• 5
    Grade 5 Standards
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  • Patterns and Relations
    • 5.PR.1
      Determine the pattern rule to make predictions about subsequent elements.
      Achievement Indicators:
      - 5PR1.1 Extend a given pattern with and without concrete materials, and explain how each element differs from the preceding one.
      - 5PR1.2 Describe, orally or in writing, a given pattern, using mathematical language, such as one more, one less, five more.
      - 5PR1.3 Predict subsequent elements in a given pattern.
      - 5PR1.4 Represent a given pattern visually to verify predictions.
      - 5PR1.5 Solve a given problem by using a pattern rule to determine subsequent elements.
      - 5PR1.6 Determine and explain why a given number is or is not the next element in a pattern.
      - 5PR1.7 Write a mathematical expression to represent a given pattern.
      - 5PR1.8 Describe the relationship in a given table or chart, using a mathematical expression.
    • 5.PR.2
      Solve problems involving single-variable, one-step equations with whole number coefficients and whole number solutions.
      Achievement Indicators:
      - 5PR2.1 Express a given problem as an equation where the unknown is represented by a letter variable.
      - 5PR2.2 Solve a given single-variable equation with the unknown in any of the terms; e.g., n + 2 = 5, 4 + a = 7, 6 = r – 2, 10 = 2c.
      - 5PR2.3 Identify the unknown in a problem; represent the problem with an equation; and solve the problem concretely, pictorially or symbolically.
      - 5PR2.4 Create a problem for a given equation.
  • Shape and Space
    • 5.SS.1
      Design and construct different rectangles, given either perimeter or area, or both (whole numbers), and draw conclusions.
      Achievement Indicators:
      - 5SS1.1 Construct or draw two or more rectangles for a given perimeter in a problem-solving context.
      - 5SS1.2 Construct or draw two or more rectangles for a given area in a problem-solving context.
      - 5SS1.3 Illustrate that for any given perimeter, the square or shape closest to a square will result in the greatest area.
      - 5SS1.4 Illustrate that for any given perimeter, the rectangle with the smallest possible width will result in the least area.
      - 5SS1.5 Provide a real-life context for when it is important to consider the relationship between area and perimeter.
    • 5.SS.2
      Demonstrate an understanding of measuring length (mm and km) by:
      selecting and justifying referents for the unit mm
      modelling and describing the relationship between mm and cm units, and between mm and m units.
      selecting and justifying referents for the unit km.
      modelling and describing the relationship between m and km units.

      Achievement Indicators:
      - 5SS2.1 Show that 10 millimetres is equivalent to one centimetre, using concrete materials.
      - 5SS2.2 Show that 1 000 millimetres is equivalent to one metre, using concrete materials.
      - 5SS2.3 Provide examples of when millimetres are used as the unit of measure.
      - 5SS2.4 Provide a referent for one kilometre, and explain the choice.
      - 5SS2.5 Know that 1 000 metres is equivalent to one kilometre.
      - 5SS2.6 Provide examples of when kilometres are used as the unit of measure.
      - 5SS2.7 Explore and generalize the measurement relationships between and among millimetres, centimetres, metres and kilometres.
      - 5SS2.8 Provide a referent for one millimetre, and explain the choice.
      - 5SS2.9 Provide a referent for one centimetre, and explain the choice.
      - 5SS2.10 Provide a referent for one metre, and explain the choice.
    • 5.SS.3
      Demonstrate an understanding of volume by:
      selecting and justifying referents for cm³ or m³ units
      estimating volume, using referents for cm³ or m³
      measuring and recording volume (cm³ or m³)
      constructing right rectangular prisms for a given volume.

      Achievement Indicators:
      - 5SS3.1 Identify the cube as the most efficient unit for measuring volume, and explain why.
      - 5SS3.2 Determine the volume of a given 3-D object, using manipulatives, and explain the strategy.
      - 5SS3.3 Construct a right rectangular prism for a given volume.
      - 5SS3.4 Explain that many rectangular prisms are possible for a given volume by constructing more than one right rectangular prism for the same given volume.
      - 5SS3.5 Provide a referent for a cubic centimetre, and explain the choice.
      - 5SS3.6 Provide a referent for a cubic metre, and explain the choice.
      - 5SS3.7 Determine which standard cubic unit is represented by a given referent.
      - 5SS3.8 Estimate the volume of a given 3-D object, using personal referents.
    • 5.SS.4
      Demonstrate an understanding of capacity by:
      describing the relationship between mL and L
      selecting and justifying referents for mL or L units
      estimating capacity, using referents for mL or L
      measuring and recording capacity (mL or L).

