5th Grade Math Guided Notes – Editable, Scaffolded Notes

This is the complete set of 5th grade math guided notes, taken directly from my 5th Grade Curriculum. The notes are detailed, easy to follow, and cover 48 topics from the 5th-grade math curriculum.

They build understanding in key areas such as place value, fractions, decimals, geometry and algebraic thinking. Each skill cluster has clear explanations, common misconceptions and problem-solving strategies, so students learn the material and retain it.

What’s included

• Guided notes for 48 topics, organized into units with key topics like place value, multiplication, division, geometry and algebraic thinking
• Visually organized pages with diagrams and practice problems, to keep students focused
• Common misconceptions: the notes highlight typical student misunderstandings and give strategies for correcting them
• Editable version, so you can customize the notes as needed

How to use it

New and experienced teachers who want a structured way to deliver 5th-grade math content can both use these notes. Because they address common misconceptions, they also help a wide range of learners get past the usual hurdles.

Ways to use the notes:

• Class instruction and classwork
• Homework or homework support
• Independent study
• Math centers
• Daily instruction, remediation or enrichment
• Review, including end-of-year review
• Preparation for standardized testing

Standards by unit

The notes fully align with CCSS for 5th-grade math, covering place value, operations with fractions and decimals, and geometry. All essential 5th-grade math topics are covered, which prepares students for higher-level math.

Common Core standards covered in each unit:

• Place Value and Algebraic Thinking: 5.NBT.1, 5.NBT.2, 5.NBT.3, 5.NBT.4
• Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers: 5.OA.1, 5.OA.2, 5.NBT.2, 5.NBT.5, 5.NBT.6
• Operations with Decimals: 5.NBT.2, 5.NBT.4, 5.NBT.7
• Fraction Concepts: 4.NF.2, 4.NF.5
• Adding and Subtracting Fractions: 5.MD.2, 5.NF.1, 5.NF.2
• Multiplying and Dividing Fractions: 5.MD.1, 5.NF.3, 5.NF.4, 5.NF.5, 5.NF.6, 5.NF.7
• Patterns and the Coordinate Plane: 5.G.1, 5.G.2, 5.OA.3
• Geometry and Measurement: 5.G.3, 5.G.4, 5.MD.3, 5.MD.4, 5.MD.5

Good to know

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Quick facts

• Grade: 5
• CCSS: 5.MD.A.1, 5.MD.B.2, 5.MD.C.3, 5.MD.C.4, 5.MD.C.5, 5.NBT.A.1, 5.NBT.A.2, 5.NBT.A.3, 5.NBT.A.4, 5.NBT.B.5, 5.NBT.B.6, 5.NBT.B.7, 5.OA.A.1, 5.OA.A.2, 5.OA.B.3, 4.NF.A.2, 5.NF.A.1, 5.NF.A.2, 5.NF.B.3, 5.NF.B.4, 5.NF.B.5, 5.NF.B.6, 5.NF.B.7, 5.G.A.1, 5.G.A.2, 5.G.B.3, 5.G.B.4, 4.NF.C.5
• Answer key: included

Bundles and related resources

If you’d prefer the full curriculum, which includes these notes as well as practice, assessments, warm ups and exit tickets, see the 5th Grade Math Curriculum.

Free resources

Get my free Warm Up Slides templates.

Terms of use

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