5th Grade Math unit

Add and subtract for 5th Grade Math

Students build fluent multidigit addition and subtraction with estimation, clear explanations, and one-step and two-step story problems. They use place value to choose methods and check reasonableness.

Add multidigit whole numbersSubtract multidigit whole numbersSolve two-step whole-number stories

Skills and lessons

Add multidigit whole numbers

Add whole numbers with place-value understanding, standard algorithm accuracy, and estimation checks.

6 lessons

Subtract multidigit whole numbers

Subtract whole numbers with regrouping, use estimation to check, and connect subtraction to comparison and take-away contexts.

6 lessons

Solve two-step whole-number stories

Solve two-step whole-number word problems by deciding the operation sequence before computing and checking the final answer.

6 lessons

Frequently asked questions

What will students learn in Add and subtract?

Add and subtract helps students build 5th Grade math understanding through connected skills and short lessons. This unit includes skills such as Add multidigit whole numbers, Subtract multidigit whole numbers, Solve two-step whole-number stories.

What skills are included in this 5th Grade Math unit?

This unit includes skills such as Add multidigit whole numbers, Subtract multidigit whole numbers, Solve two-step whole-number stories. The unit is broken into 3 skills and 18 lesson steps so students can practice one idea at a time.

How can my child practice Add and subtract online?

Besparq pairs this unit with short explanations, practice steps, and feedback. Students can move through the lesson path and practice questions tied to each skill.

How does Sparq support this Math unit?

Sparq gives kid-friendly hints, explains ideas step by step, and helps students keep learning without simply giving shortcuts.