Examine the parts of a whole to define or model a system.
Aligned tasks under K.5D balance fluency and reasoning so students can explain decisions about Systems: parts & wholes.
TEKS K.5D bridges prior learning and next steps in Science, keeping Systems: parts & wholes coherent across the year.
Start with concrete or familiar examples, connect to prior knowledge, model a clear process, and provide checks for understanding aligned to K.5D.
Standard K.5D describes the essential skills and understandings for Systems: parts & wholes in Grade K. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
It lays groundwork for the next grade by deepening accuracy and flexibility with Systems: parts & wholes, so students can tackle more complex problems later.
Use short exit tickets and tasks where students explain decisions, show multiple representations, or justify answers—directly aligned to K.5D.
