Suggested Math Materials

Grade 5 G/T Mathematics
Suggested Mathematics Materials

Suggested and additional materials for the grade 5 G/T mathematics curriculum are below.  The list is provided as a reference in response to requests for ideas and suggestions. "Suggested" materials are those that would be most helpful during instruction and should be considered for purchase first.  "Additional" materials are supplementary and should be considered for purchase after "suggested" materials. The listed materials can also be supplemented by black-line masters and virtual manipulatives available on the Resource Bank. 

Suggested Materials for Grade 5 G/T Mathematics:

• 10-sided dice Links to an external site. 
• counters (ratio and rational numbers) Links to an external site.
• number lines with negative numbers Links to an external site.
• algebra tiles Links to an external site.
• Three-dimensional shape nets Links to an external site.
• dice Links to an external site.

Additional Suggestions for Grade 5 G/T Mathematics

• algeblocks Links to an external site.
• hands-on equations Links to an external site.
• calculators Links to an external site.
• sorting circles Links to an external site.
• transparent chips Links to an external site. (for games)
• dry erase boards Links to an external site.
• page protectors Links to an external site. (for games)
• compasses Links to an external site.

 

 * Materials are linked to vendor website for reference purposes only. Links may connect with individual or class sets of materials. Best prices for any resource may be found on another site.

The Resource Bank within this Canvas course provides a variety of PDF manipulatives as well as links to virtual manipulatives.

Products and prices vary by vendor.  Links are not endorsements of specific vendors. Links are provided for convenience. 

 

• Hand 2 Mind Links to an external site.
• EAI Education Links to an external site.
• Lakeshore Learning Links to an external site.

 

 

This course content is offered under a CC Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike Links to an external site. license. Content in this course can be considered under this license unless otherwise noted.