Let the error choose the next example
Two incorrect answers can have different causes. One pupil may misunderstand the concept; another may choose the right method but copy a number incorrectly. Ask the learner to explain the attempt, then choose an example that tests the suspected difficulty.
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Practical guide · Updated
Let an error explain which example to teach next
A wrong answer can point towards several different difficulties. Ask for the pupil’s reasoning before deciding which explanation to offer.
A practical example
If a learner writes 1/3 + 1/3 = 2/6, ask them to represent the thirds with equal-sized strips. Two of the three parts make 2/3. Compare that with multiplying fractions only after the addition meaning is secure.
Use a fresh fraction example to see whether the correction transfers. The aim is to choose teaching from the error, not attach a label such as “careless”. Confirm the current tutor and lesson arrangement with the Smethwick-based team before assuming a Rowley Regis location is available.
Choose the next example to test your explanation of an error
If a pupil adds denominators when adding fractions, compare one half plus one half with one half plus one quarter using equal-sized fraction bars. The examples reveal why the size of the parts matters.
Ask which explanation accounts for the original mistake, then try a new pair of fractions. Avoid treating every error as carelessness. A well-chosen contrast can distinguish a misunderstanding of the operation from a slip in arithmetic, making the next lesson more focused.
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