calculationmap
nounUK /ˌkælkjʊˈleɪʃən mæp/
US /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən mæp/
A calculation map is a picture that shows the steps you take to solve a math problem.
The teacher drew a calculation map on the board so we could see how to add the big numbers step by step.
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2. A chart that shows how different calculations connect to each other in a computer program.
The programmer checked the calculation map to see where the totals were added together.
3. A plan that lists the math steps needed to finish a project or budget.
Our club made a calculation map to plan how much money we need for the trip.
4. A visual tool that helps someone track each step of a long arithmetic problem.
He used a calculation map to keep track of his work while solving the puzzle.