Understanding Volume
I can explain what volume measures.
- Worksheet 16 problems. Models and Computation.
- Worksheet 26 problems. Find, Fix, and Work Backward.
- Worksheet 36 problems. Apply, Compare, and Design.
Grade 5 Volume Worksheets
Build volume from layers of unit cubes, then connect counting to formulas for rectangular prisms. Decompose composite figures and distinguish cubic units from square units. Fractional-edge activities provide an extension; choose them when the student's course is ready for that reasoning.
Choose a skill to practice
6 skills with 18 worksheet PDFs
Clear filtersMeasuring Volume with Unit Cubes
I can measure volume with unit cubes.
- Worksheet 18 problems. Models and Computation.
- Worksheet 28 problems. Find, Fix, and Work Backward.
- Worksheet 38 problems. Apply, Compare, and Design.
Finding Volume Using Formulas
I can use formulas to find volume.
- Worksheet 16 problems. Models and Computation.
- Worksheet 26 problems. Find, Fix, and Work Backward.
- Worksheet 36 problems. Apply, Compare, and Design.
Volume of Composite Figures
I can find volume of composite figures.
- Worksheet 16 problems. Models and Computation.
- Worksheet 26 problems. Find, Fix, and Work Backward.
- Worksheet 36 problems. Apply, Compare, and Design.
Solving Real-World Volume Problems
I can solve real-world volume problems.
- Worksheet 18 problems. Models and Computation.
- Worksheet 28 problems. Find, Fix, and Work Backward.
- Worksheet 38 problems. Apply, Compare, and Design.
Volume with Fractional Edge Lengths
I can reason about volume with fractional edge lengths.
- Worksheet 16 problems. Models and Computation.
- Worksheet 26 problems. Find, Fix, and Work Backward.
- Worksheet 36 problems. Apply, Compare, and Design.
Make one worksheet a useful practice session
Ask the student to estimate, solve, and explain a check. Use the worked solutions after an independent attempt, then choose a different worksheet to apply the same skill in another way.
Read each worksheet description before choosing a task. Worksheet numbers are not difficulty ratings. Use a different form to apply the skill in a new way, not just to repeat the same questions.
Explore Grade 5 lessons or find a short topic quiz. Grade-level sequences vary; select the skills that match the student's current work.
Which PDF pages should I print?
Print page 1 for students. Page 2 contains worked solutions. Page 3 has optional book recommendations and is not needed for the activity.
When should students use the answer key?
Try the questions independently first. Then compare the steps, explain a correction, and check the result with a model or another method.
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