Fifth Grade
Dear Parents,
Curriculum Update:
For the past few years, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has been implementing our exciting elementary school curriculum, called Curriculum 2.0.
Curriculum 2.0 is designed to make sure our students not only have the academic knowledge they need, but also develop the important skills they will need to succeed in the 21st century. There are three major elements of Curriculum 2.0:
• Internationally driven standards in math, reading, and writing: Instruction in these key areas is based on the strength of the Common Core State Standards, adopted by Maryland and 45 others states as the foundation for what students need to learn and know in math, reading, and writing. • Renewed focus on teaching the whole child: Curriculum 2.0 puts more focus on subjects like the arts, science, social studies, and physical education by connecting these areas with core subjects. • Critical thinking and creativity: Curriculum 2.0 is designed to develop academic, creative, and critical thinking skills that build confidence in students and prepare them for a lifetime of learning.
The "standards-based report card" will break subject areas into groups of related skills or topics and provide specific information about how a student is doing in each area.
If you have questions about Curriculum 2.0 or the new report card, visit the MCPS website at https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/2.0/.
- Curriculum 2.0 Video: MCPS Curriculum 2.0 is built around developing students’ critical and creative thinking skills, as well as
essential academic success skills, so that students are well prepared for a lifetime of learning. - Parent Guides: These guides will you an overview of the grade level program and explain what your child will be learning in art, music,
mathematics, physical education, reading/language art, science, and social studies. - Curriculum 2.0: Standards-based Report Card Overview: The video provides an overview of the updates to grading and reporting.
- How to Read Your Child’s Report Card: These documents provide a detailed explanation of the components of the standards-based report card for each grade-level.
The fifth grade team has prepared At-Home Packets for students to do in the case that students are not able to make it to school due to emergency closures. These packets can also be valuable resources and extra support for in-class work or to keep students engaged during the summer months. Please click on the following links to find printable PDF's in a variety of subjects.
- Math Packet
- Reading and Social Study Packet pages 1-10
- Reading and Social Study Packet pages 11-20
- Reading and Social Study Packet pages 21-30
- Reading and Social Study Packet pages 31-41
Below are some resources that you may find helpful throughout the year.
Don't forget the spelling list will focus on a new list of MSA Vocabulary Terms to prepare the students for the MSA's in March.
MSDE MSA Resources:
Fifth Grade will be continuing our author studies. Please look at the following websites:
Sincerely
The Fifth Grade Team