# Should Students Show Their Work in Math? What Teachers Should Actually Assess

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Podcast: [Making Math Moments That Matter](https://stenobird.com/podcast/making-math-moments-that-matter-546594)
Published: 2026-03-19T09:00:00+00:00
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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 understandingWhy getting the right answer in...

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