FIFTH GRADE MATH TUTORING
Close math gaps in 5th grade before they grow
5th graders need plenty of opportunities to practice the math skills they struggle with and to ensure they’re well prepared for the challenges of middle school math.
It’s not always easy to give fifth graders the tailored math help they need to keep up.
Provide fifth grade students opportunities to consolidate math concepts and practice math problems with personalized online 5th grade math tuition with a dedicated math tutor.
I love that the tutoring sessions are tailored to meet the specific needs of the individual and that the children have the same tutor for every session so that the pace of the math lesson suits the individual.
Valda Varadinek-Skelton
Math Lead
Benefits of 5th Grade Math Tutoring
Tutoring for fifth graders has a greater impact on student progress than starting in middle school or even high school.
A 5th grade math tutoring program helps learners gain a better understanding of math concepts before and boosts math achievement.
Develop problem solving
5th graders are consolidating their elementary math skills ready for more complex problem-solving and multi-step word problems in 6th grade.
One-on-one online tutoring sessions provide extra math opportunities for fifth graders struggling to keep up with math lessons and more difficult math concepts ahead of middle school.
Individualized tutoring service
Often, 5th graders benefit from different teaching styles but differentiating worksheets for a whole class can be challenging.
Each student works one-on-one with an online tutor who adapts instructions and math lesson content in real-time according to the student’s needs.
Expert 5th grade math tutoring
All math lesson plans are created by a team of math teachers and cover the fifth grade standards for every US state and Common Core.
Third Space Learning’s 5th grade tutors are STEM specialists — it’s like bringing in multiple high-quality interventionists into your elementary school for 5th grade without the price tag.
Scaffolded skill practice where they need it most
Scaffolded skill practice where they need it most
Fifth grade math lessons are broken down into 4 stages, encouraging students to move from guided to independent problem solving
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Example lesson 1
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Example lesson 2
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Example lesson 3
Comparing and ordering numbers with up to 3 decimal places
Let’s learn
The first question introduces each concept and helps students feel ready to learn
Follow me + your turn
Students work through a scaffolded example with their tutor before trying a similar question on their own
You do
A carefully sequenced next question ensures students can apply knowledge to different contexts
Go further
This gives students an opportunity to apply their knowledge to problem solving and reasoning questions
Understanding place value relationships in multi-digit numbers
Let’s learn
The first question introduces each concept and helps students feel ready to learn
Follow me + your turn
Students work through a scaffolded example with their tutor before trying a similar question on their own
You do
A carefully sequenced next question ensures students can apply knowledge to different contexts
Go further
This gives students an opportunity to apply their knowledge to problem solving and reasoning questions
Multiplying and dividing whole numbers and decimals by powers of 10
Let’s learn
The first question introduces each concept and helps students feel ready to learn
Follow me + your turn
Students work through a scaffolded example with their tutor before trying a similar question on their own
You do
A carefully sequenced next question ensures students can apply knowledge to different contexts
Go further
This gives students an opportunity to apply their knowledge to problem solving and reasoning questions
How it works in schools like yours
Personalized one-on-one online tutoring for multiple 5th graders at once, delivered by specialist 5th grade math tutors at a day and time that works for your school.
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See for yourself why 4,000+ schools have chosen Third Space Learning to provide cost-effective one-on-one math tutoring for the students who need it most:
Proven to accelerate math growth in half the time
2.4x cheaper than the average cost of one-on-one tutoring
Scalable and easy-to-implement across multiple grade levels and schools
Flexible scheduling according to your school and district’s needs
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Frequently asked questions
How do you tutor a 5th grader in math?
To tutor a 5th grader in math, focus on reinforcing their understanding of 4th grade math, including spotting number patterns, multiplying fractions, using operations with decimals and percentages and multiplication and division of larger numbers. Practice problem-solving and critical thinking exercises within the math curriculum.
What math should a 5th grader be doing?
A 5th grader should be learning math concepts that include adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions and decimals, understanding place value up to the millions, interpreting graphs and starting to explore basic algebraic concepts. They should also work on solving complex word problems, learning about volume and measurement, and continuing to develop their understanding of geometry and the properties of shapes.
What level of math level is taught in 5th grade?
In 5th grade, students typically learn advanced arithmetic with fractions and decimals, begin basic algebraic thinking with patterns and expressions, expand on geometry including volume and properties of shapes, and work with units of measurement and data interpretation. This level of elementary education prepares them for the transition to middle school math concepts and mathematical reasoning skills.