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 40% of each 3rd 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 betw

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 40% of each 3rd 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 betwee