Mathematics 5 curriculum guide 2015 I table of contents acknowledgements

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MATHEMATICS 5 CURRICULUM GUIDE 2015
Suggested Assessment Strategies
Resources/Notes
NUMERATION
Authorized Resource
General Outcome: Develop Number Sense
Math Focus 5
Lesson 10: Comparing and 
Ordering Decimals
TR: pp. 59-62
SB: pp. 70-72
Performance
• Divide students into groups of two or three. Ask each student 
to create a three-digit decimal number, less than two. Next, they 
could build their number using base ten materials and sketch it 
in a journal. Place all of the group’s numbers on a number line in 
relative position. Students should compare and check answers with 
classmates. 
(5N10.5)
• Give students cards with various decimal numbers written on 
them. Ask the students to place the numbers on a number line in 
appropriate places.
(5N10.5)
• Put students in small groups. Ask each student to write a decimal 
number, between 0 and 1, on a card. Two or three students can 
become benchmarks. Each member of the group then places him- 
or herself, holding the decimal card, in order from least to greatest. 

(5N10.4, 5N10.5)
• Ask students to form a large circle. Read a statement aloud. Give 
10 seconds of think time. Students who agree with the statement 
move to the centre of the circle. Students who do not agree stay on 
the outside of the circle. Students with opposing thoughts may be 
matched to defend their opinions. When time is called, students 
return to their original positions for another round.
Sample questions:
0.6 is larger than 0.56
0.33 is the same spot on the number line as 0.330
(5N10.1, 5N10.2, 5N10.3)
Journal
• Ask students to respond to this prompt:
Michael says 1.406 is bigger than 1.42 because 1.406 has more
digits. Is he correct or not correct? Explain using base ten drawings.
(5N10.5)
Paper and Pencil
• Ask students to put 0.24, 0.8, 0.493, 0.024 and 0.08 in order from 
greatest to least.
(5N10.5)
Interview
• Ask the student to explain why you cannot compare two decimals 
by simply counting the number of digits after the decimal point in 
each.
(5N10.5)

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