Provide worked examples during seatwork and homework to increase exposure to problem solving and reduce learning time¶

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Description¶

To give students more problem-solving time, "A teacher can increase students' exposure to problem solving by providing worked examples during seatwork and homework." The guide states that "Worked examples have benefits for student learning, allowing students to see exactly how a new concept is applied, and can decrease the time needed to learn new skills." This is offered as a supplement to classroom problem solving.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• A source of correctly worked examples aligned to the concepts being taught.

Constraints¶

Target Learners¶

• Students in grades 4 through 8

Target Learning Goals¶

• Seeing how new mathematical concepts are applied and reducing time needed to learn new skills

Related Strategies¶

• Balance Routine And Non Routine Problems
• Hint Design

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Preparing Problems for Classroom Instruction. (2012). Improving Mathematical Problem Solving in Grades 4 Through Overview, U.S. Department of Education funded practice-guide presentation. https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/PracticeGuide/16