5.MATH.4.B
Represent and solve multi-step problems involving the four operations with whole numbers using equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity.
Grade 5 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2012
Standard Unwrapping
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multi-step problemsfour operationswhole numbersequationsletterunknown quantity
Skills
- represent (multi-step problems involving the four operations with whole numbers using equations with a letter for the unknown quantity) #dok2
- solve (multi-step problems involving the four operations with whole numbers using equations with a letter for the unknown quantity) #dok3
- interpret (the meaning of the letter standing for the unknown quantity in an equation) #dok2
- justify (the solution to a multi-step problem using an equation) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can represent multi-step problems involving the four operations with whole numbers using equations with a letter for the unknown quantity. #dok2
- I can interpret what the letter in an equation represents in a problem situation. #dok2
- I can solve multi-step problems involving whole numbers by writing an equation and finding the unknown quantity. #dok3
- I can justify the solution to a problem using an equation and explain my reasoning. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Translating multi-step real-world problems into mathematical equations helps find unknown values efficiently.
- Using letters to represent unknown quantities is a foundational algebraic skill that supports further mathematical understanding.
Essential Questions
- How can you represent a multi-step word problem using an equation with a letter for the unknown value?
- Why is it important to use equations to solve multi-step problems?
- How do you determine which operation(s) to use in a multi-step problem?
- What does the letter in your equation stand for, and how can you find its value?
- How can you check that your solution to the equation is reasonable in the context of the problem?