5th Grade learning paths

Every skill as a short sequence of worksheets, from first steps to a stretch challenge.

Work down each list in order. Each step builds on the one before, and the stars show how hard a sheet is (1 to 5).

Math

Expressions and patterns 3 sheets

  1. Order of Operations Step 1 · ★★★ · FreeI can evaluate expressions using the order of operations.
  2. Numerical Patterns Step 2 · ★★★★I can generate and compare two numerical patterns.
  3. Multi-Step Word Problems Step 3 · ★★★★I can solve multi-step problems with whole numbers, decimals and fractions.

Literacy / ELA

Writing 4 sheets

  1. Research Skills Step 1 · ★★★ · FreeI can plan research and judge whether a source is reliable.
  2. Argumentative Writing Step 2 · ★★★★I can write an argument with a claim, evidence and a counterclaim.
  3. Informative Writing: Organize and Explain Step 3 · ★★★★I can organize a report using the right text structure.
  4. Narrative Writing: Dialogue and Description Step 4 · ★★★★I can use dialogue and sensory description to show what characters feel and to bring a story scene to life.

Grammar and conventions 3 sheets

  1. Perfect Verb Tenses Step 1 · ★★★ · FreeI can use the perfect verb tenses.
  2. Conjunctions Step 2 · ★★★I can use coordinating, subordinating and correlative conjunctions.
  3. Spelling and Confusing Words Step 3 · ★★★★I can choose between commonly confused words.

Science

Physical science 2 sheets

  1. Matter and Its Properties Step 1 · ★★★ · FreeI can identify materials by their properties.
  2. Mixtures and Solutions Step 2 · ★★★★I can classify mixtures and solutions and choose how to separate them.

Inquiry units 2 sheets

  1. Investigating Sleep Step 1 · ★★★★ · FreeI can use data to find out how sleep affects wellbeing.
  2. Protecting the Sundarbans Step 2 · ★★★★I can explain threats to the Sundarbans and plan a responsible action.

Engineering design 1 sheet

  1. Engineering Design: A Water Filter Step 1 · ★★★★ · FreeI can define a design problem with criteria and constraints, compare designs using test data and suggest improvements.

Social Studies

Civics 2 sheets

  1. Government and Civics Step 1 · ★★★ · FreeI can explain the three branches of government and citizens' rights.
  2. Children's Rights and Responsibilities Step 2 · ★★★I can explain some rights every child has under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and the responsibilities that go with them.

Geography 2 sheets

  1. Latitude and Longitude Step 1 · ★★★ · FreeI can use latitude and longitude to find places.
  2. World Geography Step 2 · ★★★I can locate major rivers, landforms, continents and oceans.

Inquiry units 1 sheet

  1. Who Grows Our Tea? Step 1 · ★★★★ · FreeI can find out how a product travels along a supply chain.

Economics 1 sheet

  1. Trade: Imports and Exports Step 1 · ★★★ · FreeI can explain imports and exports, why countries trade, and how trade connects Bangladesh with the world.

Classroom Management