Grade 5 Tutoring USA | Math, English, Science

Grade 5 is where fractions, decimals and longer reading meet the state test. We build all three subjects with hands-on practice and familiar US examples, from school lunch totals to Little League and state parks.

Key Topics Covered:

Math: decimals, fractions, volume, coordinate plane.
English: reading evidence, writing, grammar.
Science: matter, ecosystems, Earth systems, space. Ready for state tests.

Parent Tip:

Grade 5 science is tested in most states. Cook with your child to practice fractions, and talk about weather, plants and the night sky together.

Add, subtract, multiply and divide decimals and fractions accurately

Calculate volume and plot points on the coordinate plane

Cite text evidence to support answers about stories and articles

Write organized opinion, narrative and informative pieces

Explain how matter changes and is conserved using models and data

Describe ecosystems, Earth's systems and the sky using science words

Grade 5 English Page →Grade 5 Math Page →Grade 5 Science Page →

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Reading Comprehension: Main Idea and Details	Find the main idea of a passage, pick out key details and summarize in your own words, citing the text.
02	Quoting Accurately from the Text	Quote exact words to support answers and inferences, and explain how the evidence proves the point.
03	Story Elements and Theme	Describe characters, setting and plot, and explain how the events of a story build toward its theme.
04	Point of View in Stories	Tell first person from third person, and explain how the narrator's view shapes what readers learn.
05	Vocabulary: Context Clues	Work out unfamiliar words using context clues, and check meanings in a dictionary or glossary.
06	Prefixes, Suffixes and Root Words	Break words into prefixes, suffixes and Greek and Latin roots to figure out meanings and spell with confidence.
07	Parts of Speech Review	Name nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs and pronouns in sentences, and use them correctly in writing.
08	Writing a Strong Paragraph	Write a topic sentence, add supporting details and finish with a conclusion, using transition words.
09	Speaking and Listening: Class Discussion	Prepare for a discussion, build on classmates' ideas and ask questions that move the talk forward.
10	Term 1 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with reading and writing games, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

