Using Worked Examples with Active Learning in a Large Lecture College Algebra Course
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| Title: | Using Worked Examples with Active Learning in a Large Lecture College Algebra Course |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Miller, David Allan (ORCID |
| Source: | International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology. 2022 10(1):1-23. |
| Availability: | International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology. Necmettin Erbakan University, Ahmet Kelesoglu Education Faculty, Meram, Konya, 42090, Turkey. e-mail: ijermst@gmail.com; Web site: http://ijemst.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 24 |
| Publication Date: | 2022 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Problem Solving, Active Learning, Teaching Methods, Large Group Instruction, College Mathematics, Algebra, Cognitive Processes, Difficulty Level, College Students, Prior Learning, Mathematics Achievement |
| ISSN: | 2147-611X |
| Abstract: | At a research university near the east coast, a college algebra class has been restructured into two large lectures a week, an active recitation size laboratory once a week, and an extra day devoted to active group work called Supplemental Practice (SP). SP was added as an extra day of class where the SP leader has students work in groups on a worksheet of examples and problems, based on worked example research, that were covered in the previous week's class material. Two sections of the course were randomly chosen to be the experimental group and the other section was the control group. The experimental group was given the SP worksheets and the control group was given a question-and-answer session. The experimental group significantly outperformed the control on a variety of components in the course, particularly in light of the number of days students attended SP. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2022 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1330395 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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