MathematicsMathematical ThinkingAges 5–6
Showing Your Working
Show and tell how a mathematical answer was found using objects, drawings, and spoken words
Teach this topic
Share and support
Entire curriculum
1590 concepts · 8 subjects
Loading map…
Compare teaching approaches
Teaching approaches
Gakuva’s recommended starting approach is selected. You can still compare every option.
1 approach
Selected Default Gakuva
Showing your working records how you found an answer. A drawing, number sentence, table, or labeled step lets someone else follow your thinking.
Solve three small story problems and show each solution in a different clear way.
Family records and proof options
Keep a record of your learning
Save photos, notes, and attendance. Export a proof packet for compliance or portfolio reviews.
Learning resources
External links for extra practice. They do not replace Gakuva’s teaching approach.
No additional resources are listed for this topic.
The teaching approach appears above.
Check understanding
- 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
“After your child 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?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Meta
- Subject
- Mathematics
- Domain
- Mathematical Thinking
- Age range
- Ages 5–6