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The most important part of mathematics teaching at all grade levels is the development of problem solving skills.\u00a0 In fifth grade, students build on information they learned in third and fourth grade about the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division and their relationships.\u00a0 The Virginia Mathematics Standard of Learning5.4 (Feb 2009) states that “the student will create and solve single-step and multi-step\u00a0 practical problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with and without remainders of whole numbers”.\u00a0 Below I have included several resources which books, websites and other helpful resources, that can be used when teaching this SOL.<\/p>\n
GREAT BOOKS TO USE WHEN TEACHING THIS TOPIC:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/a> THE GRAPES OF MATH<\/a><\/p>\n Written by Greg Tang and illustrated by Harry Briggs<\/p>\n In this book, Greg Tang shows readers creative strategies to use in solving a variety of math problems by using patterns and combinations of numbers.<\/p>\n \u00a0 SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS FOR ALL!<\/a><\/p>\n Written by Marilyn Burns and illustrated by Debbie Tilley<\/p>\n This book is about Mr. and Mrs. Comfort who decide to have a family reunion.\u00a0 Thirty two guests are coming to the reunion.\u00a0 Mr. and Mrs.\u00a0Comfort must decide how to seat their guests.\u00a0\u00a0Students\u00a0can practice their division skills with this book as Mr.\u00a0Comfort bakes 16 loaves of bread and rolls 96 meatballs for the 32 guests.<\/p>\n \u00a0MATH POTATOES – MIND STRETCHING BRAIN FOOD <\/a><\/p>\n Written by Greg Tang and illustrated by Harry Briggs<\/p>\n This book includes\u00a0mind-stretching riddles and creative ways to solve them by grouping numbers rather than memorizing formulas.<\/p>\n MATH CURSE<\/a><\/p>\n Written by Jon Scieszka and illustrated by Lane Smith<\/p>\n This book begins with the teacher telling her class that they can think of almost everything as a math problem.\u00a0 From that point on one student acquires a math anxiety which becomes a real curse.<\/p>\n THE MAN WHO COUNTED<\/a><\/p>\n Written by Malba Tahan and illustrated by Patricia Reid Baquero<\/p>\n This book is a series of tales in the style of the “Arabian Nights”, but revolving around mathematical puzzles and curiosities.<\/p>\n FIVE GREAT WEBSITES FOR KIDS TO EXPLORE AND PRACTICE THIS TOPIC:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n 1.\u00a0 “MATH HOOPS”<\/p>\n http:\/\/www.mathplayground.com\/mathhoops_Z1.html<\/a><\/p>\n This website provides word problems using whole numbers.\u00a0 Problems range from single step addition to multi-step equations.\u00a0 There are also problems with remainders.\u00a0 When students answer five questions correctly they are given the chance to play some basketball.<\/p>\n 2.\u00a0 “CAMERON’S TRIP”<\/p>\n http:\/\/www.beaconlearningcenter.com\/WebLessons\/CameronsTrip\/default.htm<\/a><\/p>\n This website gives students practice at multiplication and division by solving real-world problems.<\/p>\n 3.\u00a0 “MATH STORIES WITH LEON”<\/p>\n http:\/\/www.iknowthat.com\/com\/L3?Area=WordProblems<\/a><\/p>\n Students solve addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division word problems through math stories with Leon the Chameleon.<\/p>\n 4.\u00a0 “ARE YOU A MATH MAGICIAN?”<\/p>\n http:\/\/resources.oswego.org\/games\/mathmagician\/maths1.html<\/a><\/p>\n This website provides students two levels of practice with the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Students can practice the operations individually or mixed.<\/p>\n 5.\u00a0 “MIGHTY MATH CALCULATING CREW”<\/p>\n http:\/\/www.harcourtschool.com\/activity\/mmath\/mmath_knack.html<\/a><\/p>\n This is a multiplication activity from Harcourt School’s Mighty Math Calculating Crew, in which students are asked to solve multiplication problems that require regrouping.<\/p>\n ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n 1.\u00a0 “Be a Mathematician”<\/p>\n http:\/\/www.beam.co.uk\/freeresources.php<\/a><\/p>\n This website provides an expansive selection of free resources for math for children ages 3 – 13.\u00a0 It also provides information on the latest research, through discussion papers and articles, regarding different topics in mathematics.<\/p>\n 2.\u00a0 “Dr. Mike’s Math Games for Kids”<\/p>\n http:\/\/www.dr-mikes-math-games-for-kids.com\/fifth-grade-math-games.html<\/a><\/p>\n This website provides an array of math problem solving game resources for fifth grade.<\/p>\n 3.\u00a0 “Mental Mathematics”<\/p>\n http:\/\/eduref.org\/Virtual\/Lessons\/Mathematics\/Arithmetic\/ATH0014.html<\/a><\/p>\n This link is to a lesson plan on teaching students how to do mental mathematics.\u00a0 This lesson shows students how to mentally come up with answers to problems without using pencils, paper or calculators.<\/p>\n 4.\u00a0 “About.com:\u00a0 Mathematics”<\/p>\n http:\/\/math.about.com\/od\/wordproblem1\/ss\/gr5wp.htm<\/a><\/p>\n This website provides several word problem worksheets that are specific for fifth grade.<\/p>\n 5.\u00a0 “Math Stars Newsletter”<\/p>\n http:\/\/community.learnnc.org\/dpi\/math\/archives\/MathStarsG5.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n This is a link to a math problem-solving newsletter provided by the North Carolina State Board of Education.\u00a0 Newsletters are provided for grades 1 – 8 and are available to download as PDF files.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The most important part of mathematics teaching at all grade levels is the development of problem solving skills.\u00a0 In fifth grade, students build on information they learned in third and fourth grade about the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and … Continue reading ![\"7262219.jpg\"](\"http:\/\/blog.richmond.edu\/openwidelookinside\/files\/2009\/07\/14400090.JPG\")
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