Common Core: 5th Grade Math

Explore the foundational concepts of mathematics through engaging activities and problem-solving strategies designed for 5th graders.

Place Value and DecimalsAdding and Subtracting FractionsMultiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers
Operations with DecimalsVolume and MeasurementGraphing and Data Analysis
Budgeting with DecimalsMeasuring and Comparing VolumesCreating and Interpreting Graphs
Drawing Visual ModelsEstimating to Check Answers
Place Value and Deci...Adding and Subtracti...Multiplying and Divi...Operations with Deci...Volume and Measureme...Graphing and Data An...Budgeting with Decim...Measuring and Compar...Creating and Interpr...Drawing Visual Model...Estimating to Check ...
Practical Applications

Budgeting with Decimals

Managing Money

Knowing how to add and subtract decimals lets you budget your allowance or plan for a purchase.

Keeping Track

Write down what you earn and spend, then use decimals to keep precise totals.

  • If you get $10.00 and buy a toy for $3.75, you have \( 10.00 - 3.75 = $6.25 \) left.

Why It's Useful

Budgeting helps you save for something special and avoid running out of money!

Real-World Examples

  • Saving up birthday money to buy a new game.
  • Planning how to spend $20 on snacks, tickets, and toys at a fair.

Examples

  • Adding $5.50 and $2.75 to find you have $8.25 saved.

  • Subtracting $4.60 for snacks from $10.00 to see you have $5.40 left.

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Measuring and Comparing Volumes