Top-Rated Grade 5 Math Tutors

Mathnasium works with students of all skill levels to help them learn and master any 5th grade math topic, including:

• Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions and mixed numbers
• Converting between fractions, decimals, and percents
• Calculating percents
• Decimal operations to the hundredths place
• Understanding volume and calculating it using unit cubes and formulas
• Interpreting and creating line plots, bar graphs, and coordinate graphs
• Working with multi-digit numbers using place value strategies
• Solving multi-step word problems involving all four operations
• Understanding the order of operations (PEMDAS)
• Comparing, rounding, and estimating decimals
• Learning the basics of algebra, like solving equations in the form ax = b

Our specially trained tutors follow learning plans personalized to each student’s learning style and goals. This helps us tailor instruction to your child’s needs, so they can tackle any 5^th grade math topic with confidence.

Yes. Fractions, decimals, and percents are often challenging for 5th graders, so we build upon what they already know and gradually introduce topics, breaking them down into manageable steps, including:

• Understanding percents as a proportion of 100
• Calculating percents using real-world scenarios
• Adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators
• Multiplying and dividing fractions and mixed numbers in real-world contexts
• Reading, writing, and comparing decimals to the thousandth
• Performing operations with decimals
• Converting between fractions, decimals, and percents using proportional reasoning

Our tutors use a combination of visual, verbal, and written techniques to ensure students truly understand how these number systems work.

We teach volume using a hands-on and conceptual approach. Students learn to:

• Count unit cubes to measure volume
• Use the volume formula (length × width × height) for rectangular prisms
• Understand volume as an attribute of three-dimensional space

For measurement, students convert between metric and customary units and apply these skills in word problems.

Yes. Our specially trained tutors guide students through PEMDAS (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, Addition and Subtraction) so they understand:

• Which steps come first in multi-operation problems
• How to apply the rule consistently and correctly
• Why following the correct order leads to accurate results
• How to identify the order of steps in word problems using multiple math operations

Yes. We teach 5th graders how to plot points on coordinate grids, read and create line plots and bar graphs, and analyze and interpret data from real-life scenarios.

Yes, we can! Our tutors start by strengthening place value understanding, which helps 5^th graders line up digits correctly and regroup accurately. We use visual models and step-by-step techniques to help students understand the “why” behind each operation, not just the “how.”

Over time, they develop the accuracy, speed, and confidence to solve even complex addition and subtraction problems on their own.

Yes! At Mathnasium, we teach 5th graders how to multiply whole numbers by fractions in a way that makes sense and builds confidence. 

Our instructors explain that multiplying by a fraction means taking part of a whole number, and we use visual models like fraction bars to show what this looks like.

We teach division in a way that breaks big problems into manageable steps and builds real understanding. At Mathnasium, our tutors guide 5th graders to divide:

• A three-digit number by a multiple of 10 (like 240 ÷ 30)
• A three-digit number by a two-digit number with no zeros in the divisor (like 384 ÷ 12)
• A four-digit number by a two-digit number (like 1,176 ÷ 14)

Our goal is for students to not just get the answer, but to understand how and why division works.

We create customized learning plans for each student, taking into account their strengths, knowledge gaps, and academic goals.

Whether they are looking to catch up or keep up in their math class, students will work with tutors to bridge their knowledge gaps and expand their mathematical thinking in a nurturing and engaging environment.

As a result, as many as 93% of our students report an improved attitude towards math after attending Mathnasium.

See how we work with students looking to catch up in their math class.

Certainly! Whether they are preparing for tests or simply looking for a new challenge, advanced students can explore new topics and pursue their unique academic goals at Mathnasium.

See how we work with advanced math students.

Mathnasium's specially trained tutors will help 5th grade students develop the skills and confidence to improve their performance in class.

Following personalized learning plans, our tutors help students close their knowledge gaps while enhancing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. As a result, 90% of our students report better grades in math after enrolling at Mathnasium. 

Yes, our tutors can set aside time during each session to help students with their homework.

No, our 5th grade math tutors do not assign homework. 

There is no difference between our in-center and online math tutoring. Our live, face-to-face online sessions are even held by the same tutors you would meet at your nearest Mathnasium Learning Center.

Students begin their Mathnasium journey by taking a diagnostic assessment. The assessment-based insights allow us to identify each student’s current skill level and create a personalized learning plan that will put them on the best path to math mastery.

Enrolling at Mathnasium is as easy as one-two-three: 

• Find a learning center and contact them, even if your child will be following an online learning program.
• Book an assessment so we can pinpoint any learning gaps and develop a personalized learning plan guided by specially trained math tutors. 
• Schedule your sessions. Your local Center Director is there to help you schedule the sessions for your child and guide you through the process.