Math

In math we are learning about adding, subtracting, dividing and multiplying decimals. We are also looking at how to interpret graphs.

By the end of fifth grade, your child should have more or less automatic mastery of all math “facts”—addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division—of numbers from 1-12. Equally important, your child should understand how those “mathematical operations” work, along with the role of place value, fractions, decimals, and beginning geometry. Make sure you check with your teacher if you notice glitches in your child’s understanding; middle school teachers will expect that these foundations are securely in place, and if they aren’t, your child may struggle to keep up.