5th Grade Fractions Math Journal Prompts

Finding effective tools to teach fractions to 5th graders and keep them engaged can be a challenge. However, this paperless collection of 5th grade fractions math journal prompts is a straightforward addition to your math block. Fed up with the daily chore of making copies, only for students to stash them away in their desks or backpacks? With its one-click format, this resource requires no paper, making it easy to manage and saving both time and stress. Furthermore, the editable text allows for effortless customization to suit your classroom’s unique needs. With a consistent page layout, students can easily respond to prompts in their math journals by referencing the example layout on the screen and copying it.

Skills Included

• Adding Mixed Numbers with Unlike Denominators
• Adding Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators
• Subtracting Mixed Numbers with Unlike Denominators
• Subtracting Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators
• Adding & Subtracting Proper Fractions with Unlike Denominators (2 Step Story Problem)
• Calculating Area of a Rectangle with Fractional Side Lengths
• Fractions of a Whole
• Multiplying Fractions
• Multiplying Fractions Using Picture Models
• Multiplying Mixed Numbers
• Multiplying Proper Fractions
• Understanding Multiplication as Scaling
• Dividing Fractions with Picture Models
• Dividing Unit Fractions by Whole Numbers
• Dividing Whole Numbers by Unit Fractions
• Dividing Whole Numbers with Mixed Number Quotients

*Please view the preview to see a detailed list of all standards included*

Slide Formats Included

Math prompts are included in 3 formats so you can choose which one is best for your class and curriculum timeline:

• One-Click PowerPoint Slides
• One-Click Google Slides
• Printable Cut + Glue Prompts

Teacher & Parent-Friendly

Each math journal slide is number-coded to correspond with a skill key so teachers can look at any student journal page and quickly identify the skill and its content.

Editable + Customizable

THE BEST PART?! This journal pack is almost 100% editable to fit your classroom. ALL text is editable so you can:

• Change names in prompts to match your students’ names
• Change numbers in prompts to differentiate OR reuse the same prompt in a different way
• Change the slide title if you choose to use this as a small group activity rather than a math journal

Do I need a SmartBoard?

No! Project the prompts on any blank surface in your classroom, or you can print the printable prompts to cut and paste into student journals.

Tell me EVERYTHING I get:

Included in this pack, you will receive:

• 45 unique prompts (Available in PowerPoint, Google Slides, PDF, or print-friendly versions)
• Math Journal Cover (fits any standard-sized spiral notebook; comes in color and black & white)
• Directions for classroom implementation, tips for editing, and more!
• A key that corresponds to all prompts’ codes so you can quickly assess student understanding throughout the year

This math journal is ideal for 5th grade but might be able to be used in other grade levels depending on your students.