Virginia 5th grade math standards

Use concrete and pictorial models to represent fractions with denominators that are thirds, eighths, and factors of 100 in their equivalent decimal form.*

Use concrete and pictorial models to represent decimals in their equivalent fraction form (thirds, eighths, and factors of 100).*

Identify equivalent relationships between decimals and fractions with denominators that are thirds, eighths, and factors of 100 in their equivalent decimal form, with and without models.*

Compare (using symbols <, >, =) and order (least to greatest and greatest to least) a set of no more than four decimals and fractions (proper, improper) and/or mixed numbers using multiple strategies (e.g., benchmarks, place value, number lines). Justify solutions orally, in writing, or with a model.*

Determine the least common multiple of two numbers to find the least common denominator for two fractions.

Estimate and solve single-step and multistep contextual problems involving addition and subtraction with fractions (proper or improper) and/or mixed numbers having like and unlike denominators, with and without models. Denominators should be limited to 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, and 12. Answers should be expressed in simplest form.

Compose the whole for a given fractional part and its value (in context) for halves, fourths, eighths, thirds, and sixths (e.g., when given 1/4, determine how many pieces would be needed to make 4/4).

Estimate and determine the sum or difference of two fractions (proper or improper) and/or mixed numbers, having like and unlike denominators limited to 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, and 12 (e.g., 5/8 + 1/4, 4/5 − 2/3, 33/4 + 2 5/12), and simplify the resulting fraction.*

Solve single-step contextual problems involving multiplication of a whole number, limited to 12 or less, and a proper fraction (e.g., 9 × 2/3, 8 × 3/4), with models. The denominator will be a factor of the whole number and answers should be expressed in simplest form.*

Given a whole number up to 100, create a concrete or pictorial representation to demonstrate whether the number is prime or composite, and justify reasoning.

Classify, compare, and contrast whole numbers up to 100 using the characteristics prime and composite.

Determine the prime factorization for a whole number up to 100.

Estimate the sum, difference, product, and quotient of whole numbers in contextual problems.

Interpret the quotient and remainder when solving a contextual problem.

Use order of operations to simplify numerical expressions with whole numbers, limited to addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in which* expressions may contain no more than one set of parentheses.

Use order of operations to simplify numerical expressions with whole numbers, limited to addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in which* simplification will be limited to five whole numbers and four operations in any combination of addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

Use order of operations to simplify numerical expressions with whole numbers, limited to addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in which* whole numbers will be limited to two digits or less.

Use order of operations to simplify numerical expressions with whole numbers, limited to addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in which* expressions should not include braces, brackets, or fraction bars.

Given a whole number numerical expression involving more than one operation, describe which operation is completed first, which is second, and which is third.*

Identify, describe, extend, and create increasing and decreasing patterns using various representations (e.g., objects, pictures, numbers, number lines, input/output tables, function machines).

Analyze an increasing or decreasing single-operation numerical pattern found in lists, input/output tables, and function machines, and generalize the change to identify the rule, extend the pattern, or identify missing terms. (Patterns will be limited to addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers; addition and subtraction of fractions with like denominators of 12 or less; and addition and subtraction of decimals expressed in tenths or hundredths).

Solve contextual problems that involve identifying, describing, and extending increasing and decreasing patterns using single-operation input and output rules (limited to addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers; addition and subtraction of fractions with like denominators of 12 or less; and addition and subtraction of decimals expressed in tenths or hundredths).

Describe the concept of a variable (presented as a box, letter, or other symbol) as a representation of an unknown quantity.

Write an equation (with a single variable that represents an unknown quantity and one operation) from a contextual situation, using addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

Use an expression with a variable to represent a given verbal expression involving one operation (e.g., “ 5 more than a number” can be represented by y + 5).

Create and write a word problem to match a given equation with a single variable and one operation.

Represent, solve, and justify solutions to single-step and multistep contextual problems by applying strategies (e.g., estimation, properties of addition and multiplication) and algorithms, including the standard algorithm, involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, with and without remainders, in which sums, differences, and products do not exceed five digits.

Represent, solve, and justify solutions to single-step and multistep contextual problems by applying strategies (e.g., estimation, properties of addition and multiplication) and algorithms, including the standard algorithm, involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, with and without remainders, in which factors do not exceed two digits by three digits.

Represent, solve, and justify solutions to single-step and multistep contextual problems by applying strategies (e.g., estimation, properties of addition and multiplication) and algorithms, including the standard algorithm, involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, with and without remainders, in which divisors do not exceed two digits.

Represent, solve, and justify solutions to single-step and multistep contextual problems by applying strategies (e.g., estimation, properties of addition and multiplication) and algorithms, including the standard algorithm, involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, with and without remainders, in which dividends do not exceed four digits.

Apply estimation strategies (e.g., rounding to the nearest whole number, tenth or hundredth; compatible numbers, place value) to determine a reasonable solution for single-step and multistep contextual problems involving addition, subtraction, and multiplication of decimals, and single-step contextual problems involving division of decimals.

Estimate and determine the product of two numbers using strategies and algorithms, including the standard algorithm, when given a two-digit factor and a one-digit factor (e.g., 2.3 × 4; 0.08 × 0.9;.16 × 5);*

Estimate and determine the product of two numbers using strategies and algorithms, including the standard algorithm, when given a three-digit factor and a one-digit factor (e.g., 0.156 × 4, 3.28 × 7, 8.09 × 0.2).*

Estimate and determine the product of two numbers using strategies and algorithms, including the standard algorithm, when given a three-digit factor and a one-digit factor (e.g., 0.156 × 4, 3.28 × 7, 8.09 × 0.2); a two-digit factor and a two-digit factor (e.g., 0.85 × 3.7, 14 × 1.6, 9.2 × 3.5).

