In 5th grade math, students extend their understanding of important concepts introduced in earlier grades. Help your child develop their skills and confidence with this list of math problems for 5th graders.
Boost Sixth Grade Math
Skills with DreamBox
Discover an interactive math program your sixth grader will love.
Transitioning to middle school math can be tough, but DreamBox makes it easier with interactive lessons and a proven curriculum. With DreamBox Math, your sixth grader will boost their math skills—and their confidence.
Boost Sixth Grade Math Skills with DreamBox
Discover an interactive math program your sixth grader will love.
Transitioning to middle school math can be tough, but DreamBox makes it easier with interactive lessons and a proven curriculum. With DreamBox Math, your sixth grader will boost their math skills—and their confidence.
Personalized Learning
REAL-TIME, ADAPTIVE LESSONS
Each sixth grader learns differently, and DreamBox adapts dynamically to their individual needs. Whether they’re progressing quickly or need extra guidance, DreamBox crafts a tailored learning experience that promotes confidence and steady improvement.
Easy and Free to Start
SIMPLE SETUP
Starting your child on DreamBox is quick and simple! Enjoy a free 14-day trial—no credit card required—and explore how this program can help your sixth grader excel in math.
Targeted Skill Enhancement
FOCUS ON SPECIFIC AREAS
Does your sixth grader thrive in solving equations but need additional support with geometry? DreamBox’s assignment tool allows you to monitor progress and assign lessons in areas where they need practice. Empower their growth with focused practice that strengthens essential skills.
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See how DreamBox can help your sixth grader with math by signing up for a free trial today.
No credit card required!
Parents and Teachers Love DreamBox
“I am a fifth grade teacher in California and I mainly use DreamBox as a way to keep my students engaged in math when they finished with their whole group activity. It’s an early finisher activity. I really love DreamBox in the sense that it is on pace with where the students that are at, so my students who are struggling in math have the option to continue to practice their skills in an environment that they really enjoy participating in.”
Veronica S.
Teacher
“Our upper-grade teachers are noticing students are coming in with a more solid foundation of prior grade material. When our third and fourth-grade teachers have used DreamBox Math with fidelity, our fifth-grade teachers are really noticing that students are stronger with mathematical modeling than ever before.”
Carrie T.
Elementary Math Coordinator
“If we struggle with fourth-grade fractions, we struggle with fifth-grade fractions, it just compounds. DreamBox really allows us to hone in on where we need to put in extra work.”
Stacy M.
Assistant Principal
Benefits of DreamBox for Fifth Grade Math
Over half of sixth graders in the US are falling behind in math (CRPE). DreamBox helps students get back on track by blending fun and education, providing sixth graders with an engaging educational experience while offering parents and educators key insights.
Tailored for Young Learners
DreamBox keeps students engaged with interactive lessons, appealing characters, and challenging activities designed specifically for their age group.
Comprehensive Progress Tracking
DreamBox continually monitors your child’s growth, removing the need for periodic placement tests. You’ll receive a clear, ongoing picture of their accomplishments.
Purposeful Screen Time
With lessons that are both entertaining and educational, DreamBox transforms screen time guilt-free time for learning and growth.
Customized Lessons
DreamBox adapts lesson content to align with your sixth grader’s evolving skills, ensuring a personalized learning experience tailored to their pace.
Proven Improvement
DreamBox provides measurable results. Students who dedicate 30–60 minutes per week to studying typically gain 1.5 grade levels by the end of the school year.
Recognized Effectiveness
DreamBox Learning is the only dual-discipline program rated STRONG by Evidence for ESSA, demonstrating efficacy across all achievement levels and learning environments.
Tailored for Young Learners
DreamBox keeps students engaged with interactive lessons, appealing characters, and challenging activities designed specifically for their age group.
Comprehensive Progress Tracking
DreamBox continually monitors your child’s growth, removing the need for periodic placement tests. You’ll receive a clear, ongoing picture of their accomplishments.
Purposeful Screen Time
With lessons that are both entertaining and educational, DreamBox transforms screen time guilt-free time for learning and growth.
Customized Lessons
DreamBox adapts lesson content to align with your sixth grader’s evolving skills, ensuring a personalized learning experience tailored to their pace.
Proven Improvement
DreamBox provides measurable results. Students who dedicate 30–60 minutes per week to studying typically gain 1.5 grade levels by the end of the school year.
Recognized Effectiveness
DreamBox Learning is the only dual-discipline program rated STRONG by Evidence for ESSA, demonstrating efficacy across all achievement levels and learning environments.
Sixth Grade Curriculum Alignment
By the end of the school year, your sixth grader should feel confident with these key math concepts:
- Addition and Subtraction: Fluency in decimals, integers and rational numbers.
- Multiplication and Division: Division standard algorithm.
- Expressions and Equations: Order of operations with exponents, analyze variables, round & compare integers.
- Geometry: Advanced angle relationships and coordinate grids.
Ratios and Proportions: Calculate percentages and understand ratios in context
Our sixth grade math curriculum is rigorously designed to match each US state’s math standards, Common Core and several Canadian standards. Sixth grade math concepts covered include:
- Add and subtract integers and negative decimals
- Round and compare rational numbers
- Understand the distributive property with variables
- Solve for the area of shapes
- Solve for the volume and surface area of rectangular prisms
- Understand ratios & multiplication
- Rewrite expressions
- And more!
Easy access anytime, anywhere
DreamBox is available on computers, laptops, and iPads through an internet browser and via our iPad app. Whether at home, in the car, or at the park, your first grader can keep practicing math wherever they are. At this time, DreamBox Math is not available on smartphones, Android tablets, or eReaders.
FAQs
Yes! DreamBox offers multiple grade levels and family plan options, making supporting your child’s math learning easier than ever.
DreamBox Math helps sixth graders with math by analyzing how they tackle problems in each lesson. It adjusts activities to match their individual learning style, ensuring they’re consistently challenged at the right level. DreamBox monitors their progress as your kid learns and grows and refines lessons to support their development. This personalized approach creates a unique learning journey tailored just for them!
Support your sixth grader by setting learning goals together! Kids love seeing their progress on DreamBox, which keeps them engaged and motivated. Start with small milestones based on lessons and then advance to focusing on mastering specific skills.
Celebrate their efforts and achievements to build their confidence. Track their progress with the DreamBox Family Dashboard and celebrate their achievements. You can even print certificates to commemorate milestones and celebrate their success!
No, there’s no credit card required to start a free trial with DreamBox.
Sixth Grade Math Resources
You’ve made it – or almost made it – to the top of the elementary school mountain! As a 5th grader, you’ve come a long way in your math journey. Now’s the time where you put your math skills to the test and develop a few new tricks to get you ready for your next adventure: middle school.
Parents, if you’ve asked yourself: How will I ever be able to help my fifth grader with their math work? Here are a few suggestions to help you!
If your state participates in the Common Core initiative you may be wondering: What are the 5th-grade math Common Core standards, and how can you make sure your child is on track? In the article, we outline the 5th grade common core math standards.