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Place Value 5th Grade Math Enrichment Activities

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Dividing Multi-digit Numbers Worksheet

Multiplying Multi-digit Numbers Worksheet

Input/Output Tables Worksheet

x and y Axis Worksheet

OST Practice Test 5th Grade

Reasoning Questions for 5th Grade

Themed Math Problems: Spring Term (Apr – Jun), 5th Grade

ACT Aspire Practice Test 5th Grade

Shape Patterns Worksheet

Sequences Worksheet

Less Than Sign Worksheet

Word Problems Grades 3 to 5 Multiplication

Numerator and Denominator Worksheet

3rd to 6th grade STAAR tests

NY State 3rd to 6th Grade Math Tests

Math Intervention Pack Fractions

Math Intervention Pack Operations and Algebraic Thinking

Themed Math Problems: Winter Term (Jan – Mar), 4th and 5th Grade

Math Intervention Pack Number and Operations in Base 10

Adding and Subtracting Decimals Worksheets

Subtracting Decimals Worksheets

Adding Decimals Worksheets

Multiplying and Dividing Decimals Worksheets

Multiplying Decimals Worksheet

Decimal Number Lines Worksheets

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Themed Math Problems: Winter Term (Jan – Mar), 5th Grade

Themed Math Problems: Fall Term (Sep – Dec), 5th Grade

Comparing Decimals Worksheet

Types of Fractions Worksheet

Decimal Places Worksheet

Decimal Place Value Worksheet

Fractions of Numbers Worksheet

Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions Worksheet

Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers Worksheet

Comparing Fractions Worksheet

Ordering Fractions Worksheet

Multiplication and Division Sentence Stems

Multiplication and Division Check for Understanding

Fractions, Decimals, Percentages and Ratio Sentence Stems

Addition and Subtraction Sentence Stems

Place Value and Rounding Sentence Stems

Word Problems Grade 5 Division

Word Problems Grade 5 Multiplication

NY State 5th Grade Math Test

Thanksgiving Math Activities

3D Shape Check for Understanding

Word Problems Grade 5 Number and Base 10

Word Problems Grade 5 Addition and Subtraction

Word Problems Grade 5 Fractions and Decimals

Strip Diagram Questions

Quadrilateral Check for Understanding

Units of Measurement Check for Understanding

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3rd to 6th Grade Math Tests

5th Grade Math Test

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Word Problems Grade 5 Place Value and Rounding

2D Shapes Math Posters Grade 4 and 5 (Spanish versions)

2D Shapes Math Posters Grade 4 and 5

Back to School Math Quiz Grade 5

Grade 5 Operations and Algebraic Thinking Exit Tickets

Grade 5 Number and Operations — Fractions Exit Tickets

Grade 5 Geometry Exit Tickets

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Grade 5 Number and Operations in Base Ten Exit Tickets

5th Grade STAAR Test

Math Memory Cards Fractions, Decimals and Percents

Math Memory Cards 2D Shapes

Numbers to 20 Math Memory Cards

Place Value Chart Interactive

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Multiplication Chart 1-12

Hundreds Chart

Place Value Chart Printable

Decimal Place Value Chart Printable

5th Grade End of Year Math Assessments

Exponents Check for Understanding Quiz

Triangles Check for Understanding Quiz

Arithmetic Check for Understanding Quiz

Number Patterns Check for Understanding Quiz

Types of Graphs Check for Understanding Quiz

Inequalities Check for Understanding Quiz

Properties of Equality Check for Understanding Quiz

Summer Math Activities Grades 1 to 5 Pack

Summer Math Activities Grade 4 to 5

Fraction Operations Check for Understanding Quiz

Rounding Numbers Check for Understanding

Converting Fractions, Decimals and Percents Check for Understanding

Decimals Check for Understanding Quiz

Factors and Multiples Check for Understanding Quiz

Fractions Check for Understanding Quiz

4th Grade and 5th Grade End of Year Math Assessments

Ultimate Math Vocabulary Lists

Christmas Math Quiz

BIDMAS/BODMAS/PEMDAS Worksheet

Prime Numbers Worksheets

Teaching Long Division Worksheets

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Number Sense

Decimals on the Place Value Chart Game

Use your skills to practice decimals on the place value chart.

