Select appropriate tools and techniques (mental math, estimation, number sense) to solve problems.
With 3.1C, Grade 3 students practice Select tools & techniques in multiple representations and contexts.
TEKS 3.1C provides a clear foundation for continued study of Select tools & techniques in future grades.
Use short exit tickets and tasks where students explain decisions, show multiple representations, or justify answers—directly aligned to 3.1C.
It lays groundwork for the next grade by deepening accuracy and flexibility with Select tools & techniques, so students can tackle more complex problems later.
Students may rely on procedures without reasoning or mix key terms. Build in quick oral explanations, error analysis, and vocabulary supports tied to 3.1C.
Standard 3.1C describes the essential skills and understandings for Select tools & techniques in Grade 3. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
