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How to Find 5th Grade Math Problems

Finding math problems to help your fifth grader along doesn't have to be an onerous task. Most states put their competencies online so that you can see what fifth graders are expected to accomplish. However, those are often written in educational jargon that isn't easy to understand. Thankfully, other sources of math problems exist--in stores, online and at your child's school. Even if you are home schooling, your local public school can be a curriculum resource.

Things You'll Need

  • Math books
  • Math workbooks
  • Math games such as cards, dominos, and dice games
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Instructions

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      Asking your child's teacher for math problems helps you establish a parent-teacher partnership.

      Talk to your child's teacher. Most teachers are willing to share what their curriculum is for the year. Ask them whether they have any spare worksheets or what they use as sources for homework problems.

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      Find your state's competencies online. Search for "fifth grade math competencies" (without the quotation marks) and the name of your state. Choose the department of education site for your state. Many states will have online booklets of grade-level content expectations. You can then create math problems from the competencies.

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      Math workbooks will often include explanations on how to do the practice problems.

      Look for workbooks and math books in your local bookstore or teacher's store. Both types of stores will often carry workbooks for specific age groups and on specific subjects. Several brands of fifth grade math books exist that are filled with practice problems. Some come with tear-out sheets and the answers in the back. It is also possible to order math textbooks designed for fifth graders.

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      Manipulatives are used to help teach mathematical concepts.

      Buy math manipulatives online or at teacher stores. Many tools are available for hands-on learners. These manipulatives help your child understand the concepts behind math problems. In fifth grade, common manipulatives include pattern blocks, fraction pieces, geometric shapes, factor trees, tessellations, color tiles and dice.

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      Find online websites with math problems. The Web is exploding with educational sites, many directly geared toward specific ages. Teachers will share math ideas and several sites are designed for home-schoolers to use. Some sites sell math lessons while others offer them free.

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      Using puzzles and games can make math less intimidating.

      Play family games involving math. Kids might not even notice they're learning when you incorporate math lessons into family games. Classic math games include dominoes, Yahtzee, cribbage, backgammon, Parcheesi and Monopoly. Books with math-related puzzles such as Sudoku, Kakuru or logic puzzles also are available.

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