      Achievement Indicators:
      - 5SS4.1 Demonstrate that 1 000 millilitres is equivalent to 1 litre by filling a 1 litre container using a combination of smaller containers.
      - 5SS4.2 Determine the capacity of a given container, using materials that take the shape of the inside of the container, and explain the strategy.
      - 5SS4.3 Relate mL and L in problem solving situations.
      - 5SS4.4 Provide a referent for a litre, and explain the choice.
      - 5SS4.5 Provide a referent for a millilitre, and explain the choice.
      - 5SS4.6 Determine which capacity unit is represented by a given referent.
      - 5SS4.7 Estimate the capacity of a given container, using personal referents.
    • 5.SS.5
      Describe and provide examples of edges and faces of 3-D objects, and sides of 2-D shapes that are:
      parallel
      intersecting
      perpendicular
      vertical
      horizontal.

      Achievement Indicators:
      - 5SS5.1 Identify parallel, intersecting, perpendicular, vertical and horizontal sides on 2-D shapes.
      - 5SS5.2 Identify that perpendicular lines meet to form right angles.
      - 5SS5.3 Describe the sides of a given 2-D shape, using terms such as parallel, intersecting, perpendicular, vertical or horizontal.
      - 5SS5.4 Draw 2-D shapes that have sides that are parallel, intersecting, perpendicular, vertical or horizontal.
      - 5SS5.5 Identify parallel, intersecting, perpendicular, vertical and horizontal edges and faces on 3-D objects.
      - 5SS5.6 Describe the faces and edges of a given 3-D object, using terms such as parallel, intersecting, perpendicular, vertical or horizontal.
      - 5SS5.7 Draw 3-D objects that have edges and faces that are parallel, intersecting, perpendicular, vertical or horizontal.
      - 5SS5.8 Provide examples from the environment that show parallel, intersecting, perpendicular, vertical and horizontal line segments.
      - 5SS5.9 Find examples of edges, faces and sides that are parallel, intersecting, perpendicular, vertical and horizontal in print and electronic media, such as newspapers, magazines and the Internet.
    • 5.SS.6
      Identify and sort quadrilaterals, including:
      rectangles
      squares
      trapezoids
      parallelograms
      rhombi (or rhombuses)
      according to their attributes.

      Achievement Indicators:
      - 5SS6.1 Identify and describe the characteristics of a pre-sorted set of quadrilaterals.
      - 5SS6.2 Sort a given set of quadrilaterals according to the lengths of the sides.
      - 5SS6.3 Sort a given set of quadrilaterals according to whether or not opposite sides are parallel.
      - 5SS6.4 Sort a given set of quadrilaterals, and explain the sorting rule.
    • 5.SS.7
      Perform a single transformation (translation, rotation or reflection) of a 2-D shape, and draw and describe the image.
      Achievement Indicators:
      - 5SS7.1 Translate a given 2-D shape horizontally, vertically or diagonally, and draw and describe the position and orientation of the image.
      - 5SS7.2 Draw a 2-D shape, translate the shape, and record the translation by describing the direction and magnitude of the movement.
      - 5SS7.3 Reflect a given 2-D shape in a line of reflection, and describe the position and orientation of the image.
      - 5SS7.4 Draw a 2-D shape, reflect the shape, and identify the line of reflection and the distance of the image from the line of reflection.
      - 5SS7.5 Rotate a given 2-D shape about a vertex, and describe the direction of rotation (clockwise or counter clockwise) and the fraction of the turn (limited to 1/4. 1/2, 3/4 or full turn).
      - 5SS7.6 Draw a 2-D shape, rotate the shape about a vertex, and describe the direction of the turn (clockwise or counter clockwise), the fraction of the turn (limited to 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 or full turn and point of rotation.
      - 5SS7.7 Predict the result of a single transformation of a 2-D shape, and verify the prediction.
    • 5.SS.8
      Identify and describe a single transformation, including a translation, rotation and reflection of 2-D shapes.
      Achievement Indicators:
      - 5SS8.1 Describe a given translation by identifying the direction and magnitude of the movement.
      - 5SS8.2 Describe a given reflection by identifying the line of reflection and the distance of the image from the line of reflection.
      - 5SS8.3 Describe a given rotation about a vertex by the direction of the turn (clockwise or counter clockwise).
      - 5SS8.4 Provide an example of a translation, a rotation and a reflection.
      - 5SS8.5 Identify a given single transformation as a translation, rotation or reflection.
  • Number
    • 5.N.1
      Represent and describe whole numbers to 1 000 000.
      Achievement Indicators:
      - 5N1.1 Write a given numeral, using proper spacing without commas.
      - 5N1.2 Write a given numeral to 1 000 000 in words.
      - 5N1.3 Describe the pattern of adjacent place positions moving from right to left.
      - 5N1.4 Describe the meaning of each digit in a given numeral.
      - 5N1.5 Express a given numeral in expanded notation.
      - 5N1.6 Write the numeral represented by a given expanded notation.
      - 5N1.7 Provide examples of large numbers used in print or electronic media.
    • 5.N.10
      Compare and order decimals (to thousandths) by using:
      benchmarks
      place value
      equivalent decimals.

