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Complaints About 5th Grade Math Curriculum
Increased Rigor Gap: The 5th-grade curriculum introduces "foundational algebraic concepts," volume, and fraction/decimal fluency. Parents complain that students who did not fully master 4th-grade basics are "lost" as the curriculum accelerates toward middle school preparation. But Dr. Kevin L. Powell and Tutor Charlotte can do remedial 4th grade math to fill the gaps while teaching 5th grade math at the same time.
Heavy Testing Burden: CMS has added multiple layers of assessments, including I-ready diagnostics, MAP, and unit-specific mid- and summative assessments. Parents feel that "teaching to the test" consumes time that could be spent on deep conceptual understanding. But Dr. Kevin L. Powell and Tutor Charlotte teaches and tutors students to deeply understand and master the concepts to advance in math.
Lack of Physical Resources: Like 4th grade, the reliance on digital platforms (like the 2025-2026 "EnVision" or "Open Up" materials) remains a sticking point for parents who prefer physical textbooks to help their children study at home. But Dr. Kevin L. Powell and Tutor Charlotte can get your student a physical textbook to read and study for the lowest possible cost.
Overcrowded Classrooms: In some elementary schools, 5th-grade math classes house between 26 and 34 students. Parents complain that teachers cannot provide the individual attention required for complex 5th-grade concepts like multi-digit division and fraction operations. But Dr. Kevin L. Powell and Tutor Charlotte cand do 1 on 1 tutoring and give your student all the time they need to learn the complexities of all levels of math.
Complaints About the CMS System for 5th Graders
Achievement Disparities: While CMS reported "historic" gains in 2025, overall math proficiency for grades 3-8 only recently climbed to approximately 56%. Parents of color, in particular, highlight that Black and Hispanic students continue to lag behind their white and Asian peers by significant margins. But Dr. Kevin L. Powell and Tutor Charlotte has a philosophy about math-there is no level of math. A fourth grader can learn any level of math if taught well.
Preparation for Middle School: There is a common complaint that the system does not adequately bridge the gap between elementary and middle school. Parents worry that 5th graders are not meeting the "College and Career Ready" (CCR) targets—which for 2025 was set at 37% but only reached 33%—leaving them unprepared for 6th-grade Honors math. But Dr. Kevin L. Powell and Tutor Charlotte understands the transition from 5th grade math to 6th grade math and we introduce the 5th graders to algebra early.
What a master tutor will do as your 5th Grade student’s tutor?
Be a private teacher to your student and give them one on one attention to their learning needs.
Why every student should have an affordable academic tutor to help them achieve academic success!
Imagine your child having a professional master tutor to help them do the following:
Help with homework daily.
Help preparing for quizzes, tests, and exams.
Time management skills.
Reading comprehension practice.
Learn advance math skills beyond their grade level.
Learn study skills so they become independent learners.
Learn test taking technique, critical reading skills, and analytical reasoning.
Improve the student’s grades by identifying academic weaknesses and teaching your student the academic concepts they find difficult.
Long-term preparation for high SAT/ACT scores.
We offer the following in our academic tutoring programs:
Live 1 on 1 tutoring sessions 7 days a week.
Help with math and English grammar homework daily.
Flexible tutoring schedules for the busy student.
Comprehension practice quizzes, tests, and exams to prepare your student for school.
A pathway to a college or university with long-term academic preparation.
Meet Your Student's Private Professor: Dr. Kevin L. Powell, Mathematician, Physicist, Logician, and Writer
Experience the difference that expert, one-on-one attention makes.
At Tutor Charlotte, your student receives personalized guidance from Dr. Kevin L. Powell, an esteemed educator dedicated to understanding and addressing your student’s unique learning issues with patience, understanding, and humor.
Dr. Powell inspires and motivates students to learn as much as possible, providing the dedicated attention they need and deserve.
