Math, English & Science Enrichment
5th Grade Math, English & Science Classes
Every A Grade Ahead programme available in 5th Grade — choose a subject to see its month-by-month curriculum.
Develop advanced math skills.
Building on advanced concepts — factors, fractions, decimals, integers, statistics, and expressions — applied to real-world scenarios through progressive Fractions & Decimals fundamentals.
A Grade Ahead’s 5th grade math program builds upon math standards with the advanced concepts integrated into our curriculum. These concepts are applied to real-world scenarios throughout our course to satisfy the requirements of math in day-to-day life. Curriculum topics include, but are not limited to:
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Skills and methods for standardized testing
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Advanced operations of decimals and fractions
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Statistics and percents
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Graphs and coordinate grids
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Expressions and equations
Month by Month 5th Grade Curriculum Breakdown
| Curriculum | Numerics Path |
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| July | |
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Factors & prime factorization; GCF and LCM |
Fractions 2 Examples: 5/9 + ? = ? and 9/7 − 27/7 = ? |
| August | |
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Fractions |
Fractions 3 Examples: 10/13 + 5/3 and 17/15 − 25 = ? |
| September | |
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Decimals |
Fractions 4 Examples: 9/13 × 8/3 and 5/6 ÷ ? = ? |
| October | |
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Standard system of measurement |
Fractions 5 Examples: 2 4/5 + ? and 4 1/3 − 5/7 = ? |
| November | |
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Advanced division; Integers; Multiple operations |
Fractions 6 Examples: 1 3/5 + ? and 1 3/5 ÷ ? = ? |
| December | |
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Taxonomics; Equations |
Fractions 7 Examples: 1 3/5 × ? and 8/10 ÷ ? = ? |
| January | |
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Coordinate grids; Statistics; Probability |
Fractions 8 Examples: 3 9/12 − ? and 9/10 ÷ ? = ? |
| February | |
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Standardized test preparation Some academies may offer this in a month other than February. Check with your local A Grade Ahead academy. |
Decimals 4 Examples: 99.225 + 11.98 − ? and 12.8 × ? = ? |
| March | |
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Percents; Properties |
Fractions 9 Examples: 7 2/5 + ? and 4 3/5 × ? = ? |
| April | |
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Estimation; Exponents; Transformation |
Decimals 5 Examples: 14 × 3 + ? and 3 × 4 ÷ ? = 130 |
| May | |
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Preparing to Move to Grade Ahead |
Decimals 6 Examples: 7 × 1 1/200 = ? and ? = ? |
Refine reading and writing skills.
Refining reading and writing skills through a five-step research process, figurative language, and advanced composition — building the foundation for middle school success.
Jump right in with A Grade Ahead’s 5th grade English enrichment classes. A five-step research writing process introduces students to grammar basics and reading strategies, while also allowing students to begin building their composition skills. Our curriculum includes language arts topics such as:
5th grade English students receive weekly work that will focus on vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension on writing.
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Correct use of parts of speech
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Expanding and varied knowledge
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Composing extended responses
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Writing essays and letters
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Figurative language
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Poetry
Month by Month 5th Grade English Curriculum Breakdown
| Curriculum Topics |
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| July |
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Parts of speech; Punctuation; Comprehension elements |
| August |
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Punctuation; Outlines; Paragraph building |
| September |
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Prose constructed response; Persuasive piece; Figurative language |
| October |
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Subject and verb agreement; Antecedent; Realistic fiction |
| November |
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Commonly misused words; Nonfiction |
| December |
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Comprehension elements; Clauses and conjunctions; Prepositions |
| January |
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Poetry |
| February |
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Standardized Test Preparation Some academies may offer this in a month other than February. Check with your local A Grade Ahead academy. |
| March |
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Perfecting sentences; Letters |
| April |
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Linking, action, and helping verbs; Continuous tenses |
| May |
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Preparing to Move to A Grade Ahead |
Think like a scientist.
Thinking like a scientist — solving problems and observing natural phenomena across the solar system, energy, motion, and cell biology through 16 weeks of enrichment.
With our 5th grade science activities, students will begin with an enhanced scientific method introduction through exploration and inquiry-based learning. Students will enhance their knowledge of Earth, physical, and life sciences even further. Students will think like a scientist as they solve problems and observe natural phenomena. A Grade Ahead’s 5th grade science enrichment program will teach students even more about:
Students will also learn inquiry-based learning skills, such as:
Don’t forget, your child can begin the curriculum at any time throughout the year. Start learning today!
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The solar system and weather
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Energy and motion
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Cells and biology
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Critical thinking
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Inference and observation-based scientific thinking
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Ability to design an effective experiment with a control and a variable
Week by Week 5th Grade Science Curriculum
| Week | Subject Area | Topic |
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| Week 1 | Application & Activity | The Scientific Method |
| Week 2 | Earth Science | The Solar System |
| Week 3 | Earth Science | Cycles and Patterns in the Solar System |
| Week 4 | Earth Science | Weather and Climate |
| Week 5 | Earth Science | Natural Resources and Landforms |
| Week 6 | Earth Science | Earth Science Project Week |
| Week 7 | Physical Science | Light Energy |
| Week 8 | Physical Science | Sound Energy |
| Week 9 | Physical Science | Force and Motion |
| Week 10 | Physical Science | Waves and Solutions |
| Week 11 | Physical Science | Physical Science Project Week |
| Week 12 | Life Science | Cell Biology |
| Week 13 | Life Science | Plant and Animal Cells |
| Week 14 | Life Science | Plant and Animal Systems |
| Week 15 | Life Science | Biological Changes |
| Week 16 | Life Science | Life Science Project Week |
Next Step
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