      Achievement Indicators:
      - 5N10.1 Order a given set of decimals including only tenths, using place value.
      - 5N10.2 Order a given set of decimals including only hundredths, using place value.
      - 5N10.3 Order a given set of decimals including only thousandths, using place value.
      - 5N10.4 Order a given set of decimals by placing them on a number line (vertical or horizontal) that contains the benchmarks 0.0, 0.5 and 1.0.
      - 5N10.5 Order a given set of decimals including tenths, hundredths and thousandths, using equivalent decimals.
      - 5N10.6 Explain what is the same and what is different about 0.2, 0.20 and 0.200.
    • 5.N.11
      Demonstrate an understanding of addition and subtraction of decimals (limited to thousandths).
      Achievement Indicators:
      - 5N11.1 Predict sums and differences of decimals, using estimation strategies.
      - 5N11.2 Place the decimal point in a sum or difference, using estimation.
      - 5N11.3 Correct errors of decimal point placement in sums and differences without using paper and pencil.
      - 5N11.4 Explain why keeping track of place value positions is important when adding and subtracting decimals.
      - 5N11.5 Create and solve problems that involve addition and subtraction of decimals, limited to thousandths.
      - 5N11.6 Correct errors of decimal point placements in sums and difference without using pencil and paper
    • 5.N.2
      Use estimation strategies, including:
      front-end estimation
      compensation
      compatible numbers
      rounding
      in problem-solving contexts.

      Achievement Indicators:
      - 5N2.1 Round decimals to the nearest whole number, nearest tenth or nearest hundredth.
      - 5N2.2 Determine the approximate solution to a given problem not requiring an exact answer.
      - 5N2.3 Estimate a sum or product, using compatible numbers.
      - 5N2.4 Apply front-end rounding to estimate:
      sums
      differences
      products
      quotients
      - 5N2.5 Estimate the solution to a given problem, using compensation, and explain the reason for compensation.
      - 5N2.6 Select and use an estimation strategy for a given problem.
      - 5N2.7 Provide a context for when estimation is used to:
      make predictions
      check the reasonableness of an answer
      determine approximate answers.
      - 5N2.8 Describe contexts in which overestimating is important.
    • 5.N.3
      Apply mental mathematics strategies and number properties, such as:
      skip counting from a known fact
      using doubling or halving
      using patterns in the 9s facts
      using repeated doubling or halving
      in order to understand, apply and recall basic multiplication facts to 9 x 9 and related division facts.

      Achievement Indicators:
      - 5N3.1 Describe the mental mathematics strategy used to determine a given basic fact, such as:
      skip count up by one or two groups from a known fact
      skip down down by one or two groups from a known fact
      doubling
      patterns when multiplying by 9
      repeated doubling
      repeated halving
      - 5N3.2 Explain why multiplying by zero produces a product of zero.
      - 5N3.3 Demonstrate recall of multiplication facts to 9 × 9 and related division facts.
      - 5N3.4 Explain why division by zero is not possible or is undefined.
    • 5.N.4
      Apply mental mathematics strategies for multiplication, such as:
      annexing (adding) zero
      halving and doubling
      using the distributive property.

      Achievement Indicators:
      - 5N4.1 Determine the products when one factor is a multiple of 10, 100 or 1 000 by annexing (adding) zeros.
      - 5N4.2 Apply halving and doubling when determining a given product
      - 5N4.3 Apply the distributive property to determine a given product involving multiplying factors that are close to multiples of 10.
    • 5.N.5
      Demonstrate, with and without concrete materials, an understanding of multiplication (two-digit by two-digit) to solve problems.
      Achievement Indicators:
      - 5N5.1 Model the steps for multiplying two-digit factors, using an array and base ten blocks, and record the process symbolically.
      - 5N5.2 Describe a solution procedure for determining the product of two given two-digit factors, using a pictorial representation such as an area model.
      - 5N5.3 Solve a given multiplication problem in context, using personal strategies, and record the process.
      - 5N5.4 Illustrate partial products in expanded notation for both factors.
      - 5N5.5 Represent both two-digit factors in expanded notation to illustrate the distributive property.
      - 5N5.6 Refine personal strategies to increase their efficiency.
      - 5N5.7 Create and solve a multiplication problem, and record the process.
    • 5.N.6
      Demonstrate, with and without concrete materials, an understanding of division (three-digit by one-digit), and interpret remainders to solve problems.
      Achievement Indicators:
      - 5N6.1 Students investigate a variety of stategies and become proficient in at least one appropriate and efficient strategy that they understand.
      - 5N6.2 Model the division process as equal sharing, using base ten blocks, and record it symbolically.
      - 5N6.3 Explain that the interpretation of a remainder depends on the context:
      ignore the remainder
      round up the quotient
      express remainders as fractions
      express remainders as decimals
      - 5N6.4 Solve a given division problem in context, using personal strategies, and record the process.
      - 5N6.5 Refine personal strategies to increase their efficiency.
      - 5N6.6 Create and solve a division problem, and record the process.
    • 5.N.7
      Demonstrate an understanding of fractions by using concrete, pictorial and symbolic representations to:
      create sets of equivalent fractions
      compare fractions with like and unlike denominators.

