional period for new concepts while the math lab is designed for spiral review and a deeper dive into the current concept under study.