Progress Monitoring Probes for 5th Grade Math
A set of five parallel math probes for 5th graders covering decimal addition and subtraction with regrouping, long division, multi-digit multiplication with decimals, fraction operations with unlike denominators, and scaffolded two-step word problems. Each probe includes workspace and a step-by-step checklist, making it well suited to short, repeated progress checks in a 20 to 30 minute window or small-group intervention time.
“Please create a progress monitoring probe with 1 each of decimal addition and subtraction with regrouping, 1 long division with no remainder decimals in the dividend, 1 multi-digit multiplication with decimals, 1 each of addition and subtraction of fractions with unlike denominators, and 2 word problems whose answers are scaffolded to identify the right operation, set up the problem, and solve it. Please provide workspace and a scaffolded checklist with steps. Create 5 different problem sets, please.”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Administer one probe set at a regular interval (for example, every two weeks) under the same conditions each time so the scores are comparable across the year.
- Discussion question after the probe: "Which step in the checklist did you find most tricky, and why?" This helps students name their own error patterns, such as forgetting to regroup or misplacing a decimal point.
- Scaffold for struggling readers and learners: allow the checklist to be read aloud and let students use the multiplication chart from the warm-up section as a reference for multiplication and long division items.
- Extension for advanced students: have them write an explanation of how they chose the operation for each word problem, or create a new word problem that requires the same two-step reasoning.
- Estimated time: about 25 to 30 minutes to complete one full probe, plus 5 minutes to review the checklist together.
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Try Diffit for free“Please create a progress monitoring probe with 1 each of decimal addition and subtraction with regrouping, 1 long division with no remainder decimals in the dividend, 1 multi-digit multiplication with decimals, 1 each of addition and subtraction of fractions with unlike denominators, and 2 word problems whose answers are scaffolded to identify the right operation, set up the problem, and solve it. Please provide workspace and a scaffolded checklist with steps. Create 5 different problem sets, please.”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Administer one probe set at a regular interval (for example, every two weeks) under the same conditions each time so the scores are comparable across the year.
- Discussion question after the probe: "Which step in the checklist did you find most tricky, and why?" This helps students name their own error patterns, such as forgetting to regroup or misplacing a decimal point.
- Scaffold for struggling readers and learners: allow the checklist to be read aloud and let students use the multiplication chart from the warm-up section as a reference for multiplication and long division items.
- Extension for advanced students: have them write an explanation of how they chose the operation for each word problem, or create a new word problem that requires the same two-step reasoning.
- Estimated time: about 25 to 30 minutes to complete one full probe, plus 5 minutes to review the checklist together.
Progress Monitoring Probes for 5th Grade Math
A set of five parallel math probes for 5th graders covering decimal addition and subtraction with regrouping, long division, multi-digit multiplication with decimals, fraction operations with unlike denominators, and scaffolded two-step word problems. Each probe includes workspace and a step-by-step checklist, making it well suited to short, repeated progress checks in a 20 to 30 minute window or small-group intervention time.
What is Diffit?
Teachers use Diffit to get quality materials for their unique classrooms. Adjust difficulty, add scaffolds, or change the topic to get started.
Try Diffit for free