Math

Our first unit will be on Whole Numbers. We will look at how to represent numbers up to a million in a variety of ways. We will cover how to estimate when adding and subtracting large numbers, then find the exact sum and difference. Enclosed is the homework book with a review of most of the lessons for this unit:

Unit 1
 * [|Details]
 * [[file:mrshilling/Chap 2 Homework.pdf|Download]]
 * 886 KB

The second unit is on Multiplication and Division. the students will be working to master the basic facts and then move onto larger number products and quotients -- 2-digit X 2-digit, and 3-digit divided by 1-digit. Here is a booklet that reviews most of the unit's lessons so parents can help their child at home:

Unit 2
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 * [[file:mrshilling/Chap 3 Homework.pdf|Download]]
 * 1 MB

The third unit is on Measurement. Students will investigate linear measurement, using appropriate metric units (mm,cm, m, km). They will look at the relationships between the perimeter and area of rectangles. As well, they will investigate volume and liquid capacity of containers. Here is a copy of a booklet which reviews the key lessons of the unit: Unit
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 * [[file:mrshilling/Chap 4 Homework.pdf|Download]]
 * 1 MB

The next unit is on Geometry. The students will look at 2D quadrilaterals and 3D prisms and pyramids. They will be able to describe the attributes of each shape or solid. Here is the review booklet which has many of the main lessons for this unit:
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 * [[file:mrshilling/Chap 6 Homework.pdf|Download]]
 * 684 KB

Our Fifth Unit is on Fractions and Decimals. Students will be able to identify equivalent fractions, describe and represent decimals and be able to compare and order both. Here is the review booklet which has many of the main lessons for this unit. Our next unit is Patterns and Equations. The students will be expected to recognize and extend numerical patterns, predict and problem solve using patterns, and complete equations using variables. The unit review booklet is enclosed:
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 * [[file:mrshilling/Chap 1 Homework.pdf|Download]]
 * 774 KB

The second last unit is on Statistics and Probability. It is about the likelihood of events, and using the correct language to explain possible outcomes. As well, the students are asked to interpret and build double bar graphs.
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 * [[file:mrshilling/Chap 7 Homework.pdf|Download]]
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The last unit is on Transformations, which is the movement of shapes on a plane. Some examples would be slides (translations), flips (reflections), and turns (rotations).
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 * [[file:mrshilling/Chap 8 Homework.pdf|Download]]
 * 573 KB

Here are some links to some great Math sites which offer skill instruction and practice through games and activities. If you have other sites that you think are really useful, let me know and I will add them here.
 * addition [|Addition Sites]
 * subtraction [|Subtraction Sites]
 * multiplication [|Multiplication Sites]
 * division [|Division Sites]

[|Math Resources] This site is a whole collection of grade 5 math sites for teachers, students and parents. [|21st Century Math] Another collection of links for parents and kids. This one is created by a teacher from Innisfail. [|Ten Marks Math] This is a great website for guided practice. Each student will have his/her own username and password to enter the site and practice math concepts and questions as well as complete assignments. [|Math Magician] This a website for practicing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts.

[|IXL Math]

[|Interactive Math]

[|Black Gold]

[|Cool math 4 Kids]

[|Gamequarium]

[|Math Fact Cafe]

[|AAA Math]

[|Fun Brain]

[|Figure This]

[|Math Frog]

[|BBC Math Games]

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 * Long Division**


 * [|Easy Instructions for Long Division]**


 * Telling Time Websites**
 * [|practice telling time on an analog clock]**
 * [|telling time word problems]**
 * [|NASA telling time website]**


 * Area and Perimeter Websites**
 * [|figure out the area and perimeter of a flower bed]**
 * [|instructions on perimeter and area video]**
 * [|A challenge to complete]**


 * Geometry**
 * [|build a raft using prisms]**
 * [|shape matching game]**
 * [|symmetry sort]**


 * Decimals and fractions**
 * [|fraction maker]**
 * [|identifying fractions using pies]**
 * [|Ordering fractions]**
 * [|pick the right decimal]**
 * [|Decimal games to play]**
 * [|The Decifractator game]**
 * [|adding decimals]**
 * [|subtracting decimals]**