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Chester Township Public Schools
Mathematics Curriculum
Mathematics - Grade 5

Algebraic Concepts

Number Sense: Manipulatives
The learner will be able to use manipulatives to demonstrate the following algebraic concepts: sets, elements of sets (a different shaped or colored manipulative can be used to represent a set of manipulatives), equal sets, variables representing unequal values (specific manipulatives can be used to equal five of another kind of manipulative), the symbolic nature of algebra, patterns in algebra, the connection between manipulatives and the written expressions they represent, and the concept of rules which govern how expressions can be manipulated. (NJCCCS 4.1, 4.2).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Number Sense   Reinforce National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
Problem Solving: Real-World Scenarios
The learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of algebraic concepts by solving real-world scenario problems, and evaluate the nature and elements of problems, find solutions to given problems, and justify the solutions in writing, orally, or by using manipulatives. (NJCCCS 4.1, 4.2).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Problem Solving   Introduce National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
Solution Methods: Addition/Subtraction
The learner will be able to describe procedures such as the following for addition and subtraction of whole numbers: mental arithmetic, estimation, computation, and using a calculator. (NJCCCS 4.1, 4.2).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Solution Methods   Reinforce National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
Missing Factor
The learner will be able to solve a multiplication problem to find a missing factor. (NJCCCS 4.1, 4.2).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Missing Information Application Reinforce National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
Properties: Missing Number
The learner will be able to identify the missing number in an equation. (NJCCCS 4.1, 4.2).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Missing Information Knowledge Reinforce National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
Order of Operations: Determine
The learner will be able to determine the correct order of calculations when more than one operation is to be performed. (NJCCCS 4.1, 4.2).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Order of Operations Application Introduce National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
Equations: Whole Numbers
The learner will be able to identify the whole numbers that correspond to given whole number equations. (NJCCCS 4.1, 4.2).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Equations Knowledge Reinforce National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
Multiple Step Problems: Estimate
The learner will be able to estimate solutions to multiple step problems using whole, fraction, and decimal numbers. (NJCCCS 4.1, 4.2).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Multiple-step Problems Comprehension Introduce National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
Multiple Step Story Problems
The learner will be able to solve multiple step word problems using whole numbers and decimals. (NJCCCS 4.1, 4.2).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Multiple-step Problems Application Reinforce National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
Create a Story Problem
The learner will be able to use a given equation to develop a story problem. (NJCCCS 4.1, 4.2).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Write/Create Story Problems Synthesis Reinforce National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
Multiple Step Problems: Writing
The learner will be able to compose both problems and story problems requiring multiple operations. (NJCCCS 4.1, 4.2).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Write/Create Story Problems Synthesis Reinforce National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
Inequalities: Concept
The learner will be able to understand the concepts of inequalities. (NJCCCS 4.1, 4.2).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Inequalities Comprehension Introduce National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
Inverse Operations: Checking
The learner will be able to check the correctness of an answer by using the inverse operation. (NJCCCS 4.1, 4.2).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Inverse Operations Comprehension Reinforce National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
Verify: Represent Results
The learner will be able to use manipulatives, pictures, and discussion to determine the reasonableness of results from sums, differences, products, and quotients involving fractions, mixed numbers, and decimals. (NJCCCS 4.1, 4.2).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Verify Comprehension Reinforce National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
Multiplication/Division: Methods
The learner will be able to describe procedures such as the following for multiplication and division of whole numbers: mental arithmetic, estimation, computation, and using a calculator. (NJCCCS 4.1, 4.2).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Solution Methods Comprehension Reinforce National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
Solution Methods: Describing
The learner will be able to describe estimating, computing, and mental math procedures for fractions, decimals, and mixed numbers. (NJCCCS 4.1, 4.2).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Solution Methods Comprehension Introduce National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
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Data Interpretation

