Using Example Problems to Improve Student Learning in Algebra: Differentiating Between Correct and Incorrect Examples
Intervention Details
Subject
MathAcademic Program
General EducationDuration
N/AGrades
8, 9Personnel
General Education Teacher
Intervention Summary
A program that uses worked examples with self-explanation to improve student learning in Algebra.
Grades
8, 9Personnel
General Education TeacherStatistical Finding Summary
Positive effect on conceptual knowledge
No effect on procedural knowledge
Source
Julie L., B., Karin E., L., Kenneth R., K. & Kristie J., N. (2013). Using Example Problems to Improve Student Learning in Algebra: Differentiating between Correct and Incorrect Examples (ED543090). ERIC. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED543090.pdf.
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