Showing Your Working
Mathematics · Mathematical Thinking · meta
Show and tell how a mathematical answer was found using objects, drawings, and spoken words
What mastery looks like
- Use objects or drawings to demonstrate how an addition or subtraction was solved
- Respond to 'how do you know?' by pointing to objects or a drawing and describing what was done
- Listen to a peer's explanation and say whether they agree or disagree
Check your understanding
After Showing Your Working solves a maths problem, can they explain how they got their answer — using counters, a drawing, or words — rather than just writing down the final number?
Prerequisites
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