Daily Practice and Problems

The Daily Practice and Problems (DPP) is a set of short exercises that provides a structure for ongoing review and study of math concepts, skills, and math facts. To support this daily routine, at least two DPP items are included for each class session. The first item for a lesson is always a Bit and the others will be either Tasks, Challenges, or Bits. Nine icons designate the subject matter of the DPP items.

Algebra
Computation
Data
Geometry
Math Facts
Measurement
Money
Number Sense
Time

Unit 2 Daily Practice Problems A–RR

Choose a practice problem here
A Addition and Subtraction
Practice B Bikes and Trikes C Median Time D Measure Pencils E Facts for 5s and 10s F Adding Time G Smallest and Largest H Brownie Fractions I Patterns with Zeros J Finding Fractions K Parts of a Whole L Compare Fractions to  1/2 M Missing Numbers N Fraction Skip Counting O More Facts for 5s and 10s P Finding the Median Q Mixed Numbers and
Improper Fractions R Movie Schedules S Fact Families T Sorting Fractions U Multiplying by Numbers
Ending in Zero V Nickels and Dimes W Fractions to Order X Trading Times Y Problem Solving:
5s and 10s Z Fence Painting AA Multiplication and
Division Sentences BB Where Are You CC Fraction Fill DD Pieces and Parts EE Compare Fractions FF Pencils and Erasers GG Quiz: 5s and 10s HH Leaves on a Tree II Estimating Sums JJ Making Change KK Where on the Number Line LL Are They Equal MM Missing Numbers NN Making Vases OO Sharing Pizza PP Estimating Sums and
Differences QQ Make It True RR Equivalent Fractions DPP Teacher Notes

Students will need: the Addition Strategies Menu, Subtraction Strategies Menu, Fraction Chart, Fractions on Number Lines Chart, Division Facts I Know and Multiplication Facts I Know charts, fraction circle pieces, a stopwatch or clock with a second hand, a centimeter ruler, and a calculator readily available.

 

Problem of the Week

A DPP item that can serve as the Problem of the Week will be identified for every week of the unit and will always be a Task or a Challenge. The intention is that students be given a problem that allows time for thoughtful consideration of the strategies they are developing. Such a problem may require more reflection, maybe some trial and error, and may not be immediately solvable at first glance. At the end of the week, students can share their strategies. The following DPP items in this unit can each serve as a Problem of the Week:

Challenge B in Lesson 1
Challenge J in Lesson 3
Task V in Lesson 6
Challenge HH in Lesson 10

Practice of the Division Facts

Some DPPs focus on the development of the multiplication and division math facts. See Figure 1. See the Letter Home for more specifics about the math facts strategies developed in the DPPs in this unit.

Unit DPP Multiplication and Division Facts Group Focus
2 E, I, M, O, S, V, Y, AA, GG, JJ, MM 5s and 10s Use strategies fluently
3   2s and 3s
4   9s
5   Square Numbers
6   Last Six Facts
7   Last Six Facts
8   Review all facts

 
Figure 1: Development of multiplication and division math facts in Grade 5 and in this unit

For information on the specific tools and strategies used to practice and assess the division facts in Grade 5, see the Lesson Guide for Unit 2 Lesson 1.