I05N-Ontario New Math Curriculum, Grade 5

About this Reference Guide and Review Workbook…

Grade 5 is a critical year for the student as he or she is on the verge of taking the QAEO test in Grade 6. More learning content and problem solving involving logic, estimation, and mental math, skills have been developed earlier and have hopefully become automatic. In addition, the student is increasingly aware that he or she is surrounded by a mathematical world, which concretizes his or her learning of the various contents. Here, in short, is the simplified plan for the development of this document.

The Ministry of Education guide’s 52 specific expectations, strands B to F, in the Ontario New Math Curriculum for Grade 5, are developed to revise all the concepts learned during this year of study. Each specific expectation is developed into a block that occupies two or more pages. Because some expectations contain more material, we have broken them down to present only a few items at a time; they then span several pages.

Each block starts with an entry page for the teacher and develops a specific expectation in the same order as it is presented in the Ministry of Education guide. A simple definition of keywords or a few words of information are provided, in addition to an example explaining the terminology and procedure to be followed. After reviewing and understanding the targeted skill, students are given the opportunity to apply it through a few learning activities that are presented on the following pages. The development of the activities is directly inspired by the teacher supports, key concepts, and notes contained in the Ministry of Education guide.