How to Design Worked Examples for Learning Patterns in Mathematics. (October 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rodiawati, A; Retnowati, E
• Is Part Of: Journal of physics. Volume 1320(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-10
• Subjects: Physics -- Congresses; 530.5
• DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/1320/1/012045
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1742-6588

Abstract

Abstract: Students will understand how to solve problems more meaningfully by instructions that reduce unproductive cognitive load. A worked example instruction has been proved by numerous research, to be effective for increasing novice student's skills in solving problems. However, there might be different ways to design worked examples as it may depend on the learning topic. Also less is known on how to implement the instruction in real classroom since most of worked example research uses rigid experiment procedures. This study attempts to study how to create worked examples on the topic of patterns, which is learned at senior high school, including contextual problems related to arithmetic or geometric sequence patterns such as growth, decaying, compound interest, and annuity. These are considered difficult topics for students. Designs of worked examples for learning applications of patterns in mathematics as well as the lesson plan is explained using the perspective of the cognitive load theory. The result of the study provides examples to teachers that it is possible to apply the worked example instruction in a real classroom.