Embedding+Process+TEKS

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 * Underlying Processes and Mathematical Tools **


 * These skills will not be listed under a separate reporting category. Instead, they will be incorporated into at least 75% of the test questions in reporting categories 1–5 and will be identified along with content standards. **

(4.14) **Underlying processes and mathematical tools. **The student applies Grade 4 mathematics to solve problems connected to everyday experiences and activities in and outside of school. The student is expected to (A) identify the mathematics in everyday situations; (B) solve problems that incorporate understanding the problem, making a plan, carrying out the plan, and evaluating the solution for reasonableness; (C) select or develop an appropriate problem-solving plan or strategy, including drawing a picture, looking for a pattern, systematic guessing and checking, acting it out, making a table, working a simpler problem, or working backwards to solve a problem; and (D) use tools such as real objects, manipulatives, and technology to solve problems.

(4.15) **Underlying processes and mathematical tools. **The student communicates about Grade 4 mathematics using informal language. The student is expected to (A) explain and record observations using objects, words, pictures, numbers, and technology; and (B) relate informal language to mathematical language and symbols.

(4.16) **<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'APKFBJ+Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14px;">Underlying processes and mathematical tools. **<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'APKEPH+Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14px;">The student uses logical reasoning. The student is expected to <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'APKEPH+Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14px;">(A) make generalizations from patterns or sets of examples and nonexamples; and <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'APKEPH+Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 14px;">(B) justify why an answer is reasonable and explain the solution process.

<span style="font-family: 'APKEPH+Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 11px;">Reference: STAAR Grade 4 Mathematics Page 8 of 8 Texas Education Agency Student Assessment Division Fall 2010 = = <span style="font-family: 'APKEPH+Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 140%;">Example Released by State  <span style="font-family: 'APKEPH+Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 140%;"> = Click here to find some ideas that foster Problem Solving and/or Critical Thinking!=