K.MATH.1.C
Select tools, including real objects, manipulatives, paper and pencil, and technology as appropriate, and techniques, including mental math, estimation, and number sense as appropriate, to solve problems.
Kindergarten · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2012
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toolsreal objectsmanipulativespaper and penciltechnologytechniquesmental mathestimationnumber senseproblems
Skills
- select (appropriate tools for solving problems) #dok2
- use (real objects, manipulatives, paper and pencil, technology) #dok1
- apply (mental math, estimation, number sense to solve problems) #dok2
- solve (problems using selected tools and techniques) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can use real objects, manipulatives, paper and pencil, and technology to help me solve math problems. #dok1
- I can identify and choose the best tool for a specific math problem. #dok2
- I can apply mental math, estimation, or number sense when solving problems. #dok2
- I can solve math problems by using the most helpful tools and techniques. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Choosing the right tool or technique can make solving math problems easier and more accurate.
- There are many ways to solve a problem, and selecting from a variety of tools and methods helps build mathematical understanding.
Essential Questions
- How do I decide which tool or technique will help me solve a problem?
- What are some different tools and techniques I can use in math?
- Why might one tool work better than another for a certain problem?
- How can using different tools or strategies help me understand math better?
- When might I use mental math instead of using objects or drawings?