Identify and gather relevant information from a variety of sources.
TEKS 5.13C provides a clear foundation for continued study of Gather Information in future grades.
Teachers can use 5.13C to sequence instruction on Gather Information and monitor progress toward mastery.
Start with concrete or familiar examples, connect to prior knowledge, model a clear process, and provide checks for understanding aligned to 5.13C.
Standard 5.13C describes the essential skills and understandings for Gather Information 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 5.13C.
Students may rely on procedures without reasoning or mix key terms. Build in quick oral explanations, error analysis, and vocabulary supports tied to 5.13C.
