Fifth Grade Program

Students in the fifth grade—last grade before middle school—spend their time preparing for the curricula they will review in grades 6–8. Throughout this academic year, fifth graders:

• build their vocabulary by reading more demanding books and learning new words.

• understand and use figurative language.

• explain and summarize texts while also sharing their own interpretations using evidence.

• study the use of decimals to the hundredth place.

• incorporate advanced fractions, geometry, measurements and exponents.

• study world geography, western cultures, early western societies.

• learn more about earth science.

• review positive health and nutrition practices.

• are expected to take NY State Math/ELA exams (Grades 3 - 5)
• are expected to take NY State Science Assessment (only grade 5)