5.MD.4 - About the Math, Learning Targets, and Rigor

Grade 5 Measurement

5.MD.4

Full Standard

Measure volumes by counting unit cubes, using cubic cm, cubic in, cubic ft, and improvised units.

 

Measurement Topic

This standard is reported on the report card in these quarters as follows:

5th Grade Students Learning 5th Grade Standards
Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4

 

 

 

Report Card Measurement Topic: Demonstrates understanding of measurement, data and statistics.

4th Grade Students Learning 5th Grade Standards
Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4

 

 

 

Report Card Measurement Topic: Demonstrates understanding of measurement and geometry.

 

Learning Targets (I can)

  • Estimate the volume of a solid figure.
  • Measure the volume of a solid figure by filling it with cubes and counting the number.

 

About the Math

This standard builds on the concept of volume introduced in grade 5. Essential vocabulary for this standard includes: volume, unit, cube, and cubic units. Visit the online dictionary Links to an external site. or visual math dictionary Links to an external site. for vocabulary support.

 

Progression of Standard within Grade 5

This progression informs how to develop the standard within the grade level. This progression is provided by HCPSS Elementary Mathematics.

Progression Throughout Year
Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4
   
  • Estimate the volume of a solid figure.
  • Measure the volume of a solid figure by filling it with cubes and counting the number.
 

 

 

Progression of this Standard Across Grades

This progression is informed by the Achieve the Core Coherence Map Links to an external site.. Information is not the complete standard.

Progression Across Grades
Grade 3 Grade 6
  • Recognize area as an attribute of plane figures (3.MD.5)
  • Find the volume of prisms with formula and fractional edge lengths (6.G.2)

 

 

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