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Lange, Karin E.; Booth, Julie L.; Newton, Kristie J. – Mathematics Teacher, 2014
For students to be successful in algebra, they must have a truly conceptual understanding of key algebraic features as well as the procedural skills to complete a problem. One strategy to correct students' misconceptions combines the use of worked example problems in the classroom with student self-explanation. "Self-explanation" is the…
Descriptors: Algebra, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving, Mathematics Skills
Barbieri, Christina; Booth, Julie L. – Grantee Submission, 2016
Middle school algebra students (N = 125) randomly assigned within classroom to a Problem-solving control group, a Correct worked examples control group, or an Incorrect worked examples group, completed an experimental classroom study to assess the differential effects of incorrect examples versus the two control groups on students' algebra…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Algebra, Secondary School Mathematics, Randomized Controlled Trials