Identify the Digit at a Place Game

Enjoy the marvel of math-multiverse by exploring how to identify the digit at a certain place.

Multiple Choice Questions on Number Sense Worksheet

Reveal the secrets of math wizardry by practicing multiple choice questions on number sense.

Rename the Given Numbers Worksheet

This downloadable worksheet is designed to practice renaming the given numbers.

Multiplication

Complete the Multiplication of Two 2-Digit Numbers Game

Help your child take flight by learning how to complete the multiplication of two 2-digit numbers.

Multiply Two 2-Digit Numbers using Place Value Game

Shine bright in the math world by learning how to multiply two 2-digit numbers using place values.

Fill in the blanks using the Area Model Worksheet

Assess your math skills by filling in the blanks using the area model in this worksheet.

Fill in the Area Model Worksheet

Learn multiplication at the speed of lightning by practicing to fill in the area model.

• Complete the Division Game

Help your child take flight by learning how to complete the division.

Determine the Quotient Game

Practice the superpower of division by learning to determine the quotient.

Divide 2-Digit Numbers by 1-Digit Numbers without Remainder: Horizontal Division Worksheet

Dive into this fun worksheet by dividing 2-digit numbers by 1-digit numbers without remainder.

Divide 3-Digit Numbers by 1-Digit Numbers without Remainder: Horizontal Division Worksheet

Make math practice a joyride by dividing 3-digit numbers by 1-digit numbers without remainder.

Estimate the Sum using Number Line Game

Enjoy the marvel of mathematics by exploring how to estimate the sum using a number line.

Estimate the Sum of Two Fractions Game

Have your own math-themed party by learning how to estimate the sum of two fractions.

Estimate the Sum Using Models Worksheet

Put your skills to the test by practicing to estimate the sum using models.

Estimating the Sum Using Models Worksheet

Combine math learning with adventure by estimating the sum using models.

Identify the Place Game

Take a look at how to identify the place with this place value game.

Decimals (Up To Thousandths) on Place Value Chart Game

Help your child practice decimals (up to thousandths) on the place value chart through this game.

Decimal Fractions to Decimal Numbers Worksheet

Assess your math skills by converting decimal fractions into decimal numbers in this worksheet.

Add Decimal Fractions to Write Decimal Number Worksheet

Dive into this worksheet by practicing to add decimal fractions to write decimal numbers.

Identify Attributes of 2D Shapes Game

Sharpen your geometry skills by identifying attributes of 2D shapes.

Identify Common Attributes in Different Shapes Game

Help kids practice geometry as they learn to identify common attributes in different shapes.

Identify Regular and Irregular Polygon Worksheet

Boost your geometry skills with this engaging worksheet on identifying different polygons.

Identify Squares and Triangles Worksheet

Enhance your child's polygon identification skills with this engaging worksheet on squares and triangles.

Fill in the Correct Number Using Additive Patterns Game

Fill in the correct number using additive patterns.

Fill in the Correct Number Using Subtractive Patterns Game

Children must fill in the correct number using subtractive patterns.

Identify the Rule of the Given Number Pattern Worksheet

Reinforce math concepts by practicing to identify the rule of the given number pattern.

Find the Missing Numbers in the Repeating Pattern Worksheet

Boost your pattern recognition skills with this worksheet on extending number sequences.

Word Problems

Solve Scenarios with 'Difference Unknown' Game

Shine bright in the math world by learning how to solve scenarios with 'Difference Unknown'.

Solve Subtraction Word Problems Game

Enjoy the marvel of mathematics by exploring how to solve subtraction word problems.

Word Problems on Subtracting Decimals Worksheet

Solidify your math skills by practicing word problems on subtracting decimals.

Subtract Decimal Numbers with 1 Decimal Place: Summer Word Problems Worksheet

Summer-themed worksheet focused on solving word problems involving subtraction of 1-decimal place numbers.

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Find the Product using Area Models Game

Have your own math-themed party by learning to find the product using area models.

Multiply One-Digit Numbers by Multiples of 10 Worksheet

Help your child revise multiplication by solving to multiply one-digit numbers by multiples of 10.

