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Fifth grade (called Grade 5 in some regions) is a year of education in America and many other nations. The fifth grade is the fifth school year after kindergarten. Students are usually 10–11 years old. Depending on the school district, fifth grade can be either the next-to-last or final year of elementary school. In certain parts of the United States, it is the first year of junior high school. Image File history File links Question_book-3. ... For other uses of terms redirecting here, see US (disambiguation), USA (disambiguation), and United States (disambiguation) Motto In God We Trust(since 1956) (From Many, One; Latin, traditional) Anthem The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City National language English (de facto)1 Demonym American... For other uses, see Kindergarten (disambiguation). ... Primary or elementary education is the first years of formal, structured education that occurs during childhood. ... Middle school (also known as intermediate school or junior high school) covers a period of education that straddles primary/elementary education and secondary education, serving as a bridge between the two. ...

Structure

While courses of study are not regimented nationwide across either country, some conventional expectations of subject matter are generally taught in this grade:

• In mathematics, students usually master long division and work with multiplication of vulgar fractions and decimals. Sometimes this also includes initial exposure to ratios and percentages. Pre-Algebra is sometimes offered as an honors course. Fifth graders may also work more on more advanced long division, such as dividings in the double digits, hundreds, and thousands.
• In language classes the study of grammar begins. This begins as early as the third grade in some schools.
• In social studies, the study of history and geography are furthered. In Ontario, this grade focuses on the history of the student's province (as opposed to fourth grade which covers the student's municipality, and sixth grade which focuses on the country).
• In physical science, the states of matter are introduced, and an introduction to the basics of machines. This could be also introduced as early as the third and fourth grade.
• In life science, the structures and mechanics of plants and animals are illustrated.
• In music, classes may start or continue recorders (sometimes called the flutaphone). The band and choir program usually starts at that age.
• In P.E. (physical education), some schools start sexual education or gender-specific health education.

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International equivalents

Brazil

Throughout the country now, the time for elementary school were recently raised from 8 to 9 years, and the minimum age required to the fifth grade was changed from 9 to 10 years old. The 1988 Brazilian Constitution said about education that it is, a right for all, duty of the State and of the family, and is to be promoted with the collaboration of society, with the objective of fully developing the person, preparing the individual for the exercise of citizenship and qualifying...

United Kingdom

It's equivalent is Year 6 in England and Wales, where it is usually the last year of primary education. In Northern Ireland, the equivalent is Primary 7, which is also the final year of primary education. In Scotland it is known as Primary 6. In schools in England and Wales Year Six is the sixth year after reception. ... Education in England is the responsibility of Department for Education and Skills at national level and, in the case of publicly funded compulsory education, of Local Education Authorities. ... Education in Wales differs in certain respects from the system used elsewhere in the United Kingdom. ... A primary school in Český Těšín, Poland Primary education is the first stage of compulsory education. ... Education in Northern Ireland differs slightly from the system used elsewhere in the United Kingdom. ... This article is about the country. ...

See also

• Education in England
• Education in Scotland
• Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?