Alternating Worked Examples in Math is a method for error analysis where teachers directly teach examples that are interspersed with student practice problems. The teacher demonstrates how to solve a math problem and then students independently solve a similar problem, with the teacher checking for understanding between examples. If many students struggle with a concept, the teacher reviews the concept again before introducing another problem-solving method.

1. Alternating Worked Examples in MathA method for error analysis in mathExample: Saxon MathAlternating “knowns” with new concepts

2. Example of Error Analysis and Worked ExamplesBasically, the "Worked Examples" strategy involves examples directly taught by teachers that have been interspersed with the instructional practice of the student. This is done at discrete intervals which can happen as frequently as every other problem. Worked examples are guided by a teacher and any math problem that the student tackles independently is preceded by that worked example. There are a variety of ways to alternate worked examples with problem solving practice. For example, in math, a teacher will demonstrate solving a problem before a student works on a similar problem independently. The teacher then checks for understanding before following another round of demonstrations. Should there be a large number of students that struggle with the concept, the teacher can review without moving forward and then introduce another method for problem solving the same concept.

3. MethodFrequent Teacher modelingProvides direct feedback for conceptWarm-up Presentation Controlled practice Free practice Feedback