Suriname Fifth Grade (GLO) - Arithmetic

Information on the specific arithmetic curriculum for fifth grade in Suriname's GLO system is limited. The Ministry of Education, Science and Culture (MinOWC) digitized the GLO curriculum in 2021: However, the exact curriculum document remains difficult to locate. The GLO-toets, a standardized test previously administered to 6th graders, was abolished in 2021:

While the specific details of the Suriname GLO curriculum are unavailable, general fifth-grade math topics typically include:

• Number and Operations: Place value, adding and subtracting decimals, multiplying and dividing decimals, adding and subtracting fractions, multiplying and dividing fractions, converting and displaying units.
• Geometry: Classifying triangles.
• Measurement: Volume.
• Algebraic Thinking: Numerical expressions.

More information on general 5th grade math topics can be found at:

It is important to note that this is a general overview of 5th grade math topics and may not fully reflect the Suriname GLO curriculum. Further research or contacting the Suriname Ministry of Education directly may provide more specific information. The MinOWC website with learning materials is available here: