I'm not the author, nor did I change the wording. They know the school routine and they still like to learn, but those preadolescent hormones are beginning to kick in and they're definitely becoming more daring. They're more willing to question authority and test their limits. Divide one-digit numbers and work with fractions, mixed numbers, and common denominators.
Fifth grade is an amplified version of fourth, however.
So if children are shaky in any of these areas, they have time to polish their skills as well as explore new territory. Focus for the Year Responsibility. But there's more emphasis on independent reading and research. We have to prepare kids for junior and senior high school, when they'll be changing teachers and doing independent research projects. It's important for them to realize they have to take responsibility for their studies and behavior.