The Common Core State Standards for mathematics are a set of expectations and skills that students need to master to succeed in college and the real world. BarCharts Math Common Core series aligns with those specific standards to help guide students through their classes. Each guide in the series features real-world problems and examples illustrations and tables to help students retain information. The Math Common Core Standards 5th Grade QuickStudy(R) guide focuses on the critical areas of the curriculum so that students can develop fluency and understanding.