Mathematics
Mathematical Thinking
Meta
6–7 yrs
Explaining Mathematical Reasoning
解释数学推理
Description
With teacher prompting, explain and justify mathematical reasoning using drawings, number sentences, or words
Mastery Evidence
- Explain a solution strategy using a drawing or number sentence (e.g. 'I made ten first, then added the rest')
- Justify why an answer is correct by showing an alternative method that gives the same result
- Identify and explain an error in a worked example or a peer's solution
Assessment Prompt
If you ask your child "how did you work that out?", can they show you with a drawing or explain their steps in simple words?