Divide using a Related Fact Game

Shine bright in the math world by learning how to divide using a related fact.

Add Fractions using Models Game

Have your own math-themed party by learning how to add fractions using models.

Write the Division Expression Worksheet

Pack your math practice time with fun by writing the division expression.

Create Equivalent Fractions using Area Model Worksheet

Combine math learning with adventure by creating equivalent fractions using area models.

Identify the Place Value and Complete the Chart Game

Use your math skills to identify the place value and complete the chart.

Identify the Decimal Fractions Worksheet

Learn fractions at the speed of lightning by practicing to identify decimal fractions.

Identifying Parallel Sides in Shapes Worksheet

Improve your understanding of parallel lines with this worksheet on identifying parallel sides in shapes.

Solve Word Problems with Add to Scenarios Game

Shine bright in the math world by learning how to solve word problems with "Add to" scenarios.

Add or Subtract Decimal Numbers with 1 Decimal Place: Summer Word Problems Worksheet

Summer-themed worksheet for students to practice adding and subtracting decimals with 1 decimal place.

Multiply using Place Value Game

Have your own math-themed party by learning how to multiply using place values.

Write the Place Value of Underlined Digits Worksheet

Dive into this fun-filled printable worksheet by writing the place value of underlined digits.

Repeated Addition and Multiplication Sentence Worksheet

Practice repeated addition and multiplication sentences in this fun-filled worksheet.

Complete the the Division Patterns Game

Practice the superpower of division by learning how to complete the division patterns.

Complete the Fraction Addition Game

Use your fraction skills to complete the fraction addition.

Write the Division Expression for the given Model Worksheet

Combine math learning with adventure by writing the division expression for the given model.

Create Equivalent Fractions by Decomposing Worksheet

Solidify your math skills by practicing to create equivalent fractions by decomposing.

Choose the Correct Number Placed at Tenths or Hundredths Game

Use your decimal skills to choose the correct number placed at tenths or hundredths.

Represent Decimals Worksheet

This downloadable worksheet is designed to practice representing decimals.

Sorting Shapes with Parallel Sides Worksheet

An engaging worksheet designed to help students identify and categorize shapes based on parallel sides.

Solve Word Problems with Put Together Scenarios Game

Ask your little one to solve word problems with "Put Together" scenarios.

Generating Number Patterns Worksheet

Dive into this fun-filled printable worksheet by generating number patterns.

Add or Subtract Decimal Numbers with 2 Decimal Place: Summer Word Problems Worksheet

Summertime-themed worksheet for solving addition and subtraction problems with 2 decimal places.

Multiply to Find the Product Game

Use your math skills to multiply to find the product.

Write the Expanded Form and Number Names Worksheet

Reveal the secrets of math wizardry by practicing to write the expanded form and number names.

Work with Multiplication Sentences Worksheet

Help your child revise multiplication by solving multiplication sentences.

Divide Multiples of 10 by 1-Digit Numbers Game

Ask your little one to divide multiples of 10 by 1-digit numbers to play this game.

Add Unlike Fractions Game

Have your own math-themed party by learning how to add unlike fractions.

Create Equal Groups and Write Division Expressions Worksheet

Combine math learning with adventure by creating equal groups and writing division expressions.

• Create Equivalent Fractions using Multiplication Worksheet

Combine math learning with adventure by creating equivalent fractions using multiplication.

Choose the Place Value of the Mentioned Decimal Number Game

Ask your little one to choose the place value of the mentioned decimal number to play this game.

Identify Polygons and Quadrilaterals Game

Help your child take flight by learning how to identify polygons and quadrilaterals.

Represent Decimal Fractions as Decimal Number Worksheet

Combine math learning with adventure by representing decimal fractions as decimal numbers.

Classifying Angles by Their Measurements Worksheet

This worksheet involves identifying and categorizing angles based on their degree measurements.

Fill in the Correct Number Using Multiplicative Patterns Game

Fill in the correct number using multiplicative patterns to make learning fun.

Identify Expressions and Equations Worksheet

Combine math learning with adventure by solving to identify expressions and equations.

