Select tools and techniques (mental math, estimation, number sense) to solve problems.
Aligned tasks under 4.1C balance fluency and reasoning so students can explain decisions about Select tools & techniques.
Standard 4.1C in Mathematics helps students understand Select tools & techniques and apply knowledge with confidence.
Start with concrete or familiar examples, connect to prior knowledge, model a clear process, and provide checks for understanding aligned to 4.1C.
Standard 4.1C describes the essential skills and understandings for Select tools & techniques in Grade 4. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
It lays groundwork for the next grade by deepening accuracy and flexibility with Select tools & techniques, so students can tackle more complex problems later.
Use short exit tickets and tasks where students explain decisions, show multiple representations, or justify answers—directly aligned to 4.1C.
