Grade by Grade
British Columbia · Grade 5

Mathematics

Numbers and equivalent fractions; computational fluency extends to multi-digit numbers

Outline

Lessons for this subject are being written.

Below is how the official curriculum organizes it. Each strand will get full lessons like the ones in Grade 1 Mathematics.

Curriculum strands

1Number

Number concepts to 1 000 000; decimals to thousandths; equivalent fractions; benchmarks

2Computational fluency

Addition and subtraction to 1 000 000 and decimals to thousandths; multiplication and division to three digits, with remainders

3Patterning

Rules for increasing and decreasing patterns using words, numbers, symbols and variables; one-step equations with variables

4Geometry and measurement

Area of squares and rectangles; area vs. perimeter; duration; prisms and pyramids; single transformations

5Data and probability

Double bar graphs; probability experiments with single events

6Financial literacy

Monetary calculations, making change to 1000 dollars; simple financial plans