Example of how to provide specific feedback with error correction (dbi1 p7 removed)

When a student makes errors, the teacher should:

• Point out that the answer is incorrect and explain why
• Model the correct response
• Have the student provide a correct response before moving on
• Ask the student to explain how they arrived at this response
• Recheck for correct answers later in the lesson

Example

Student:	3 plus 3 equals 5.
Teacher:	That’s not quite right. Watch me. To add 3 to 3, I start with 3 (hold up 3 fingers) and add 3 more (hold up 3 more fingers, one at a time), 4, 5, 6. I get 6 (show fingers). So, 3 plus 3 equals 6 (pause). What does 3 plus 3 equal?
Student:	Six.
Teacher:	That’s right. 3 plus 3 equals 6. Let’s try another problem. (After a few more problems, go back to 3 plus 3 and have the student provide the correct answer.)