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Should Students Show Their Work in Math? What Teachers Should Actually Assess
Some math teachers insist students must always show their math thinking. Others argue that if the math answer is correct, that should be enough. When math grading practices don’t align with math learning goals, frustration grows — for math students and parents alike. The real issue isn’t compliance in math. It’s clarity about what we are assessing in math.
In this episode, we explore:
The difference between assessing math fluency and assessing math understanding
Why getting the right answer in math doesn’t always prove deep math understanding
When requiring students to show their math…
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