Thanks to advances in school curriculum plans, students today are learning far more than the basics of reading and math. While core subjects like language arts, mathematics, and science remain essential for progressing through each grade, the modern classroom emphasizes a wide range of skills that go beyond the traditional subjects. Students are now expected to develop computer literacy, interpret maps, understand current events, and even think critically about global issues. From history to geography to digital skills, today’s fifth graders are well-rounded learners with knowledge that might surprise you.
But how well would you fare against them? Do you have the academic skills and knowledge to keep up with what fifth graders are expected to know today? Maybe you’ve got a handle on math, but how about those tricky science facts or world geography? Take our quiz to see how you stack up against today’s students — and see if you’re ready for the fifth-grade challenge!
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Did you know?
Do you know what books today's 5th graders like best?
Among 5th graders and middle schoolers in general, the fantasy genre reigns supreme. J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series continues to top lists of kids' favorite books and series. Wizards, mythological creatures, and adventuresome plots draw kids into these books in ways that historical fiction doesn't always seem to manage. Of course, the trend for fantasy books among grade schoolers isn't exactly new and certainly wasn't begun my Ms. Rowling. Writers like J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis produced book series (The Lord of the Rings and the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe respectively) that have been popular with young readers for decades. If you visit today's public libraries and bookstores, be sure to visit the junior section; you'll see that its studded with fantastical reads!
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