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 ident

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 area a

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 formula

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. By vi

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 system. B

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 operations

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 of a n

This post specifically looks at how number lines can be used to solve fractional problems involving 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 operations. The main function of a num

This post specifically looks at how comparison strip diagrams can be used to solve a variety of problems. Read more about TEKS Tools and their rationale here. Strip Diagram Strip diagrams, the first TEKS Tool, account for around 33% of each 5th grade STAAR test. Within this tool are many variations: part-whole, equal groups, and comparison. By far, the most common type of 5th grade strip diagrams is equal groups. The main function of a strip diagram is to show the relationshi

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, the first TEKS Tool, account for around 33% of each 5th grade STAAR test. Within this tool are many variations: part-whole, equal groups, and comparison. By far, the most common type of 5th grade strip diagrams is equal groups. The main function of a strip diagram is to show the relations

This post specifically looks at how part-whole strip diagrams can be used to solve a variety of problems. Read more about TEKS Tools and their rationale here. Strip Diagram Strip diagrams, the first TEKS Tool, account for around 33% of each 5th grade STAAR test. Within this tool are many variations: part-whole, equal groups, and comparison. By far, the most common type of 5th grade strip diagrams is equal groups. The main function of a strip diagram is to show the relationshi

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, the fourth TEKS Tool, account for around 10% of each 4th grade STAAR test. These formulas are applied to solve problems and convert units. The main function of a formula is to understand the relationship between quantities. Starting in fourth grade, applying formulas will be a main stay in mathematics for t

This post specifically looks at how formulas can be used solve problems involving geometric concepts. Read more about TEKS Tools and their rationale here. Formulas Formulas, the fourth TEKS Tool, account for around 10% of each 4th grade STAAR test. These formulas are applied to solve problems and convert units. The main function of a formula is to understand the relationship between quantities. Starting in fourth grade, applying formulas will be a main stay in mathematics for

This post specifically looks at how place value charts can be used to compare/order numbers and understand patterns in multiplication. Read more about TEKS Tools and their rationale here. PlAce Value Charts Place value charts, the third TEKS Tool, account for around 20% of each 4th grade STAAR test. These charts help students understand our base-10 number system. The main function of a place value chart is to show the relationship between place value locations in our number s

This post specifically looks at how place value charts can be used to understand place value and 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 20% of each 4th grade STAAR test. These charts help students understand our base-10 number system, including the introduction of decimals. The main function of a place value chart is to show the relationship between place va

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 Pairs Number lines, the second TEKS Tool, account for around 20% of each 4th grade STAAR test. Within this tool are many uses: representing and comparing fractions, interpreting number pair relationships, and solving problems involving rounding and the operations. The main function of a number li

This post specifically looks at how number lines can be used to compare, represent, and show equivalent fractions. Read more about TEKS Tools and their rationale here. Number Lines Number lines, the second TEKS Tool, account for around 20% of each 4th grade STAAR test. Within this tool are many uses: representing and comparing fractions, interpreting number pair relationships, and solving problems involving rounding and the operations. The main function of a number line is to

This post specifically looks at how comparison strip diagrams can be used to solve a variety of problems. Read more about TEKS Tools and their rationale here. Strip Diagram Strip diagrams, the first TEKS Tool, account for around 25% of each 4th grade STAAR test. Within this tool are many variations: part-whole, equal groups, and comparison (the first two being the primary types of strip diagram used). The main function of a strip diagram is to show the relationship between th

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, the first TEKS Tool, account for around 25% of each 4th grade STAAR test. Within this tool are many variations: part-whole, equal groups, and comparison (the first two being the primary types of strip diagram used). The main function of a strip diagram is to show the relationship between

This post specifically looks at how part-whole strip diagrams can be used to solve a variety of problems. Read more about TEKS Tools and their rationale here. Strip Diagram Strip diagrams, the first TEKS Tool, account for around 25% of each 4th grade STAAR test. Within this tool are many variations: part-whole, equal groups, and comparison (the first two being the primary types of strip diagram used). The main function of a strip diagram is to show the relationship between th