Evaluating: Graphical Forms
The learner will be able to evaluate a given graph to determine if the information is reasonable, if the graph format is the most effective one for the type of information presented, and to find possible inconsistencies in the information contained in the graph. (NJCCCS 4.1, 4.2, 4.6).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Analyzing/Evaluating Graphical Forms   Introduce National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
Bar Graphs: Identify/Compare
The learner will be able to identify or compare amounts in a bar graph. (NJCCCS 4.1, 4.2, 4.6).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Bar Graphs Knowledge Reinforce National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
Bar Graphs: Interpret
The learner will be able to make interpretations of bar graphs (horizontal/vertical formats) to find patterns in data. (NJCCCS 4.1, 4.2, 4.6).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Bar Graphs Analysis Introduce Applications of Learning, January 1999, Grade 5 Classroom
  
Bar Graphs: Addition/Subtraction
The learner will be able to add or subtract information presented in the form of a bar graph. (NJCCCS 4.1, 4.2, 4.6).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Bar Graphs Comprehension Reinforce National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
Pictographs
The learner will be able to identify, compare, and add or subtract amounts read from pictographs. (NJCCCS 4.1, 4.2, 4.6).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Pictographs Analysis Reinforce National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
Pictographs: Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze data on a pictograph. (NJCCCS 4.1, 4.2, 4.6).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Pictographs Analysis Reinforce National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
Line Graphs: Read
The learner will be able to read a line graph. (NJCCCS 4.1, 4.2, 4.6).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Line Graphs Application Master National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
Table: Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze information presented in tables. (NJCCCS 4.1, 4.2, 4.6).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Tables/Charts Analysis Master National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
Table: Compute
The learner will be able to identify values from the graph, compare values from the graph, determine the value of multiple entries, and perform the necessary calculations to find the missing parts of a table. (NJCCCS 4.1, 4.2, 4.6).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Tables/Charts Analysis Introduce National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
Graphs: Write Story Problems
The learner will be able to write a story problem based on information presented in a graph. (NJCCCS 4.1, 4.2, 4.6).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Graphing Synthesis Reinforce National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
Graphs: Create a Chart
The learner will be able to use given data to create a chart. (NJCCCS 4.1, 4.2, 4.6).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Tables/Charts Synthesis Reinforce National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
Graphs: Create
The learner will be able to make graphs, plots, and tables. (NJCCCS 4.1, 4.2, 4.6).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Graphing Synthesis Reinforce National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
Graphs: Applications
The learner will be able to determine the correct use of graphs, plots, and tables. (NJCCCS 4.1, 4.2, 4.6).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Graphing Evaluation Reinforce National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
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Problem Solving: Application
The learner will be able to use manipulatives and calculators to solve real-world scenario problems which call for the rounding, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of decimals. This process includes evaluating a given problem scenario, identifying the problem, determining the required operation, setting up a number sentence, and solving the problem. (NJCCCS 4.1, 4.2).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Problem Solving   Introduce National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
Connecting: Forms
The learner will be able to connect concepts relating decimals, whole numbers, fractions, and percents by demonstrating how these number forms are used to communicate place value, ordinality, and money amounts, and to evaluate the reasonableness of a given problem and solution. (NJCCCS 4.1, 4.2).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Connecting   Introduce National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
Number Sense: Using Decimals
The learner will be able to articulate the reasoning behind placing the decimal point in the appropriate position when evaluating number sentences involving operations on decimals. (NJCCCS 4.1, 4.2).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Number Sense   Introduce National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
Addition Story Problems
The learner will be able to analyze and solve decimal story problems which depict real-world scenarios by determining that addition is required, by regrouping numbers, and by adding decimals up to the hundredths position. (NJCCCS 4.1, 4.2).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Add Decimals Application Introduce National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
Subtraction Story Problems
The learner will be able to solve subtraction story problems depicting real-world money and other decimal scenarios by determining that subtraction is required, by regrouping, and by subtracting the appropriate decimal numbers (numbers are less than 100). (NJCCCS 4.1, 4.2).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Subtract Decimals Analysis Introduce National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
Add/Subtract Decimals: Solution Methods
The learner will be able to use manipulatives, mental math, and calculators to find sums and differences of decimals. (NJCCCS 4.1, 4.2).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Add/Subtract Decimals Application Introduce National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
