How Is My Fifth Grader Doing in School?: What to Expect and How to Help

As the parent of a fifth grader, you may be asking yourself: My child says she's too busy to read. Is there anything I can do? My child is learning pre-algebra,but he doesn't know his times tables! Help! What can I do to make sure my child is prepared for middle school and beyond? When your child entered fifth grade, you may have breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that you no longer needed to coach your child in basic reading and math skills. But parental involvement is more important than ever for the fifth grader. Academics are getting tougher. Expectations are higher. Children who have glided through school up until now may run into difficulties. Don't worry. How Is My Fifth Grader Doing in School? will help you find out what your child knows, what your child needs to know, and how to work with your child to ensure success in school.

Jennifer Richard Jacobson received her BS in Education in 1980 from Lesley College and her master's in Education from Harvard Graduate School of Education. She has taught preschool through sixth grade and has served in a variety of administrative positions in several New England schools. She has written over twenty books for classroom use. She lives in Maine with her husband and two children.