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Rechenweg

method of calculation, workings

noun REH-khen-vayk Rare

Usage Note

Rechenweg = the step-by-step working-out shown when solving a problem: Bitte zeige den vollständigen Rechenweg. Common instruction in German maths classes and exams.

Examples

"Ohne Rechenweg gibt es für die Aufgabe keine volle Punktzahl."

Natural Translation

Without showing your workings you don't get full marks for the problem.

Literal Translation

Without calculation-way there is for the task no full point-score.

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