A Remarkable Educational Background
Dr. Powell brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the classroom:
Doctorate in Mathematics
Master’s Degrees in: Business Administration, Economics, and Physics
Bachelor’s of Science Degree in: Business Administration
Associate’s of Applied Science Degree in: Accounting
In addition to his extensive academic credentials, Dr. Powell is an esteemed logician with two years of specialized study in logic, ensuring a structured and comprehensive approach to teaching complex subjects.
The questions I ask at the beginning of every tutoring session.
1. Do you have any homework that I can help you with today?
2. Do you have a quiz, test, or exam this week I can help you prepare for?
3. Do you need a lesson on a particular concept your teacher taught that you did not understand?
4. What did your math teacher teach you today?
Tutor Charlotte Program I: Deep Mathematics & Language Arts Support Grades 4-8 Tutoring All Year Long Cost $170.00 per month!
Elevate your student’s academic performance with Tutor Charlotte Program I, a premier online learning experience designed for 5th graders. For just $170.00 per month, your child receives up to 28 to 30 hours of expert instruction or more per month—to master core subjects and build lifelong confidence.
Why Choose Program I?
Comprehensive Math Mastery: From General Math and Pre-Algebra to Math I, Geometry, and Set Theory and Logic (Thinking Mathematically!), we simplify complex concepts to ensure your student excels.
Elite Language Arts Training: We bridge the gap in English Grammar, Reading Comprehension, and Composition to create powerful communicators.
New for 2026 – Tech Literacy: Students now receive introductory lessons in Python programming and Visual Studio Code, teaching them to write, debug, and execute code in a professional development environment.
Curriculum-Aligned Learning: Our lessons follow your school’s specific standards, ensuring every hour spent with us translates to higher grades in the classroom.
Maximum Flexibility: Intensive online tutoring is available 7 days a week, fitting seamlessly into your family’s busy schedule.
Free History Enrichment: Gain exclusive access to lectures in American and World History via the Tutor Charlotte YouTube Channel youtube.com/@Dr.KevinLPowell.
Customizable Science Add-On
Prepare your student for high school success by adding Chemistry, Physics, or Biology to their program. This add-on includes a weekly 30-minute lecture, specialized notes, and regular assessments to track progress.
Give your child the academic edge they deserve.
*A one-time non-refundable registration fee $100.00 and one-time non-refundable orientation tutoring class fee $26.06 apply. *After the orientation tutoring class, a parent can get a complete refund of the program fee $170.00, registration fee $100.00, and orientation fee $26.06 if they cancel their student’s enrollment in Tutor Charlotte within 24 hours.
There is no contract. There is no obligation to continue. You pay month to month only. You can stop academic tutoring anytime.
Professor: Dr. Kevin L. Powell, Mathematician and Physicist
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Compare our Tutor Charlotte flat price $170.00 a month for 28 to 30 hours of tutoring to our competitor Sylvan Learning Center. They charge you:
Personalized Tutoring and Homework Help: $50+ per session
ACT and SAT Group Classes: $900+ per class
STEM & Academic Camps: $200+ per camp
Compare our Tutor Charlotte flat price $170.00 a month for 28 to 30 hours of tutoring to our competitor Huntington Learning Center. Their customer complained “They provide a diagnostic and then tell you they will need 80 sessions with your child, at $70-$85 per hour. I contracted for 20 sessions to see how it went before committing to more, then I was told they still need to "learn" my child. Ridiculous! My daughter was bored after 10 sessions, we stopped after 13 and I asked for a credit for the unused hours.”
What can Tutor Charlotte do to help my student in math?
Tutor Charlotte can provide your student with a solid foundation in mathematics. By building a solid foundation in math, student gain the confidence to learn high levels of mathematics.
Will the master tutor, Dr. Kevin L. Powell, contact my student’s teachers?
Yes, if given permission by a parent. I like to work closely with the student’s teacher in order to get the best result for your student. Click “Academic Permission Form” and print it out. Complete the form and give it to each teacher who should be contacted by Dr. Powell.
