Course: 5th Grade Math Problem Solving

Course Description

Math Problem Solving is a one-hour math course in which students learn to apply mathematical procedures to solve problems. Students take Math Problem Solving in addition to Math Procedures.

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Curriculum

3 lessons Geometry
- Lessons
- Measuring Line Segments
  SWBAT measure line segments in whole and half inches and whole and half centimeters.
- Introduction to Angles
  SWBAT identify, name, and classify angles.
- Constructing Angles
  SWBAT construct angles given an angle measurement.
6 lessons Number Sense
This unit teaches basic number concepts such as patterns, place value and comparing numbers. Lessons in this unit are organized by topic and do not represent daily objectives.
- Lessons
- Patterns
- Place Value
- Line Graphs
- Comparing and Ordering
- Rounding
- Bar Graphs
13 lessons Percents
This unit introduces percents. At this point in the curriculum, students have already learned how fractions and decimals represent parts of a whole. This unit focuses on applying percents to solve problems and methods for converting between fractions, decimals, and percents.
- Lessons
- Fractions and Percents.
  SWBAT convert between fractions and percents.
- Definition of Percent
  SWBAT define percent as part of 100 and conceptualize a percent with grids.
- Fraction, Decimal, and Percent Open Resposnes
  SWBAT write responses to open response questions using math vocabulary related to decimal, fractions, and percents.
- Percents as Decimals
- Estimating Percents
  SWBAT estimate percent covered by shading or color on a grid or figure.
- Benchmark Percents
  SWBAT convert fractions to percents using benchmarks.
- Converting Fractions to Percents
  SWBAT convert fractions to percents by simplifying to benchmark fractions.
- Converting Fractions to Percents with Equivalent Fractions
- Convert Fractions, Decimals, Percents Using Division
- Convert Fractions, Decimals, Percents in Open Response Problems
- Apply Percents using Part of a Whole
  SWBAT use percent of a number to answer application problems.
- Percent of a Number
  SWBAT SWBAT use % out of 100 = is over of to find percent of a number in procedure problems.
- Analyze Circle Graphs
  SWBAT analyze circle graphs.
12 lessons Whole Number Operations
- Lessons
- Addition
  SWBAT add whole numbers to the thousands without regrouping.
- Addition with Regrouping
  SWBAT add whole numbers to the thousands using regrouping.
- Subtraction Without Borrowing
  SWBAT subtract whole numbers without borrowing.
- Subtraction Word Problems
  SWBAT solve subtraction word problems with and without borrowing.
- Switch-Out Problems
  SWBAT answer switch-out problems.
- Elapsed Time with Start Time and Elapsed Time
  SWBAT solve elapsed time problems when given the start time and the elapsed time.
- Elapsed Time
  SWBAT determine the missing start time, end time, or elapsed time going backward and forward in elapsed time word problems.
- Concept of Multiplication
  SWBAT describe multiplication using arrays and repeated subtraction.
- 3-Digit by 2 and 3-Digit Multiplication
  SWBAT solve 3-digit by 3-digit multiplication word problems.
- Order of Operations Part 2
  SWBAT use the order of operations to solve numeric expressions. SWBAT describe the importance of the order of operations.
- Introduction to Division
  SWBAT define division through visual representations and through repeated subtraction.
- Division Word Problems with Divisors 1 through 12
  SWBAT solve word problems using division with divisors 1-12.
9 lessons Probability
This unit introduces basic concepts in probability.
13 lessons Decimals
This unit provides an introduction to representing parts of a whole using decimals. Students will learn to round decimals and perform the four operations with decimal numbers. The unit includes lessons focused on applying decimal concepts and procedures. There is also an open resposne workshop in this unit.
- Lessons
- Read and Write Decimals to the Thousandths
  SWBAT read and write decimals to the thousandths place, with and without money as a context.
- Round Decimals to the Nearest Hundredth
  SWBAT round decimals to the nearest hundredth.
- Convert Decimals to Fractions
  SWBAT convert decimals to fractions in simplest form.
- Metric Measurement
  SWBAT determine personal references for metric units. SWBAT identify equivalent metric units of length. SWBAT convert metric measurements of length using a conversion factor.
- Compare and Order Decimals in Word Problems
  SWBAT compare and order decimals in word problems.
- Add and Subtract Decimals
  SWBAT add and subtract decimals by lining up the decimal.
- Open Response Workshop
  SWBAT show work and write thorough answers to open-response questions.
- Multiplying Decimals to the Hundredths
  SWBAT multiply decimals up to hundredths in both factors.
- Muliplication Word Problems
  SWBAT multiply decimals in word problems. SWBAT estimate products of decimal numbers.
- Divide Decimals by Decimals
  SWBAT divide decimals by decimals.
- Divide Decimals in Word Problems
  SWBAT divide decimals to solve word problems and estimate quotients of decimals.
- Decimal Operation Open Response Problems
  SWBAT answer decimal open response problems.
- Decimal Operation Review
  SWBAT divide decimals using the four operations.