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Free 5th grade math projects
Fraction Name
Engage your students with this fun fraction name activity! Students will write their name in the top blank space, then partition the next blank space into the number of letters in their name. Pre-partitioned pages for 2, 3, 6, 7, & 8 letters are included as well. Students will then label each piece with the unit fraction. Next they will label the corresponding fractions on the number line. Students will then fill in the blanks about how many equal parts are in their name, unit fractions, fra
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2nd - 5th
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Real Life Multiplication Project - Design a Restaurant
This 20 page product is a multi-level multiplication project for grades 3-5.
Geared to 4.NBT.5, students solve word problems and create menus, advertisements and floor plans to make their very own restaurant.
Three levels of difficulty are included so differentiation and multiple grade level use is easy!
Level 1 - one by two digit multiplication, area of rectangles
Level 2 - one by two/three digit multiplication, two by two digit multiplication, and area of rectangles
Level 3 - multi-digit
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3rd - 6th
Math: Dream Vacation Project
Every student has a dream of the perfect vacation. Now, you can let them dream and plan away with a budget and a mix of geography, math, and even language arts! This project has students plan their dream vacation, research into the geography and climate of their dream location, "buy" plane tickets, plan excursions, figure out currency conversions, figure out transportation while on vacation, etc. The end result is a presentation complete with visuals and journaling. This is a great portfolio
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4th - 9th
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Decimals & Money Project Based Learning CREATE FRUIT SALAD PBL Math Enrichment
Printable (PDF) Decimals Project - Life Skills, Budget, Shopping, Money in the Real World Math. This is a perfect end of the year, back to school, math centers, summer camp, or summer school math activity to practice money management, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and rounding decimals. If you want your math lessons to be an unforgettable experience for your students, be sure to check out this math enrichment project. Students will take part in a competition for the best fruit salad. They ha
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4th - 7th
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Marshmallow Challenge Handout
This FREEBIE includes a color and black and white handout to provide to teams of students engaging in the Marshmallow Challenge activity. This activity is great to use as an icebreaker or to engage students in critical thinking, cooperative learning, and innovative thinking. It can also be used to reinforce basic principles of physics or as a fun math activity involving measurement.
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Balloon Car STEM Challenge: Engineering Design Process
Balloon Car STEM Challenge! Challenge students to build a balloon-powered car that can travel 5 feet! This STEM challenge will take your students through the engineering design process as they brainstorm, design, build, and test with a fun and engaging project. STEM challenges incorporate math and science concepts with creativity, innovation, and critical thinking. Students are provided with a Mission Sheet and a Student Handout that guides them through the engineering design process. Included i
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3rd - 9th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Also included in: Year-Round STEM Activity Bundle (Elementary STEM)
The Million Dollar Project
Here's a great project for intermediate level grades that is fun, engaging, and builds GREAT life skills! The Million Dollar project is designed to give students $1 million to spend, with certain guidelines, of course. This project helps to:
1. review Place Value
2. review adding and subtracting decimals
3. give you an idea of what your students value
4. builds life skills, such as managing money, writing checks, planning for the future, and even some philanthropy!
I love this project and s
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3rd - 6th
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! FREE "Dot-to-Dot Polygon Creature" Math and Art Project
Your students will love making these dot to dot creatures! This document contains step by step directions you can demonstrate for your students and an example of a completed project. This is fun for third through sixth graders to use as an introduction or review of polygons, or just as a time filler that inspires kids to think creatively. Go to my store, “See It Say It Symbol It” for two different extensions of this project. One incorporates calculating the perimeter and writing a par
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3rd - 6th
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FREE Back to School Measuring Angles Types of Angles Name Math & Art Project
Measuring and Classifying Angles Geometry Project. It's a great activity for the First Days of School, Back to School, Summer Camp, Summer School, or End of the Year Math & Art Activity.If your students don't like geometry, be sure to check out math & art projects.Measuring and classifying angles created by the letters of your name.PRINTABLE PDF VERSION. Click the GREEN STAR at the top of my store to follow me and be informed about my new products and sales. (or >> CLICK HERE)Chec
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4th - 8th
Fun Financial Literacy Middle School | Creating a Budget | Real-Life
Printable and digital (editable Google Slides) file!What's Included:In this activity, students will:Roll the dice to find out their job, country of residence, and monthly salaryChoose a house, internet/phone plan, and car according to what they think they can afford based on their salaryTry to budget through 6 months, facing unexpected gains and losses They will have many choices about how to spend their money!Use the recording sheet to keep track of their monthly expensesRecord their financial
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5th - 8th
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Green Eggs and Ham: A Graphing Activity
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Here is a cute graphing activity that goes along with the book "Green Eggs and Ham" by Dr. Seuss. Enjoy!
