Retrieve Before Revealing

Worked model: Retrieve Before Revealing

1. 1Ask for a definition and example from memory, then reveal the class reference and refine it
2. 2Give individual thinking time so every learner attempts retrieval
3. 3Reveal a reference and correct one gap with an explanation
4. 4Return after a gap using a changed example or representation

Worked classroom example

Hide a force diagram. Learners sketch the two forces and recall what zero resultant means. A later diagram uses a moving object to test whether balanced forces are confused with being stationary.

Teach the move

1. 1

   Ask for a definition and example from memory, then reveal the class reference and refine it.

2. 2

   Give individual thinking time so every learner attempts retrieval.

3. 3

   Reveal a reference and correct one gap with an explanation.

4. 4

   Return after a gap using a changed example or representation.

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