Grade 5 Math — Full Program Description
The Grade 5 Math program at Big Brain Math Academy is a comprehensive, full-year course designed to strengthen foundational skills while preparing students for more advanced mathematical thinking.
This course is specifically designed for homeschool students and provides the structure, consistency, and expert instruction needed to ensure continued success in math.
📘 What Students Will Learn
Throughout the year, students will develop mastery in the following key areas:
Number Sense & Place Value
Students will deepen their understanding of numbers by learning to:
- work with whole numbers and decimals to the thousandths place
- understand place value relationships
- compare, order, and round decimals
- estimate and evaluate numerical expressions
Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication & Division
Students will build fluency and accuracy with all four operations, including:
- multi-digit multiplication (including 2-digit by 2-digit)
- long division with multi-digit divisors
- applying the order of operations
- solving multi-step real-world problems
Fractions
A major focus of Grade 5 math is working with fractions. Students will learn to:
- add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators
- multiply fractions and mixed numbers
- understand fraction relationships and equivalence
- solve real-world fraction problems
Decimals
Students will expand their understanding of decimals by learning to:
- add, subtract, and multiply decimals
- understand place value to the thousandths
- connect decimals to fractions
- solve real-world problems involving decimals
Measurement
Students will explore more advanced measurement concepts, including:
- converting measurement units within a system
- understanding volume and solving volume problems
- applying measurement concepts to real-world situations
Geometry
Students will build on their geometry knowledge by learning:
- how to classify two-dimensional shapes
- how to understand and measure angles
- how to solve geometry-related problems
- how to apply geometric reasoning in real-world contexts
Data Analysis
Students will develop skills in interpreting and analyzing data, including:
- reading and interpreting graphs and charts
- understanding patterns in data
- solving real-world data problems
🔄 Instructional Approach
This program uses a flipped classroom model to maximize learning.
Before Class
Students watch a short, custom lesson video (5–8 minutes) to learn the concept at their own pace.
During Class
Live sessions focus on:
- guided practice
- problem solving
- answering questions
- correcting mistakes
This approach allows students to actively engage with math while receiving immediate support and feedback.
🗓 Schedule & Structure
- Classes meet 3 times per week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday)
- Each class is 50 minutes
- The program runs from August through May
- Includes breaks for:
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas / Winter Break
- Spring Break
📝 Practice & Assessment
Students will complete:
- regular homework assignments
- multi-step word problems
- periodic quizzes and reviews
- practice aligned with standardized assessments such as the Iowa Assessments
🎯 Program Goals
By the end of the course, students will:
- demonstrate strong understanding of Grade 5 math concepts
- improve accuracy and fluency with all four operations
- confidently solve multi-step word problems
- build readiness for middle school math
- develop independence and confidence in their abilities
👨🏫 Who This Course Is For
This course is ideal for homeschool students who:
- need structured math instruction
- benefit from clear, step-by-step explanations
- want consistent practice and accountability
- are preparing for standardized assessments
- need support or want to strengthen their math skills
💡 Final Note
Grade 5 is a critical transition year in mathematics. This program ensures students move beyond basic skills and begin to think more deeply about math, setting them up for long-term success in middle school and beyond.