~Miss Lee's Little Learners
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K - 5th
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Back to School Math: Project Based Learning 3rd 4th 5th 6th
Project based learning freebie for back to school! This is a great way to get your students prepared for project-based learning during the first weeks of school. This is a fantastic starter PBL for 3rd-5th.. and it's FREE!
This is a great activity to get students warmed up for Project-Based Learning the first week of school! It includes multiplication, division, graphing, and even a writing activity. This is great for teaching Project-Based Learning procedures and for reviewing math and logic s
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4th - 6th
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Road Trip Performance Task - Adding and Multiplying Decimals (5.NBT.7)
Students will plan a road trip to one of four different destinations. They will have to add and multiply decimals in order to calculate the cost of gas, meals, entertainment, souvenirs, and lodging. This product includes a "Task Packet" and a "Student Recording Sheet".
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4th - 6th
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FREE Collaborative Math and Art Project: Perfect Squared Square
End of the Year or Back to School Bulletin Board Project. Is it possible to create one large square from 21 different squares? Students can combine this puzzle with creating a beautiful collaborative Perfect Squared Square to make a mural, door decoration, or bulletin board display.This project includes 3 versions.#1 Each student draws one of the 21 different squares with the lengths of the sides given in the table.#2 Students cut out 21 squares with the text "Individually unique, together compl
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4th - 8th
Math Review Project (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Word Problems)
This review project covers many different topics including: word and expanded form, addition and subtraction word problems, patterns, fact families, multiplication facts, and addition and subtraction problems. This is a great way to review important concepts in early mathematics!!!
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3rd - 6th
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Design Your Own Amusement Park
Give your students a fun project where they design their own amusement park! They will be given dimensions of the park and they will have to use that to design their park. They will need to decide dimensions for their rides and games, create menu's for their food stops with prices included, and much more!
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4th - 7th
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Elapsed Time Real Life Math Projects | 24 hour Time Math PBL | Zoo Days
Trying to teach your students elapsed time and 24 hour time? This real world mini math project has students learning about timetables, 24 hour time and practicing calculating elapsed time in a fun way. This is great for assessment or group projects. Students need to plan a family day out at the zoo visiting the certain animals and shows. Students will be engaged and enjoy using numeracy in a real life situation. It has been designed for students in grades 4 to 7. Now suitable for in person and o
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4th - 7th
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FREE Collaborative Valentine's Day Math and Art Project: Op Art Hearts Drawing
Valentine's Day Craft. Create a geometric heart from a square and halves of a circle, choose an op art style, and combine 13, 27, or 46 of these hearts into 1 big heart to make a mural, door decoration, or bulletin board display.This resource includes:- The printable version in PDF. Click the GREEN STAR at the top of my store to follow me and be informed about my new products and sales. (or >> CLICK HERE)Check out Inspire Math Matematyka for more resources.Math&ArtProjects Based Learni
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4th - 9th
Create a Math Board Game_Culminating Project or Unit Review
Creating a math board game is a fun and engaging activity for students to work in small groups to review previously taught skills. This free PowerPoint includes step by step student directions and a project rubric.
This activity can be modified for any math unit taught and is best suited for students 4th - 8th grade. It can be used as an extension activity, culminating project, or as a test prep unit review.
Students will also enjoy playing other students' games in the classroom once the
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5th - 8th
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Geometric Town Project
Hands-on geometry practice! Students demonstrate their understanding of geometric concepts in a fun way using this engaging project. Grades 3 and up. Includes standards, essential questions, and enduring understandings, and grading checklist.Great for remedial or accelerated student populations.We have used this very successfully with upper elementary classes for over fifteen years. It can be done in class or at home and can be assigned to individuals, pairs, or small groups. We allow two we
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3rd - 8th
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STEM Raft Challenge Distance Learning
Building a Raft STEM Challenge is an activity where students construct rafts out of straws, tape, and string. Students then test their creations and redesign their rafts. Your students will love learning and will be engaged at home or at school in the Engineering Design Process. ⭐These activities can also be used for STEAM Activities, STEM After School Programs, Summer Programs, Clubs, Maker Spaces, or at home. You will save money, time, and your students will be engaged in yearlong STEM Acti
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3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Geometry Town Project
This project deals with polygon shapes, perimeter, parallel and perpendicular lines, diameter, and map skills. Students love this week-long extension project. I have students work in partners.
