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Fifth Grade Math Activities

Fifth graders study advanced math topics, such as probability and algebra. At the same time, fifth grade math activities can involve fun and games, while still teaching these complex subjects. For algebra, a little tic-tac-toe problem solving is a great group activity. Students will love rolling dice as they study probability. For more great fifth grade math activities, check out Education.com’s resources below.

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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.

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.

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.

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!

The Amazing Equation Race

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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

Probability Dice Game

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

Lucky Leprechauns!

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

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.

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.

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