Question: What is a typical Tutor Charlotte tutoring session like?
During the tutoring session, we ask the student the following questions and tutor what the student needs:
1. Do you have any homework that I can help you with today?
2. Do you have a quiz, test, or exam this week I can help you prepare for?
3. Do you need a lesson on a particular concept your teacher taught that you did not understand?
4. What did your Language Arts teacher, math teacher, and or science teacher teach you today?
Question: Do I need a desktop computer for my student?
Yes, your student must have access to the internet, speakers on their computer, and I recommend access to a working printer to printout academic work. I recommend a desktop computer over Ipads and other devices.
Do you do academic assessments of your students?
Yes, my students do continuous academic assessments in math and English grammar to determine the student’s skills in the subject being tutored. The continuous academic assessment allows us to adjust your student’s academic tutoring to fit their needs.
Question: Do you tutor ELA?
After a careful assessment of the student’s English grammar skills, the student is taught by the master tutor, Dr. Kevin L. Powell, using the Glencoe Language Arts English Grammar and Composition Handbook with complete assessment questions in each chapter based on the reading level of the student. In addition, the student will begin studying and incorporating 5,014 SAT vocabulary words for reading comprehension. The student is continuously tested to measure their academic progress. The student is taught English composition (writing and structure).
4th Grade English Grammar and Composition Handbook
5th Grade English Grammar and Composition Handbook
6th Grade English Grammar and Composition Handbook
7th Grade English Grammar and Composition Handbook
8th Grade English Grammar and Composition Handbook
Dr. Kevin L. Powell tutors and teaches 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th mathematics strictly from the textbooks, and remedial 3rd grade Saxon math.
In 2026, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) 5th Grade math curriculum is aligned with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study (NCSCOS). The district primarily uses Illustrative Mathematics and EnVision Mathematics to deliver a curriculum focused on preparing students for middle school through three critical areas: fraction operations, decimal fluency, and volume.
Core Content Standards
The curriculum is divided into several major domains:
Number and Operations (Base Ten): Students master the place value system up to the thousandths place. They develop fluency with multi-digit whole number multiplication and division (extending to 2-digit divisors) and perform all four operations with decimals to the hundredths.
Number and Operations (Fractions): This is a primary focus of 5th grade. Students learn to add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators and apply their understanding to multiply and divide fractions (specifically unit fractions by whole numbers and vice versa).
Measurement and Data: Students learn to convert units within a given measurement system (e.g., centimeters to meters). They also study geometric measurement, specifically developing an understanding of volume as an attribute of solid figures and relating it to multiplication and addition.
Geometry: Students classify two-dimensional figures based on their properties and learn to graph points on a coordinate plane to solve real-world problems.
Operations and Algebraic Thinking: Students write and interpret numerical expressions using parentheses, brackets, or braces and analyze mathematical patterns and relationships.
Curriculum Resources & Methodology
Primary Resources: CMS uses Illustrative Mathematics, which emphasizes concrete manipulatives and problem-solving to build conceptual understanding. Some schools also utilize EnVision Mathematics to follow a structured pacing guide that integrates digital and physical practice.
Instructional Style: Rather than just memorizing procedures, students are expected to "make sense of problems" and "construct viable arguments," explaining the how and why behind their math.
Digital Tools: Platforms like IXL are used to track student progress against specific North Carolina standards, providing targeted practice for skills like adding decimals to thousandths or converting customary units.
Typical Pacing (2025–2026 Academic Year)
The curriculum generally follows this sequence:
Quarter 1: Multi-digit multiplication and division; decimal place value and operations.
Quarter 2: Continued work with decimals and the start of fraction addition/subtraction.
Quarter 3: Fraction multiplication/division; measurement conversions and data representation.
Quarter 4: Volume, geometry, coordinate planes, and End-of-Grade (EOG) test preparation.
