Represent multi‑step problems with strip diagrams and equations using a letter for the unknown.
With 4.5A, Grade 4 students practice Strip diagrams & equations in multiple representations and contexts.
TEKS 4.5A bridges prior learning and next steps in Mathematics, keeping Strip diagrams & equations coherent across the year.
Use short exit tickets and tasks where students explain decisions, show multiple representations, or justify answers—directly aligned to 4.5A.
It lays groundwork for the next grade by deepening accuracy and flexibility with Strip diagrams & equations, 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 4.5A.
Standard 4.5A describes the essential skills and understandings for Strip diagrams & equations in Grade 4. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
