Represent and solve multi-step problems with whole numbers using equations with a letter for the unknown.
For Grade 5, this standard focuses on Equations with Letter for Unknown and prepares learners for increasingly complex tasks.
TEKS 5.4B provides a clear foundation for continued study of Equations with Letter for Unknown in future grades.
Use short exit tickets and tasks where students explain decisions, show multiple representations, or justify answers—directly aligned to 5.4B.
It lays groundwork for the next grade by deepening accuracy and flexibility with Equations with Letter for Unknown, 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 5.4B.
Standard 5.4B describes the essential skills and understandings for Equations with Letter for Unknown in Grade 5. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
