Worked Example

Educator provides a step-by-step demonstration of how to complete a task or solve a problem during the initial acquisition of a skill.

Allowable on at least one state assessment

Assistive Technology

presentation accommodation ADHD/ADD sld-math problem solving sld-reading comprehension sld-written expression sld-math calculation sld-listening comprehension

Example:

These photos show two different examples:
- Finding Common Denominators
- Contractions

How to Implement:

1.
Determine the task or problem that requires support, based on your knowledge of the student's needs.

Determine the task or problem that requires support, based on your knowledge of the student's needs.
2.
Create a worked example demonstrating the task or problem-solving process.

Create a worked example demonstrating the task or problem-solving process.
3.
Schedule time to teach the student to use the worked example as a reference, using a think-aloud process.

Schedule time to teach the student to use the worked example as a reference, using a think-aloud process.
4.
Lead guided practice using the worked example, providing immediate supportive and corrective feedback.

Lead guided practice using the worked example, providing immediate supportive and corrective feedback.
5.
Assign and monitor independent practice using the worked example.

Assign and monitor independent practice using the worked example.
6.
Monitor and record the student’s progress and the effectiveness of the accommodation.

Monitor and record the student’s progress and the effectiveness of the accommodation.
7.
Make plans to fade the support provided by the worked example and to increase the independence of the student.

Make plans to fade the support provided by the worked example and to increase the independence of the student.
8.
Share progress and effectiveness with the student, the educational team, and the family.

Share progress and effectiveness with the student, the educational team, and the family.