Worked Examples

worked examples

On a surface level, worked examples is a term that is used to define the samples of the tasks we are asking our students to complete. Digging deeper, it is not just an example of the final piece of work but rather explores all the possible steps students can take to achieve success. We can do this by annotating, highlighting, and deconstructing the worked example. This will give our students a wide spectrum of concepts and processes that they need before completing the task. Worked examples need to be achievable so students are able to use them without depending too much on teacher instructions.

worked examples

We can monitor our students’ progress through targeted mini formative assessments. This may allow us to extend their capabilities by gradually adding on more complex skills and processes. The aim is to pave the way to student autonomy and independent practice. Worked examples can be slowly phased out as our students gain confidence and become more proficient.

worked examples

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