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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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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.

Probability Dice Game

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

Fraction Simplification

Simplify fractions with your child in this fast-paced math card game.

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.

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!

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

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!

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.

Engage Your 5th Grade Traveler!

This activity with add some fun and education to long car trips. Perfect for family vacations!

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.

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!

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.

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.

Lucky Leprechauns!

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

Find the Lost Redcoat

Practice math and social studies skills with this fun game based on the Battle of Lexington and Concord.

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!

Area and Volume

Have your child observe, measure and record the amount of space objects occupy, and you'll have an inside space explorer on your hands in no time!

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

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.

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.

Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest

Turn any sunny summer day into a fun and special occasion by having a watermelon seed spitting contest!

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