Grade 5 Curriculum Overview
A comprehensive look at what your child will learn in Grade 5 at Maple Stars — aligned with the Ontario Ministry of Education.
Grade 5 Curriculum Overview
English
Students continue developing literacy skills through:
- Reading increasingly complex fiction and non-fiction texts
- Writing multi-paragraph compositions
- Research and inquiry projects
- Oral presentations and discussions
- Media literacy and critical thinking
Students should be able to organize ideas logically, support opinions with evidence, and communicate effectively in written and oral formats.
Mathematics
Students learn:
- Whole numbers up to 100,000
- Decimals, fractions, and percentages
- Multi-step problem solving
- Introduction to algebraic equations
- Probability and data management
- Coding and mathematical modelling
- Financial literacy concepts
Students should know multiplication facts up to 12 × 12, and apply them in increasingly complex situations.
Science and Technology
Students investigate:
- Human organ systems
- Conservation of energy and resources
- Forces acting on structures and mechanisms
- Properties of matter
Students begin using scientific inquiry and engineering design processes more independently.
Social Studies
- Heritage and Identity: First Nations and Europeans in early Canada
- People and Environments: Interactions between humans and the environment
Students examine Indigenous perspectives and the historical development of Canadian communities.
Health and Physical Education
Students learn:
- Physical fitness and movement skills
- Healthy eating and nutrition
- Mental health awareness
- Online safety
- Human development and puberty
- Consent and healthy relationships
Health education includes age-appropriate instructions on physical and emotional changes.
The Arts
Students develop skills in:
- Visual Arts
- Music
- Drama
- Dance
Emphasis is placed on creativity, interpretation, and artistic communication.
Core French
Students continue building:
- Vocabulary
- Conversational skills
- Listening comprehension
- Reading and writing in French
Core French is basic level and mandatory from Grade 4 onward.
Have Questions About Grade 5?
Our admissions team is happy to walk you through the curriculum and answer any questions about enrolment.