Identify and use patterns to explain phenomena or design solutions.
For Grade 5, this standard focuses on Patterns & Use of Patterns and prepares learners for increasingly complex tasks.
TEKS 5.5A provides a clear foundation for continued study of Patterns & Use of Patterns in future grades.
Use short exit tickets and tasks where students explain decisions, show multiple representations, or justify answers—directly aligned to 5.5A.
It lays groundwork for the next grade by deepening accuracy and flexibility with Patterns & Use of Patterns, 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 5.5A.
Standard 5.5A describes the essential skills and understandings for Patterns & Use of Patterns in Grade 5. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