      Achievement Indicators:
      - 5N7.1 Create a set of equivalent fractions; and explain, using concrete materials, why there are many equivalent fractions for any given fraction.
      - 5N7.2 Model and explain that equivalent fractions represent the same quantity.
      - 5N7.3 Determine if two given fractions are equivalent, using concrete materials or pictorial representations.
      - 5N7.4 Identify equivalent fractions for a given fraction.
      - 5N7.5 Formulate and verify a rule for developing a set of equivalent fractions.
      - 5N7.6 Compare two given fractions with unlike denominators by creating equivalent fractions.
      - 5N7.7 Position a given set of fractions with like and unlike denominators on a number line (horizontal or vertical), and explain strategies used to determine the order.
    • 5.N.8
      Describe and represent decimals (tenths, hundredths, thousandths) concretely, pictorially and symbolically.
      Achievement Indicators:
      - 5N8.1 Express orally and in written form the decimal for a given symbolic, concrete or pictorial representation of part of a set, part of a region or part of a unit of measure.
      - 5N8.2 Describe the value of each digit in a given decimal.
      - 5N8.3 Represent a given decimal, using concrete materials, pictorial representation, or a grid.
      - 5N8.4 Express a given tenth as an equivalent hundredth and thousandth.
      - 5N8.5 Express a given hundredth as an equivalent thousandth.
      - 5N8.6 Represent an equivalent tenth, hundredth or thousandth for a given decimal, using a grid.
    • 5.N.9
      Relate decimals to fractions and fractions to decimals (to thousandths).
      Achievement Indicators:
      - 5N9.1 Express orally and in written form, a given decimal as a fraction with a denominator of 10, 100 or 1 000.
      - 5N9.2 Express orally and in written form, a given fraction with a denominator of 10, 100 or 1 000 as a decimal.
      - 5N9.3 Express a given pictorial or concrete representation as a fraction or decimal.
  • Statistics & Probability
    • 5.SP.1
      Differentiate between firsthand
      and second-hand data.
      Achievement Indicators:
      - 5SP1.1 Explain the difference between first-hand and secondhand data.
      - 5SP1.2 Formulate a question that can best be answered using first-hand data, and explain why.
      - 5SP1.3 Formulate a question that can best be answered using second-hand data, and explain why.
      - 5SP1.4 Find examples of second-hand data in print and electronic media, such as newspapers, magazines and the Internet.
    • 5.SP.2
      Construct and interpret double bar graphs to draw conclusions.
      Achievement Indicators:
      - 5SP2.1 Determine the attributes (title, axes, intervals and legend) of double bar graphs by comparing a given set of double bar graphs.
      - 5SP2.2 Draw conclusions from a given double bar graph to answer questions.
      - 5SP2.3 Provide examples of double bar graphs used in a variety of print and electronic media, such as newspapers, magazines and the Internet.
      - 5SP2.4 Represent a given set of data by creating a double bar graph, label the title and axes, and create a legend without the use of technology.
      - 5SP2.5 Solve a given problem by constructing and interpreting a double bar graph.
    • 5.SP.3
      Describe the likelihood of a single outcome occurring, using words such as:
      impossible
      possible
      certain.

      Achievement Indicators:
      - 5SP3.1 Provide examples of events, from personal contexts, that are impossible, possible or certain.
      - 5SP3.2 Classify the likelihood of a single outcome occurring in a probability experiment as impossible, possible or certain.
      - 5SP3.3 Design and conduct a probability experiment in which the likelihood of a single outcome occurring is impossible, possible or certain.
      - 5SP3.4 Conduct a given probability experiment a number of times, record the outcomes, and explain the results.
    • 5.SP.4
      Compare the likelihood of two possible outcomes occurring, using words such as:
      less likely
      equally likely
      more likely.

      Achievement Indicators:
      - 5SP4.1 Identify outcomes from a given probability experiment that are less likely, equally likely or more likely to occur than other outcomes.
      - 5SP4.2 Design and conduct a probability experiment in which one outcome is less likely to occur than the other outcome.
      - 5SP4.3 Design and conduct a probability experiment in which one outcome is equally likely to occur as the other outcome.
      - 5SP4.4 Design and conduct a probability experiment in which one outcome is more likely to occur than the other outcome.