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Fifth Grade 

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Overview of Fifth Grade Learning Objectives

This section provides a summary of the key fifth grade learning objectives for reading, language arts, and math. A more detailed description of each subject is provided below, including links with more information on the hundreds of learning activities. The Kimblin  language arts and math curriculum correlate to state standards.

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Fifth grade is a year of highly visible progress in reading and language arts. By the end of fifth grade students should be able to:

• Use grade appropriate vocabulary

• Apply comprehension strategies to a variety of literary genres

• Write and punctuate appropriately in research and composition assignments

• Speak and listen with grade appropriate skill

Fifth grade is also a year of development and skill building in mathematics. By the end of fifth grade students should be able to:

• Be proficient using the four math operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

• Use basic algebraic functions such as exponents and order of operations

• Apply geometric concepts to solve problems

• Use various methods of measurement with skill

• Understand data analysis and basic statistical terms