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5th Grade Math

Unleash your child’s full mathematical potential with our focused 5th grade math tutoring, designed to elevate skills, foster confidence and conquer complex math concepts.

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Inspiring Confidence for the opportunities ahead

In 5th grade, math curriculum picks up speed, and it’s natural to wonder, “How can I make sure my child keeps up or gets ahead?” Our 5th grade math tutors know the local math curriculum inside and out, so the 5th grade math skills we teach at Sylvan lead to success in the classroom (and beyond). We adjust your child’s lessons to match their exact pace and skill level, so learning stays a fun challenge and is never frustrating. The result? You have a 5th grader who feels confident, ready for what’s next and has a love for math! (Yes!)

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What they’ll learn

With our 5th grade math tutoring, your child will learn key math concepts and skills such as:

Addition and Subtraction
Add and subtract multi-digit numbers without using a calculator
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Area, Perimeter and Volume
Find the perimeter, area, and volume of a square or rectangle using formulas
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Decimals

Your child also will learn how to multiply:

Identify the place value for decimals for tenths, hundredths, and thousandths
Write the word name for a decimal and vice versa
Order decimals to the thousandths
Write the decimal equivalent of a fraction with a denominator of 1,000
Round decimals to the nearest whole number, tenth, or hundredth
Add decimals to the thousandths with and without regrouping
A decimal by a whole number; by multiples of 10, 100, and 1,000; and by a decimal
A whole number by a fraction
Mixed numbers
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Fractions
Express a fraction in lowest terms
Add or subtract fractions with like denominators
Find the least common denominator for a pair of fractions
Find equivalent fractions using multiples and factors
Compare and order fractions and mixed numbers
Add and subtract fractions having unlike denominators
Express mixed numbers as improper fractions and improper fractions as mixed numbers
Add and subtract mixed numbers with like denominators and unlike denominators
Add and subtract whole numbers, fractions and mixed numbers
A fraction by a fraction
A whole number by a fraction
Mixed numbers
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Geometry
Identify the center, radius, diameter and circumference of a circle
Construct a circle with a given radius
Measure angles using a protractor
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Graphing
Construct and solve word problems involving line graphs and bar graphs
Draw circle graphs and solve related word problems
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Multiplication and Division

Your child also will learn how to divide:

Identify and use the inverse operation for multiplication
Use the distributive property to find products
Identify and use the rules of divisibility for 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, and 10
A three- or four-digit number by a two- or three-digit number with zeros
Multi-digit numbers using a calculator
By multiples of 10 and 100 without a calculator
A three-digit number by a multiple of 10
A three-digit number by a two-digit number with no zeros in the divisor
A four-digit number by a two-digit number
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Numbers
Identify the place value and value of each digit in numerals through the billions
Compare and order numbers through the billions
Round to the nearest millions and billions
Use estimation strategy of compatible numbers and computational strategy of compensations
List the prime and composite numbers less than 50
List the factors of two whole numbers each of which is less than 100
Find the least common multiple of two whole numbers
Write roman numerals through 2,000
Complete a complex picture or number pattern
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Measurement

Your child will also select the appropriate unit of measure for length, area, and mass.

Linear metric units, including related addition or subtraction problems
Metric units of capacity, including related addition or subtraction problems
Metric units of mass
Customary linear units, units of capacity, and units of mass
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Problem Solving
Select the appropriate operation and strategy to solve word problems
Solve problems using basic graphs, charts and tables
Learn how to identify relevant and irrelevant information in a word problem
Begin to solve basic, one-step equations
Solve problems using a given formula
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Time and Money
Compute basic operations with units of time including the basic concept of time zones
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Kindergarten through 12th grade

Math programs by grade levels

It’s never too early (or late!) to give your child extra confidence in their math skills. We provide tutoring for students in kindergarten through 12th grade so your child can be supported every step of the way.

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Give us a call at (888) 338-2283 or fill out the form to discuss your child’s learning goals and schedule our Insight™ Assessment to accurately determine where your child stands academically.

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