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No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Informational Text Structures	Spot cause and effect, compare and contrast, problem and solution, and sequence in nonfiction articles.
02	Using Text Features	Use headings, captions, diagrams, charts and the index to find facts quickly.
03	Comparing Two Texts on One Topic	Compare how two articles present the same event, such as a national park or a space mission, and note the differences.
04	Opinion Writing	State an opinion, support it with reasons and facts, and link them with words like because and for example.
05	Verb Tenses and Perfect Tenses	Use past, present and future tenses, and form the perfect tenses such as have walked and had finished.
06	Conjunctions, Prepositions and Interjections	Join ideas with conjunctions and correlative pairs, and use prepositional phrases to add detail.
07	Commas and Punctuation	Use commas in a series, after introductory phrases and in direct address, and punctuate dialogue and titles.
08	Figurative Language	Explain similes, metaphors, idioms and proverbs, and use them to make writing come alive.
09	Researching a Topic	Gather facts from books and trusted websites, take notes in your own words and list your sources.
10	Term 2 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with reading and writing games, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Reading Poetry and Drama	Read poems and short plays, and explain how stanzas, lines and scenes fit together.
02	Describing Characters and Their Choices	Compare characters in one story, drawing on their words and actions to explain what they feel and why.
03	Narrative Writing: Plan and Draft	Plan a story with a clear beginning, middle and end, using dialogue and description to show events.
04	Narrative Writing: Revise and Edit	Revise for sensory details and pacing, then edit for spelling, capitals and punctuation.
05	Explaining How Authors Support Their Points	Find the reasons and evidence an author uses, and say which points support which claims.
06	Synonyms, Antonyms and Word Choice	Choose precise words, sort words by shades of meaning and use a thesaurus wisely.
07	Homophones and Commonly Confused Words	Spell and use their, there and they're, and other tricky pairs, correctly in sentences.
08	Giving an Oral Presentation	Speak clearly at a good pace, make eye contact and use a visual aid to share a topic.
09	Informative Writing	Introduce a topic, group related facts under headings and write a concluding statement.
10	Term 3 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with reading and writing games, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Reading Longer Chapter Books	Track plot and characters over many chapters, and summarize each section as you go.
02	Integrating Information from Several Sources	Combine facts from two or more texts to write about a topic knowledgeably.
03	Writing a Research Report	Turn notes into an organized report with an introduction, body paragraphs and a conclusion.
04	Responding to Text with Evidence	Write a response that states a claim, cites text evidence and explains the thinking, as state tests require.
05	Sentence Variety and Fluency	Combine short sentences, vary sentence openers and avoid run-ons and fragments.
06	Academic and Domain-Specific Vocabulary	Learn the key words used in science, social studies and math, and use them in speaking and writing.
07	Grammar and Editing Practice	Fix errors in capitalization, punctuation, spelling and usage in short passages, as in state test items.
08	Reading Fluency and Expression	Practice reading aloud with accuracy, pace and expression, then reflect on how it sounds.
09	Reading Test Strategies	Practice multiple-choice and written-response questions on paired passages, and learn to manage time.
10	Term 4 Revision and End-of-Year Test	Review the year, then sit an end-of-year test with feedback shared in the parent report and ideas for the break.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Place Value to Millions and Decimals	Read, write and compare whole numbers and decimals, and see that each place is ten times the one to its right.
02	Powers of 10 and Exponents	Use exponents to write powers of 10, and multiply and divide by 10, 100 and 1,000 by shifting digits.
03	Rounding and Comparing Decimals	Compare decimals to thousandths using less than, greater than and equal to, and round to any place.
04	Multi-Digit Multiplication	Multiply by two-digit numbers using the standard algorithm, and estimate to check, such as school lunch totals.
05	Division with Two-Digit Divisors	Divide up to four-digit numbers by two-digit numbers, using area models, place value and remainders.
06	Adding and Subtracting Decimals	Add and subtract decimals to hundredths with money, such as dollars and cents, and check answers by estimating.
07	Multiplying Decimals	Multiply decimals to hundredths using models and the standard algorithm, and place the decimal point sensibly.
08	Dividing Decimals	Divide decimals by whole numbers and decimals using place value and the relationship to multiplication.
09	Word Problems with Whole Numbers and Decimals	Solve multi-step problems about prices, distances and road trips, and explain each step.
10	Term 1 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with worked examples, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Equivalent Fractions and Common Denominators	Find equivalent fractions and rename fractions with the same denominator to compare and add them.
02	Adding Fractions and Mixed Numbers	Add fractions and mixed numbers with unlike denominators, using models and benchmark fractions to check.
03	Subtracting Fractions and Mixed Numbers	Subtract fractions and mixed numbers with unlike denominators, regrouping when needed.
04	Fractions as Division	Understand that a over b means a divided by b, and share items such as pizzas or granola bars equally.
05	Multiplying a Fraction by a Whole Number	Find a fraction of a quantity, such as three fourths of 12 players, with area models and number lines.
06	Multiplying Fractions and Mixed Numbers	Multiply fractions and mixed numbers, and see why a product can be smaller or larger than a factor.
07	Fraction Scaling	Explain how multiplying by a number greater than or less than 1 changes the size of a product.
08	Dividing with Unit Fractions	Divide a whole number by a unit fraction and a unit fraction by a whole number, using pictures and stories.
09	Fraction Word Problems	Solve real problems with recipes, trail mix and Little League snacks, and justify the operation chosen.
10	Term 2 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with worked examples, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Order of Operations	Evaluate expressions with parentheses, brackets and braces, and follow the order of operations.
02	Writing and Interpreting Expressions	Write expressions from words, such as add 8 then multiply by 2, and describe expressions without evaluating them.
03	Numerical Patterns and Rules	Generate two number patterns from given rules and compare how the terms relate.
04	The Coordinate Plane	Plot ordered pairs in the first quadrant using x and y coordinates, and read points on a map grid.
