MATH IN THE FIFTH GRADE: A typical day in the fifth grade includes several math opportunities! MORNING WORK: Each day the children have morning work to complete. On most days, morning work is related to math. Morning work includes the following... -computation -previewing homework -practicing problems relating to the curriculum we are covering or other strands in the curriculum -problem solving -logical thinking opportunities MAD MINUTES: -reinforces basic math facts in all operations -builds accuracy and automaticity MATH LESSON: -60 minutes or longer -focuses on math strands related to fifth grade learning expectations -supplemented as needed MATH HOMEWORK: -computation almost everyday! -review and practice skills learned in class -extension available almost everyday! MATH CENTER: -includes a collection of games, puzzles, and worksheets that involve math thinking -available to students during snack, indoor recess, and some math lessons EXTENSION PACKETS: -given to students who wish to do even more math MATH LEAGUE: -a 5th and 6th grade math team -begins in late fall -for students who wish to attend practice sessions on a consistent basis and participate in 5 math meets