This post specifically looks at how formulas can be used solve problems involving linear relationships in the form of graphs, tables, equations, and verbal descriptions. Read more about TEKS Tools and their rationale here . Formulas Formulas account for around 22% of each 7th grade STAAR test. These formulas are applied to solve problems related to volume, surface area, composite figures, linear relationships, and composite figures. The main function of a formula is to unde

This post specifically looks at how algebraic reasoning can be used to translate problem situations to algebraic representations . Read more about TEKS Tools and their rationale here . Algebraic Reasoning Algebraic reasoning accounts for around 27% of each 6th grade STAAR test. This thinking does not use a visible tool but instead relies on applying algebraic concepts to expressions, equations, and inequalities. The main function of algebraic reasoning is to identify relati

This post specifically looks at how algebraic reasoning can be used to solve one-step equations and inequalities . Read more about TEKS Tools and their rationale here . Algebraic Reasoning Algebraic reasoning accounts for around 27% of each 6th grade STAAR test. This thinking does not use a visible tool but instead relies on applying algebraic concepts to expressions, equations, and inequalities. The main function of algebraic reasoning is to identify relationships in probl

This post specifically looks at how algebraic reasoning can be used to solve one-step equations and inequalities . Read more about TEKS Tools and their rationale here . Algebraic Reasoning Algebraic reasoning accounts for around 27% of each 6th grade STAAR test. This thinking does not use a visible tool but instead relies on applying algebraic concepts to expressions, equations, and inequalities. The main function of algebraic reasoning is to identify relationships in probl

This post specifically looks at how number lines can be used to solve problems involving ratios, rates, and percents . Read more about TEKS Tools and their rationale here . Number Lines Number lines account for around 34% of each 6th grade STAAR test. Within this tool are many uses: understanding number and operations, equivalent forms, linear relationships, and ratios, rates, and percents. The main function of a number line is to solve problems involving the four operation

This post specifically looks at how number lines can be used to generate equivalent forms and understand linear relationships . Read more about TEKS Tools and their rationale here . Number Lines Number lines account for around 34% of each 6th grade STAAR test. Within this tool are many uses: understanding number and operations, equivalent forms, linear relationships, and ratios, rates, and percents. The main function of a number line is to solve problems involving the four

This post specifically looks at how number lines can be used to understand place value relationships and solve operational problems . Read more about TEKS Tools and their rationale here . Number Lines Number lines account for around 34% of each 6th grade STAAR test. Within this tool are many uses: understanding number and operations, equivalent forms, linear relationships, and ratios, rates, and percents. The main function of a number line is to solve problems involving the

This post specifically looks at how formulas can be used solve problems involving unit conversions. Read more about TEKS Tools and their rationale here . Formulas Formulas account for around 8% of each 6th grade STAAR test. These formulas are applied to solve problems related to area, volume, and converting units. The main function of a formula is to understand the relationship between quantities. In fourth grade, students were first introduced to the formulas for area and

This post specifically looks at how formulas can be used solve problems involving volume. Read more about TEKS Tools and their rationale here . Formulas Formulas account for around 8% of each 6th grade STAAR test. These formulas are applied to solve problems related to area, volume, and converting units. The main function of a formula is to understand the relationship between quantities. In fourth grade, students were first introduced to the formulas for area and perimeter

This post specifically looks at how formulas can be used solve problems involving area. Read more about TEKS Tools and their rationale here . Formulas Formulas account for around 8% of each 6th grade STAAR test. These formulas are applied to solve problems related to area, volume, and converting units. The main function of a formula is to understand the relationship between quantities. In fourth grade, students were first introduced to the formulas for area and perimeter of

This post specifically looks at how equal groups strip diagrams can be used to solve a variety of problems. Read more about TEKS Tools and their rationale here . Strip Diagram Strip diagrams account for around 6% of each 6th grade STAAR test. Within this tool are many variations: part-whole, equal groups, and comparison. First introduced in 3rd grade, their usefulness diminishes as the numbers and operations increase in complexity. The main function of a strip diagram is to

Since the 2022 STAAR redesign, aka STAAR 2.0, a noted increase in complexity has emerged. Students are asked to think and solve in ways that even cause some adults to pause. Rather than more drill and test prep, a more nuanced approach is needed to ensure student success. Each year's test brings new surprises, and it's necessary for us to equip them with better tools to make sense of the problems. Process standards Instead of prepping them based on what the test looked like l

This post specifically looks at how algebraic reasoning can be used to identify prime and composite numbers. Read more about TEKS Tools and their rationale here . Algebraic Reasoning Algebraic reasoning, the fifth TEKS Tool , accounts for around 9% of each 5th grade STAAR test. This thinking does not use a visible tool but instead relies on applying algebraic concepts to expressions, equations, and inequalities. The main function of algebraic reasoning is to identify patter

This post specifically looks at how algebraic reasoning can be used to simplify expressions using the order of operations. Read more about TEKS Tools and their rationale here . Algebraic Reasoning Algebraic reasoning, the fifth TEKS Tool , accounts for around 9% of each 5th grade STAAR test. This thinking does not use a visible tool but instead relies on applying algebraic concepts to expressions, equations, and inequalities. The main function of algebraic reasoning is to i

This post specifically looks at how formulas can be used solve problems involving volume. Read more about TEKS Tools and their rationale here . Formulas Formulas, the fourth TEKS Tool , account for around 7% of each 5th grade STAAR test. These formulas are applied to solve problems related to area, perimeter, and volume. The main function of a formula is to understand the relationship between quantities. In fourth grade, students were first introduced to the formulas for ar

This post specifically looks at how formulas can be used solve problems involving area and perimeter. Read more about TEKS Tools and their rationale here . Formulas Formulas, the fourth TEKS Tool , account for around 7% of each 5th grade STAAR test. These formulas are applied to solve problems related to area, perimeter, and volume. The main function of a formula is to understand the relationship between quantities. In fourth grade, students were first introduced to the for

This post specifically looks at how place value charts can be used to compare/order numbers. Read more about TEKS Tools and their rationale here . PlAce Value Charts Place value charts, the third TEKS Tool , account for around 9% of each 5th grade STAAR test. These charts help students understand our base-10 number system, including the use of decimals. The main function of a place value chart is to show the relationship between place value locations in our number system. B

This post specifically looks at how place value charts can be used to compose/decompose numbers. Read more about TEKS Tools and their rationale here . PlAce Value Charts Place value charts, the third TEKS Tool , account for around 9% of each 5th grade STAAR test. These charts help students understand our base-10 number system, including the use of decimals. The main function of a place value chart is to show the relationship between place value locations in our number syste

This post specifically looks at how number lines can be used to solve a variety of problems involving rounding, estimation, and the four operations . Read more about TEKS Tools and their rationale here . Number Lines Number lines, the second TEKS Tool , account for around 22% of each 5th grade STAAR test. Within this tool are many uses: representing and solving fraction operations, interpreting number pair relationships, and solving problems involving rounding and the operat

This post specifically looks at how number lines can be used to explore number pair relationships in real-world scenarios . Read more about TEKS Tools and their rationale here . Number Lines Number lines, the second TEKS Tool , account for around 22% of each 5th grade STAAR test. Within this tool are many uses: representing and solving fraction operations, interpreting number pair relationships, and solving problems involving rounding and the operations. The main function o