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Using erroneous examples to improve mathematics learning with a web-based tutoring system.

Authors :
Adams, Deanne M.
McLaren, Bruce M.
Durkin, Kelley
Mayer, Richard E.
Rittle-Johnson, Bethany
Isotani, Seiji
van Velsen, Martin
Source :
Computers in Human Behavior. Jul2014, Vol. 36, p401-411. 11p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Highlights: [•] Middle school students learned to solve decimal problems with a web-based tutoring system. [•] ExErr group received erroneous examples to correct and explain. [•] PS group received problems to solve and explain. [•] ExErr group outperformed PS group on a delayed test and on judging answer correctness. [•] PS group reported liking the lessons better than the ExErr group. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
07475632
Volume :
36
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Computers in Human Behavior
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
96347190
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2014.03.053