The No-to-Yes Project

Why is it so hard to convince students not to make errors like the one above?! The No-to-Yes project helps students stop making the common, persistent algebraic errors that drive teachers and students crazy, like random cancelling of algebraic fractions, failing to distribute the negative, or distributing exponents over addition. This kind of change takes more than simple re-teaching!

Students first take a pre-test to identify which types of errors they make. For each type of error, students log into a Canvas course to watch a video and take a practice quiz. The videos leverage research on conceptual change theory, refutation text, and process mnemonics to change deeply rooted misconceptions. After they’ve practiced online, they then complete short paper slips in class, practicing daily until they earn a "Yes!" A post-test measures gains and identifies where students need to do more work.

While targeted at Algebra 2 students, the categories can be customized for other classes.

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