STUDENTS' IMPRESSIONS OF EQUATION-SOLVING WORKED EXAMPLES IN AN ONLINE ENVIRONMENT.

Worked examples are an effective form of instructional support. As online tools are increasingly used for instruction, designers should optimize how worked examples are presented to support students. We present a small exploratory study on 92 algebra students who rated and evaluated formats of worked examples on equation-solving as part of a larger experiment. We found that students' ratings of the worked examples aligned with their posttest scores. Further, across conditions, explanations of students' ratings revealed themes of worked example speed, equation-solving process, and content review. These findings provide considerations for researchers and teachers creating worked examples for online algebra learning environments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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