Estimate and determine the quotient of two numbers using strategies and algorithms, including the standard algorithm, in which* quotients do not exceed four digits with or without a decimal point.

Estimate and determine the quotient of two numbers using strategies and algorithms, including the standard algorithm, in which* quotients may include whole numbers, tenths, hundredths, or thousandths.

Estimate and determine the quotient of two numbers using strategies and algorithms, including the standard algorithm, in which* divisors are limited to a single digit whole number or a decimal expressed as tenths.

Estimate and determine the quotient of two numbers using strategies and algorithms, including the standard algorithm, in which* no more than one additional zero will need to be annexed.

Solve single-step and multistep contextual problems involving addition, subtraction, and multiplication of decimals by applying strategies (e.g., estimation, modeling) and algorithms, including the standard algorithm.

Solve single-step contextual problems involving division with decimals by applying strategies (e.g., estimation, modeling) and algorithms, including the standard algorithm.

Determine the most appropriate unit of measure to use in a contextual problem that involves metric units length (millimeters, centimeters, meters, and kilometers).

Determine the most appropriate unit of measure to use in a contextual problem that involves metric units mass (grams and kilograms).

Determine the most appropriate unit of measure to use in a contextual problem that involves metric units liquid volume (milliliters and liters).

Estimate and measure to solve contextual problems that involve metric units length (millimeters, centimeters, and meters).

Estimate and measure to solve contextual problems that involve metric units mass (grams and kilograms).

Estimate and measure to solve contextual problems that involve metric units liquid volume (milliliters and liters).

Given the equivalent metric measure of one unit, in a contextual problem, determine the equivalent measurement within the metric system length (millimeters, centimeters, meters, and kilometers).

Given the equivalent metric measure of one unit, in a contextual problem, determine the equivalent measurement within the metric system mass (grams and kilograms).

Given the equivalent metric measure of one unit, in a contextual problem, determine the equivalent measurement within the metric system liquid volume (milliliters and liters).

Investigate and develop a formula for determining the area of a right triangle.

Estimate and determine the area of a right triangle, with diagrams, when the base and the height are given in whole number units, in metric or U.S. Customary units, and record the solution with the appropriate unit of measure (e.g., 16 square inches).

Describe volume as a measure of capacity and give examples of volume as a measurement in contextual situations.

Investigate and develop a formula for determining the volume of rectangular prisms using concrete objects.

Solve problems, including those in context, to estimate and determine the volume of a rectangular prism using concrete objects, diagrams, and formulas when the length, width, and height are given in whole number units. Record the solution with the appropriate unit of measure (e.g., 12 cubic inches).

Identify whether the application of the concept of perimeter, area, or volume is appropriate for a given situation.

Solve contextual problems that involve perimeter, area, and volume in standard units of measure.

Classify angles as right, acute, obtuse, or straight and justify reasoning.

Identify the appropriate tools (e.g., protractor, straightedge, angle ruler, available technology) to measure and draw angles.

Measure right, acute, obtuse, and straight angles, using appropriate tools, and identify measures in degrees.

Solve addition and subtraction contextual problems to determine unknown angle measures on a diagram

Formulate questions that require the collection or acquisition of data.

Determine the data needed to answer a formulated question and collect or acquire existing data (limited to 30 or fewer data points) using various methods (e.g., polls, observations, measurements, experiments).

Organize and represent a data set using a line plot (dot plot) with a title, labeled axes, and a key, with and without the use of technology tools. Line plots (dot plots) may contain whole numbers, fractions, or decimals.

Organize and represent numerical data using a stem-and-leaf plot with a title and key, where the stems are listed in ascending order and the leaves are in ascending order, with or without commas between the leaves.

Describe the characteristics of the data represented in a line plot (dot plot) and stem-and-leaf plot as a whole (e.g., the shape and spread of the data).

Make inferences about data represented in line plots (dot plots) and stem-and-leaf plots (e.g., based on a line plot (dot plot) of the number of books students in a bus line have in their backpack, every student will have from two to four books in their backpack).

Identify parts of the data that have special characteristics and explain the meaning of the greatest, the least, or the same (e.g., the stem-and-leaf plot shows that the same number of students scored in the 90s as scored in the 70s).

Draw conclusions about the data and make predictions based on the data to answer questions.

Solve single-step and multistep addition and subtraction problems using data from line plots (dot plots) and stem-and-leaf plots.

Describe mean as fair share.

Describe and determine the mean of a set of data values representing data from a given context as a measure of center.

Describe and determine the median of a set of data values representing data from a given context as a measure of center.

Describe and determine the mode of a set of data values representing data from a given context as a measure of center.

Describe and determine the range of a set of data values representing data from a given context as a measure of spread.

Determine the probability of an outcome by constructing a sample space (with a total of 24 or fewer equally likely possible outcomes), using a tree diagram, list, or chart to represent and determine all possible outcomes.

Determine the number of possible outcomes by using the Fundamental (Basic) Counting Principle.

Classify triangles as right, acute, or obtuse and equilateral, scalene, or isosceles and justify reasoning.

Identify congruent sides and right angles using geometric markings to denote properties of triangles.

Compare and contrast the properties of triangles.

Use models to prove that the sum of the interior angles of a triangle is 180 degrees and use the relationship to determine an unknown angle measure in a triangle.