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Error Reflection Intervention: Learning from Incorrect Examples to Improve Algebra Knowledge and Motivation

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Intervention Details

Subject

Math

Academic Program

General Education

Duration

5-7 weeks

Grade

8

Personnel

General Education Teacher

Intervention Summary

A program using incorrect worked examples in algebra problem-solving practice

Statistical Finding Summary

Positive effect on algebra learning for students with low prior knowledge

No overall effect on learning

No effect on competence expectancy

No effect on sense of belonging to math

Source

Christina, B. & Julie L., B. (2016). Support for Struggling Students in Algebra: Contributions of Incorrect Worked Examples (ED566951). ERIC. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED566951.pdf.

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