Pause at the Hinge
Stop midway through a worked example. Learners predict the next step and give a reason.
Worked model: Pause at the Hinge
- 1Stop midway through a worked example
- 2Present the question and ask every learner to choose privately
- 3Require a reason or evidence with the choice
- 4Use the response pattern to revisit the misconception or continue
A car moves at constant velocity. Which statement fits: zero resultant force, no forces, or a forward resultant force? The reason distinguishes balanced forces from absence of forces.
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Prepare · 3 minutes
Choose a short question with plausible responses that reveal different misconceptions.
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Stop midway through a worked example. Learners predict the next step and give a reason.
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Present the question and ask every learner to choose privately.
- 3
Require a reason or evidence with the choice.
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Use the response pattern to revisit the misconception or continue.
EAL upgrade
Remove choices and require an independent explanation.
Keep the subject challenge. Offer one model, visual or language prompt where needed, then check a fresh independent response.
Try it tomorrow
Choose a short question with plausible responses that reveal different misconceptions.
Stop midway through a worked example. Learners predict the next step and give a reason. Present the question and ask every learner to choose privately.
Check a fresh example after any explanation; do not infer understanding from a correct guess.
Remove choices and require an independent explanation.
What to look for
Check a fresh example after any explanation; do not infer understanding from a correct guess.
Teacher language
Adapt these prompts to the task and your learners.
Our purpose is: Stop midway through a worked example. Learners predict the next step and give a reason.
Show the relationship and explain the choice you made.
Try the new case on your own. Show the detail or reasoning that supports your answer.
Which support do you still need, and which part can you now do independently?
Across subjects
Maths: an almost-right fraction answer. Humanities: a source claim that overreaches its evidence.
Adjust language support
Use a small word bank, visuals and partner rehearsal when needed. Extend with precise explanations and qualifications. Judge the support from the response to this task.