Add or Subtract Decimal Numbers with upto 2 Decimal Place: Summer Word Problems Worksheet

Summer-themed worksheet to boost skills in adding and subtracting decimal numbers up to 2 decimal place.

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• Math Lesson Plan — Numerical Expressions Mastery

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Poland’s kids rejoice over new rules against homework. Teachers and parents aren’t so sure

Ola Kozak, 11, sits at the table where she used to do her homework at the family home in Warsaw, Poland, Friday April 5, 2024. Ola is happy that Poland’s government has ordered strict limits on the amount of homework that teachers can impose on the lower grades, starting in April. Julian enjoyed doing his homework. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)

Arkadiusz Korporowicz teaches history to 5th grade children at Primary School number 223 in Warsaw, Poland, Wednesday April 3, 2024. Poland’s government has ordered strict limits on the amount of homework that teachers can impose on the lower grades, starting in April. in Warsaw, Poland, Wednesday April 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)

Pawel Kozak and his wife Magda Kozak, parents of three, stand at their home in Warsaw, Poland, Friday, April 5, 2024. They have different opinions on the decision by Poland’s government that ordered strict limits on the amount of homework that teachers can impose on the lower grades, starting in April. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)

Children enter a classroom at the Primary School number 223 in Warsaw, Poland, Wednesday April 3, 2024. Poland’s government has ordered strict limits on the amount of homework that teachers can impose on the lower grades, starting in April. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)

Julian Kozak, 9, sits at the table where he used to do his homework at the family home in Warsaw, Poland, on Friday April 5, 2024. Julian is not very happy that Poland’s government has ordered strict limits on the amount of homework that teachers can impose on the lower grades, starting in April. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)

Ola Kozak, 11, right, and her younger brother Julian Kozak, 9, sit at the table where they used to do their homework at the family home in Warsaw, Poland, Friday April 5, 2024. Ola is happy that Poland’s government has ordered strict limits on the amount of homework that teachers can impose on the lower grades, starting in April. Julian enjoyed doing his homework. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)

Poland’s Education Minister Barbara Nowacka announces restrictions on the amount of homework for primary school children, at school number 223 in Warsaw, Poland, Wednesday April 3, 2024. Opinions are divided on what results can be expected from the strict limits on the amount of homework that teachers can impose on the lower grades, starting in April. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)

Pawel Kozak, father of three, speaks at his home in Warsaw, Poland, Friday, April 5, 2024. Pawel and her wife Magda have different opinions on the decision by Poland’s government that ordered strict limits on the amount of homework that teachers can impose on the lower grades, starting in April. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)

Magda Kozak, mother of three, stands at her home in Warsaw, Poland, Friday, April 5, 2024. Magda and her husband Pawel have different opinions on the decision by Poland’s government that ordered strict limits on the amount of homework that teachers can impose on the lower grades, starting in April. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)

Julian Kozak, 9, sits at the table where he used to do his homework at the family home in Warsaw, Poland, Friday, April 5, 2024. Julian is not very happy that Poland’s government has ordered strict limits on the amount of homework that teachers can impose on the lower grades, starting in April. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)

Magda Kozak, right, spends time with her son Julian, 9, at their home in Warsaw, Poland, Friday, April 5, 2024. Neither of them is happy that starting in April, Poland’s government has ordered strict limits on the amount of homework that teachers can impose on the lower grades. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)

Children walk in the corridor of Primary School number 223 in Warsaw, Poland, Wednesday April 3, 2024. Poland’s government has ordered strict limits on the amount of homework that teachers can impose on the lower grades, starting in April. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)

Children with flowers wait for the arrival of Education Minister Barbara Nowacka at Primary School number 223 in Warsaw, Poland, Wednesday April 3, 2024. Poland’s government has ordered strict limits on the amount of homework that teachers can impose on the lower grades, starting in April. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)

Julian Kozak, 9, plays with his cat at their home in Warsaw, Poland, Friday, April 5, 2024. Starting in April, Poland’s government has ordered strict limits on the amount of homework that teachers can impose on the lower grades. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)

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WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Ola Kozak is celebrating. The 11-year-old, who loves music and drawing, expects to have more free time for her hobbies after Poland’s government ordered strict limits on the amount of homework in the lower grades.