Included:
-suggested pacing guide
-student packet
-rubric (daily participation and final project grade)
-shapes
-perimeter recording chart
-extension project for early finishers
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4th - 6th
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End-of-Year Review Projects (Grades 4-8): Math, Science, SS: Last Week Activity
Reviewing previously-learned information is crucial for retention- especially before summer break! Here’s an easy idea for the last week of school (after you’ve already submitted your report card marks). - Choose a subject: math, science, social studies. - Divide up the curriculum into 6-12 topics. - Split your class into groups of 2-4 kids. - Each group chooses/is assigned a topic. - They have to create a 1-2 minute video, skit, activity, poster, pamphlet, worksheet, etc. to review this topic
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Gr 5-8 Last Week of School Activities: Projects, Games, and Reflection
Tessellations and Translations (Art + Math Project)
Tessellation based patterns are fun, making a kind of math – art puzzle that your students design themselves. This project will walk your students through the process of designing and creating fabulous tessellated pattern artworks. All you need are pencils, rulers, scissors, transparent tape, and construction paper.
Download has Teacher Instructions and two ready-to-print pages of handouts with complete explanatory diagrams. This was designed to be an easy, accessible introduction to Tessellati
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5th - 10th
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Importance of learning math in 5th grade
Since math forms the basis for many other subjects — like science, engineering, and technology — it's essential that kids develop strong math skills starting in elementary school, as it makes them more likely to succeed in the more challenging middle and high school courses.
Benefits of learning math in 5th grade
Learning math in 5th grade has many benefits. It helps students:
- Develop problem-solving, logical reasoning, and critical-thinking skills
- Prepare for more complex mathematical concepts in higher grades
- Understand how math is used in real-life situations
By ensuring that 5th graders have a solid understanding of math concepts, teachers can help set them up for future success
Key topics covered in 5th grade math
In 5th grade, students are introduced to more challenging mathematical concepts. They'll likely continue to build on their understanding of fractions and decimals, and explore new concepts like numerical expressions.
Decimals
Fifth graders will continue to build on their knowledge of decimals by learning how to read, write, and compare decimals to thousandths.
Operations with Fractions
Fifth grade math involves extending their understanding of how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions with unlike numerators and denominators. Fifth graders will start learning how to simplify fractions, convert fractions to mixed numbers, and find common denominators.
Measurement
In 5th grade, measurement concepts become more complex, and involve learning about volume and capacity.
Algebraic Thinking
In 5th grade math, teachers will introduce the concept of algebraic thinking. This includes working on numerical expressions. They learn to solve simple one-step equations and use algebraic thinking to solve real-world problems.
Data
Fifth graders will learn about the coordinate system, along with how to create and interpret graphs and charts.
How to find math resources for 5th grade
Educators can save time preparing lessons by using math worksheets, activities, and other types of resources created by experienced Sellers on TPT. Simply search the TPT marketplace for "5th grade math," and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find print and digital materials that've been proven to work in classrooms around the country.
Frequently asked questions
What types of 5th grade math resources are available on TPT?
There are many different types of math worksheets, lessons, and activities sold by Sellers on TPT. Some popular math worksheets, games and resources can be found on topics like: fractions, decimals, algebra, probability, and geometry.
What are some good resources for practicing math in 5th grade?
Websites like TPT offer free and paid resources, including worksheets, for 5th grade students practicing math. You can also find refresher lessons for concepts learned in earlier grades.
What are 5th graders learning in math right now?
Fifth graders will learn decimal and fractional expressions and explore numerical expressions, volumes and diagrams.
How much math practice should my student do each day?
The amount of practice varies depending on your student's needs, but generally, 20-30 minutes of practice per day is recommended.
What if my student doesn't enjoy math?
Sprinkle a little fun into your math lessons by using games, videos, puzzles, and real-life scenarios. If a child in your class seems to find math boring or uninteresting, you can also try connecting it to their interests or hobbies. Additionally, teachers can encourage a positive attitude and celebrate small successes.
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