05	Graphing Patterns and Real-World Problems	Graph ordered pairs from patterns and use the graph to answer questions about the situation.
06	Converting Measurement Units	Convert inches, feet and yards, cups and gallons, and ounces and pounds within the customary system, and meters and liters in the metric system.
07	Line Plots with Fractions	Make and read line plots with fractional data, such as rainfall or plant heights, and solve related problems.
08	Mean, Median and Reasoning with Data	Read tables and graphs, and use data to answer questions and solve multi-step problems.
09	Mixed Problem Solving	Practice multi-step problems that combine decimals, fractions and measurement units.
10	Term 3 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with worked examples, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Classifying Two-Dimensional Figures	Sort quadrilaterals and triangles into categories and explain how the properties of each class overlap.
02	Angles and Properties of Shapes	Identify right, acute and obtuse angles and use the properties of shapes to solve problems.
03	Volume and Unit Cubes	Understand volume as the number of unit cubes that fill a solid, and pack boxes to count them.
04	Volume Formulas	Find the volume of rectangular prisms using length times width times height, and add volumes of composite solids.
05	Real-World Volume Problems	Solve problems about fish tanks, sandboxes and moving boxes using volume formulas.
06	Perimeter, Area and Surface Ideas	Review perimeter and area of rectangles, and connect them to volume and measurement problems.
07	Test Preparation: Numbers and Operations	Review decimals, fractions and the standard algorithms with test-style questions on the state test format.
08	Test Preparation: Algebraic Thinking, Geometry and Data	Practice expressions, the coordinate plane, geometry and data in multi-step, multi-part questions.
09	Problem Solving and Math Practices	Persevere with multi-step problems, check reasonableness and explain strategies in words and pictures.
10	Term 4 Revision and End-of-Year Test	Review the year, then sit an end-of-year test with feedback shared in the parent report and ideas for the break.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Working Like a Scientist	Ask testable questions, plan fair tests, control variables and keep clear records.
02	Measuring and Using Tools	Use thermometers, scales, rulers and graduated cylinders in metric units, and record data accurately.
03	Particles of Matter	Model matter as tiny particles too small to see, and use observations to show that air is matter.
04	States of Matter	Describe the properties of solids, liquids and gases, and what happens during melting, freezing and evaporation.
05	Conservation of Matter	Show that the total weight of matter stays the same after dissolving, mixing or changing state.
06	Properties of Materials	Test materials for hardness, conductivity, magnetism, solubility and reflectivity, and choose them for a job.
07	Mixtures and Solutions	Mix substances such as salt, sand and baking soda, and separate mixtures by filtering, sieving and evaporating.
08	Physical and Chemical Changes	Compare changes such as ice melting with changes such as baking a cake or rusting that make new substances.
09	Reading Science Graphs and Tables	Read, build and explain data tables and graphs from investigations.
10	Term 1 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with hands-on questions, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Energy from the Sun	Trace how the Sun's energy reaches plants, then moves to animals through food.
02	Plants and Photosynthesis	Explain how plants use sunlight, water and air to make food and grow.
03	Food Chains and Food Webs	Build food chains and webs for forests, ponds and deserts, naming producers, consumers and decomposers.
04	Matter Cycles in Ecosystems	Follow how matter moves among plants, animals, decomposers and the environment.
05	Ecosystems Across the United States	Compare ecosystems such as prairies, wetlands and forests, and the living things that depend on them.
06	Where Plants Get Their Materials	Investigate the idea that plant growth comes mostly from air and water, not soil.
07	Human Impact on Ecosystems	Weigh how people use land, water and resources, and how communities protect state parks and wildlife.
08	Designing a Model Ecosystem	Plan and build a simple model, such as a terrarium, and explain what each part does.
09	Ecosystems Review Questions	Practice test-style questions on food webs, energy and matter cycles.
10	Term 2 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with hands-on questions, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Earth's Four Spheres	Describe the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere, and how they interact.
02	Water on Earth	Compare the amounts of salt water, fresh water, ice and groundwater, and display them in graphs.
03	The Water Cycle	Model evaporation, condensation and precipitation, and follow a raindrop from cloud to river.
04	Weathering and Erosion	Investigate how wind, water and ice change landforms such as canyons and the Mississippi delta.
05	Protecting Earth's Resources	Research ways communities save water, soil and energy, and design a solution for a local problem.
06	Weather and Climate	Tell weather from climate and read forecasts, maps and graphs.
07	Natural Hazards	Learn how scientists study storms, floods, earthquakes and wildfires, and how communities prepare.
08	Engineering a Solution	Define a problem, test design ideas and improve a model, using criteria and constraints.
09	Earth Systems Review Questions	Practice test-style questions on Earth's spheres, water and resources.
10	Term 3 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with hands-on questions, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Gravity and Falling Objects	Show that gravity pulls objects toward Earth's center, and test falling objects.
02	Day and Night	Explain day and night as Earth rotates, and model it with a lamp and globe.
03	Shadows and the Sun's Path	Track how shadows change over a day, and link them to the position of the Sun.
04	Seasons and Seasonal Star Patterns	Explain the changing seasons and why different constellations appear in the sky at different times of year.
05	Stars and Our Sun	Compare the Sun with other stars, and explain why stars look different in brightness and distance.
06	The Moon and the Solar System	Describe the Moon's phases and the planets in our solar system, using scale models.
07	State Science Test Practice: Physical and Life Science	Practice multiple-choice and constructed-response items on matter, energy and ecosystems.
08	State Science Test Practice: Earth and Space Science	Practice items on Earth systems, space and engineering design, using data tables and diagrams.
09	Investigation Skills and Science Writing	Write a clear claim, evidence and reasoning for an investigation, as state science tests require.
10	Term 4 Revision and End-of-Year Test	Review the year, then sit an end-of-year test with feedback shared in the parent report and ideas for the break.

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