Eureka Math Squared by Great Minds
Our Math Curriculum
2024 - 2025 Grade 5 Math Program
Eureka Math Squared - Great Minds!
Formally known as EngageNY - Eureka Math is a well known, rigorous curriculum . Great Minds helps students to truly "see" math solutions and understand the standards.
**This is the primary math program for the entire district.
Students have online access to all curriculum.
IXL Math - Supplement Program
The #1 Game-changer for Success!
IXL Math (skills assigned per week)
IXL Math is a comprehensive math review site with an unlimited number of practice questions.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN YOUR PRACTICE make sure you login with your username and password!!!
Log in Instructions:
Go to: IXL MATH
Enter your username and password and click Sign in.
User names: first initial last name (some students have extra characters)
Username: first initial lastname @sheltonps
Example: fbriganti@sheltonps
Password is password1
Please email me if you need your child's sign in.
Once you log in:
Follow the specific link to the standard listed on the assignment page. This will be listed in the Interactive resource column for the week.
HOW TO CHECK YOUR TIME:
1) Click Analytics at the top of your page
2) Underneath USAGE you will see Date Range it is set to show you the last 30 days - click the drop down menu and select CUSTOM - input the start and end date of the assignment. The page will then recalculate and give the time spent practicing.
REMEMBER: Your time is only calculated when you are "Actively" practicing.
XtraMath - Fluency Builder
Basic Facts must be mastered by 5th Grade
XtraMath is designed to build fluency in math facts. All students can benefit from fluency drills in all operations.
Log in Instructions:
Go to: XtraMath
Click Sign in.
Enter Mr. Briganti's email address: fbriganti@sheltonpublicschools.org
Enter YOUR first name.
Enter YOUR four digit pin #
(contact teacher if you don't remember yours)
Click 'Remember" sign in so that you only have to do this once.
Practice your math fluency!
NWEA Assessments
Adaptive Math Testing
NWEA (Northwest Evaluation Association)
Parents & Guardians:
We will be using the adaptive NWEA assessment this year.
Below is a link that provides a good summary of the questions most parents want to know.
Of course, as the assessments are completed they will be sent home and we will meet to discuss everything on them!
Family Guide to NWEA MAP Growth - what is NWEA? What does it measure?
Smarter Balanced Assessment
Take a 5th Grade Practice Math Test
Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) Information, practice tests and resources related to the assessment.
Click here for a comprehensive look at all of the math targets and content standards for 5th Grade.