Generate and clarify questions on a topic for formal/informal inquiry.
TEKS 5.13A provides a clear foundation for continued study of Questions for Inquiry in future grades.
The intent of 5.13A is to move students from guided examples to independent work with Questions for Inquiry.
Start with concrete or familiar examples, connect to prior knowledge, model a clear process, and provide checks for understanding aligned to 5.13A.
Standard 5.13A describes the essential skills and understandings for Questions for Inquiry in Grade 5. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
Use short exit tickets and tasks where students explain decisions, show multiple representations, or justify answers—directly aligned to 5.13A.
Students may rely on procedures without reasoning or mix key terms. Build in quick oral explanations, error analysis, and vocabulary supports tied to 5.13A.