“I am happy,” said the fifth grader, who lives in a Warsaw suburb with her parents and younger siblings. The lilac-colored walls in her bedroom are covered in her art, and on her desk she keeps a framed picture she drew of Kurt Cobain.

“Most people in my class in the morning would copy the work off someone who had done the homework or would copy it from the internet. So it didn’t make sense,” she said.

The government of Prime Minister Donald Tusk enacted the ban against required homework this month amid a broad discussion about the need to modernize Poland’s education system, which critics say puts too much emphasis on rote learning and homework, and not enough on critical thinking and creativity.

Under the decree, teachers are no longer to give required homework to kids in the first to third grades. In grades four to eight, homework is now optional and doesn’t count towards a grade.

Not everyone likes the change – and even Ola’s parents are divided.

“If there is something that will make students enjoy school more, then it will probably be good both for the students and for the school,” said her father, Pawel Kozak.

His wife, Magda Kozak, was skeptical. “I am not pleased, because (homework) is a way to consolidate what was learned,” she said. “It helps stay on top of what the child has really learned and what’s going on at school.”

(Ola’s brother Julian, a third grader, says he sees both sides.)

Debates over the proper amount of homework are common around the globe. While some studies have shown little benefit to homework for young learners, other experts say it can help them learn how to develop study habits and academic concepts.

Poland’s educational system has undergone a number of controversial overhauls. Almost every new government has tried to make changes — something many teachers and parents say has left them confused and discouraged. For example, after communism was thrown off, middle schools were introduced. Then under the last government, the previous system was brought back. More controversy came in recent years when ultra-conservative views were pushed in new textbooks.

For years, teachers have been fleeing the system due to low wages and political pressure. The current government is trying to increase teacher salaries and has promised other changes that teachers approve of.

But Sławomir Broniarz, the head of the Polish Teachers’ Union, said that while he recognized the need to ease burdens on students, the new homework rules are another case of change imposed from above without adequate consultation with educators.

“In general, the teachers think that this happened too quickly, too hastily,” he said.

He argued that removing homework could widen the educational gaps between kids who have strong support at home and those from poorer families with less support and lower expectations. Instead, he urged wider changes to the entire curriculum.

The homework rules gained impetus in the runup to parliamentary elections last year, when a 14-year-old boy, Maciek Matuszewski, stood up at a campaign rally and told Tusk before a national audience that children “had no time to rest.” The boy said their rights were being violated with so much homework on weekends and so many tests on Mondays.

Tusk has since featured Matuszewski in social media videos and made him the face of the sudden change.

Education Minister Barbara Nowacka said she was prompted by research on children’s mental health. Of the various stresses children face, she said, “the one that could be removed fastest was the burden of homework.”

Pasi Sahlberg, a prominent Finnish educator and author, said the value of homework depends on what it is and how it is linked to overall learning. The need for homework can be “very individual and contextual.”

“We need to trust our teachers to decide what is good for each child,” Sahlberg said.

In South Korea, homework limits were set for elementary schools in 2017 amid concerns that kids were under too much pressure. However, teenagers in the education-obsessed country often cram long into the night and get tutoring to meet the requirements of demanding school and university admission tests.

In the U.S., teachers and parents decide for themselves how much homework to assign. Some elementary schools have done away with homework entirely to give children more time to play, participate in activities and spend time with families.

A guideline circulated by teachers unions in the U.S. recommends about 10 minutes of homework per grade. So, 10 minutes in first grade, 20 minutes in second grade and so on.

The COVID-19 pandemic and a crisis around youth mental health have complicated debates around homework. In the U.S., extended school closures in some places were accompanied by steep losses in learning , which were often addressed with tutoring and other interventions paid for with federal pandemic relief money. At the same time, increased attention to student wellbeing led some teachers to consider alternate approaches including reduced or optional homework.

It’s important for children to learn that mastering something “usually requires practice, a lot of practice,” said Sahlberg, in Finland. If reducing homework leads kids and parents to think school expectations for excellence will be lowered, “things will go wrong.”

AP writers Jan M. Olsen in Copenhagen, Denmark, Michael Melia in Hartford, Connecticut, and Hyung-jin Kim in Seoul, South Korea, contributed.