5.MD.2 - About the Math, Learning Targets, and Rigor
Grade 5 Measurement
5.MD.2
Full Standard
Make a line plot to display a data set of measurements in fractions of a unit (1/2, 1/4, 1/8). Use operations on fractions for this grade to solve problems involving information presented in line plots. For example, given different measurements of liquid in identical beakers, find the amount of liquid each beaker would contain if the total amount in all the beakers were redistributed equally.
Measurement Topic
This standard is reported on the report card in these quarters as follows:
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Report Card Measurement Topic: Demonstrates understanding of number, fraction, and decimal concepts. |
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Learning Targets (I can)
- Create line plots with fraction measurements.
- Solve problems using data from line plots.
About the Math
This standard can be incorporated with lessons involving addition and subtraction of fractions. It is a subtle extension of fractions on a number line. This standard is not a major work.
- Create line plots with fraction measurements.
Line plots can be created with fraction measurements. As noted in the picture, students can examine recipes with cups of sugar and create a line plot to represent the data.
- Solve problems using data from line plots.
This standard naturally connects with the addition and subtraction of fractions through this learning target specifically. Essentially, students gather data from the line plot and use it to answer questions or solve problems. Those problems will likely include addition or subtraction of fractions.
Line plots visually display data. This can be useful with measurement data. This standard builds on ideas of line plots from earlier grades while connecting to concepts of fractions.
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.
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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.
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TASKS
These tasks can be used with small group or whole group instruction.
- Begin by reviewing how to measure objects to the nearest 1/8 inch. Then, have students measure and record the length of their hands (wrist to tip of finger) on sticky notes. Once all measurements have been recorded, have students organize the sticky notes into a list organized from shortest to longest hand length. Ask students to share how they might organize this information into a graph. Use the format of graph to facilitate a discussion/review of how to organize information as a line plot. Be sure to make a connection between the list of all the sticky-note measurements in order and the line plot.
- Share different line plots and have students match the situation to the line plot. A few options are provided here Links to an external site., but feel free to have students create their own!
- Have each student measure their heights to the nearest ½, ¼, ⅛ and create a class line plot. Have students generate and answer questions about the data including: What is the difference from the shortest student to the tallest student in the class? What is the most common height in our class? What is the average height in our class? (This gets to the redistribution of data.)
- What is the relationship between line plots and number lines?
- If you collected data on the ages of fifth graders’ grandmothers, would you start your line plot at 0? Why or why not? What would be a reasonable range of numbers to use on this graph?
- The following data was collected in class:
Number of people | Amount of liquid- in cups |
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2 | 1 ¾ |
3 | 2 |
0 | 2 ¼ |
5 | 2 ½ |
2 | 2 ¾ |
- Create a line plot to reflect the data. How many students have some liquid in the class? If they dump all their liquid into one container, how many cups of liquid would they have? (27 ½ cups) If five students equally share the total amount of liquid, how much will they each have? (5 ½ cups)
SLIDE-BASED TASKS
These links are HCPSS created instructional tasks. These tasks are provided in Google slides. These tasks should be used for inspiration and resources, but instruction should start with students having the opportunity to engage with the math first (often involving physical and/or visual models) followed by discussion and explicit instruction to ensure student understanding.
Module 4 • Fractions as Division
Solve Problems with Fractional Line Plots:
Additional Tasks
These links provide instructional ideas connected to this standard.
- Fractions on a Line Plot Links to an external site. ( Illustrative Mathematics)
- Pick a Pocket Lesson Links to an external site. (Inside Mathematics Lesson)
- Bean Plant Download Bean Plant (Utah Core Academy Lesson)
- Dance Competition Download Dance Competition (Utah Core Academy Lesson)
- Survival Badge Links to an external site.(Georgia Department of Education, pg. 38-42)
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Centers
These print resources can be used during independent or center time. These resources could also be used as lesson seeds.
- Plotting Fractions Download Plotting Fractions (HCPSS-adapted print resource)
- Create Your Own Line Plot (Inches) Download Create Your Own Line Plot (Inches) (HCPSS-adapted print resource)
- Create Your Own Line Plot (cm.) Download Create Your Own Line Plot (cm.) (HCPSS-adapted print resource)
INDEPENDENT PRACTICE/HOMEWORK/ASSESSMENT
These resource sheets can be used for independent practice, homework, or assessment. They are intended to reinforce procedures and concepts. They should not be used as a source of direct instruction or whole-group practice.
- Create a Line Plot_a Links to an external site.
- Solve Problems Using Data from Line Plots Links to an external site.
- Create a Line Plot Links to an external site.
- Create a Line Plot and Solve Problems Using Data Links to an external site.
- Solve Problems Using Data From Line Plot Links to an external site.
- Solve Problems Using Data From Line Plot 2 Links to an external site.
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Learning Targets
- Create line plots with fraction measurements.
- Solve problems using data from line plots.
Learning targets identify what students should be able to do. This rubric can be applied to tasks and observations for assessment and/or grading.
Rubric for Tasks Links to an external site.
Visit the SBIR (Standards Based Instruction and Reporting) tab in Course Essentials for more information and clarification. There you will find the measurement topic crosswalk, report card comments, links to professional learning/resources and guidance.
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