Multiply Decimal and Whole Numbers
The learner will be able to multiply a decimal number by a 1 digit whole number (regrouping when necessary). (NJCCCS 4.1, 4.2).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Multiply Decimals Knowledge Introduce National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
Multiply 2 Decimal Numbers
The learner will be able to multiply 2 decimal numbers. (NJCCCS 4.1, 4.2).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Multiply Decimals Comprehension Introduce National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
Multiplication Story Problems
The learner will be able to solve real-world story problems by determining that multiplication is required, by regrouping the numbers, and by multiplying the appropriate decimals up to the hundredths position. (NJCCCS 4.1, 4.2).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Multiply Decimals Application Introduce National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
Decimals: Represent
The learner will be able to represent decimal numbers using pictures, diagrams, or manipulatives. (NJCCCS 4.1, 4.2).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Decimals Comprehension Introduce National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
Money: Estimating Large Amounts
The learner will be able to use prior knowledge to make reasonable estimations for possible prices of large items (cars, houses, etc.). (NJCCCS 4.1, 4.2).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Money Comprehension Reinforce National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
Divide Decimal by Whole Number
The learner will be able to divide a decimal number by a whole number. (NJCCCS 4.1, 4.2).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Divide Decimals Knowledge Introduce National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
Division Story Problems
The learner will be able to solve story problems by dividing decimals up to the hundredths position. (NJCCCS 4.1, 4.2).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Divide Decimals Application Master National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
Compare Decimals: Up to 0.01
The learner will be able to compare decimal numbers up to the hundredths position using the order symbols (<, >, =). (NJCCCS 4.1, 4.2).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Compare Decimals Analysis Introduce National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
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Connecting: Using Fractions
The learner will be able to make connections between the functions of numerators and the functions of denominators by exploring fractions (i.e., drawing conclusions about fractions a/b, b/c, c/b, a/c, b/a, and c/a, when a > b > c). (NJCCCS 4.1).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Connecting   Introduce National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
Number Sense: Forms/Applications
The learner will be able to relate fractions to concrete objects, to real-world events, to other number forms (whole numbers, decimals, percents), and incorporate the language of fractions to describe proportions in daily events and across the curriculum. (NJCCCS 4.1).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Number Sense   Master National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
Adding: Mixed Fractions
The learner will be able to add mixed fractions. (NJCCCS 4.1).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Add Fractions Knowledge Introduce National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
Addition Story Problems
The learner will be able to add two fractions, either mixed fractions or with different denominators, in the context of a story problem. (NJCCCS 4.1).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Add Fractions Application Introduce National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
Subtraction Story Problems
The learner will be able to solve story problems involving subtracting two fractions with the same or different denominators. (NJCCCS 4.1).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Subtract Fractions Application Introduce National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
Subtracting Mixed Fractions
The learner will be able to subtract two mixed fractions. (NJCCCS 4.1).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Subtract Fractions Knowledge Introduce National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
Multiply 2 Fractions
The learner will be able to multiply 2 fractions. (NJCCCS 4.1).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Multiply Fractions Knowledge Introduce National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
Multiplication Story Problems
The learner will be able to multiply two fractions, a fraction and a whole number, or a mixed fraction and a whole number in the context of a story problem. (NJCCCS 4.1).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Multiply Fractions Knowledge Introduce National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
Fractions: Multiple Step Problems
The learner will be able to solve multiple step problems involving fractions. (NJCCCS 4.1).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Fractions Application Introduce National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
Compare Fractions: Equivalent/Mixed
The learner will be able to compare 2 equivalent fractions and equivalent and mixed fractions. (NJCCCS 4.1).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Compare Fractions Analysis Master National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, New Jersey Core Curriculum, Chester Township Schools, Fifth Grade. Classroom
  
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Spatial Thinking: Properties
The learner will be able to show an awareness of the spatial properties of figures by investigating how to cover a flat surface by using one or more geometric figures, by identifying and drawing similar figures, and by drawing solids made with cubes on triangle dot paper. (NJCCCS 4.2, 4.4, 4.6).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Spatial Thinking   Introduce