Using example problems to improve student learning in algebra: Differentiating between correct and incorrect examples

Article ID	Journal	Published Year	Pages	File Type
6845870	Learning and Instruction	2013	11 Pages	PDF

Abstract

âº Worked examples benefit students even when combined with guided practice in Algebra. âº Explaining correct examples alone may not be optimal for learning. âº Explaining incorrect examples may be most beneficial for conceptual understanding.

Keywords

Learning from errors Algebra Self-explanation Conceptual understanding Worked examples

Related Topics

Social Sciences and Humanities Psychology Developmental and Educational Psychology

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Using example problems to improve student learning in algebra: Differentiating between correct and incorrect examples

Authors

Julie L. Booth, Karin E. Lange, Kenneth R. Koedinger, Kristie J. Newton,