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Fifth Grade Math Activities

No matter what area of math is your focus, our activities allow kids to approach concepts in a hands-on way. From activities that focus on measurement to card games that highlight fractions, decimals, and percents, we have a wide range of options. Even better, your kid will hardly realize that he's mastering key skills that will provide him with a strong foundation for higher level math. Whether you're hoping to practice measurement or introduce some geometry basics, our activities are the perfect way to infuse a little fun into math practice. Browse our fifth grade activities to find more exciting projects for your child.

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Probability Dice Game

Check out this dice game perfect for teaching your savvy kid the fundamentals of probability.

The Mean, Median, and Mode Card Game

Want to ensure that your child's math knowledge stays sharp? This mean, median, and mode game is the perfect way to reinforce these essential math concepts.

Algebra Tic-Tac-Toe

Try a new approach to working with variables and equations by playing this tic-tac-toe game with your math student.

Draw your own beautiful mandala with this easy technique that ensures symmetrical results every time!

Snag a Spoon! A Math Game

In this version of the classic card game, students will gain an understanding of equivalents and may not even realize it's a math review!

Wastepaper Basketball Math

Check out this game that provides an enjoyable way of demonstrating how recorded results can be expressed in whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Metric Conversion Game

Making metric conversions is a difficult concept to master. Get in some extra practice by playing this Tic-Tac-Toe game with your middle school student.

Play Common Denominator War

Competitors go head-to-head only this time it's a race to figure out the lowest common multiple of two numbers; an important step to working with fractions!

Prime Number Hunter

Wondering how to help your child get a handle on prime numbers? Turn her into a prime number hunter with this hundreds chart activity.

Explore Genetics by Finding Family Traits!

For a fun family activity to introduce your child to genetics, have your child go on a search for dominant and recessive family genes!

The Amazing Equation Race

Here's an interactive, fast-paced game that will make your fifth grader feel more comfortable with simple equations.

Fold for Fractions!

Here's a hands-on way to help your child understand how common fractions can be equivalent.

Lucky Leprechauns!

Explore the math concept of probability with your fifth grader on "lucky" St. Patrick's day this year!

Go Shopping for Decimal Practice!

Here's an activity that will get your child's attention with a back-to-school shopping spree. He'll use decimal skills to add, subtract, multiply, and divide!

This entertaining magic trick will 'trick' kids into using math skill to impress their friends!

Tic Tac Toe for Three Equations in a Row!

One way to "trick" your child into getting extra practice with one-step equations is to play a variation of the classic game, tic tac toe.

Solve a Graph Puzzle

Here's a fun, geometric puzzle activity that will capture your child's interest and strengthen his number awareness and graphing skills.

Make a Geometry Dictionary

Does your fifth grader need a study buddy for geometry? Forget about a tutor. Help him make his own geometry dictionary!

Stock Market Math

This activity will further your child's ability to interpret graphs and let her apply math skills in a real-world situation.

Use Coupon Math for Cash!

Here's a simple, fun activity which will save you time and reinforce your child's math skills along the way.

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