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The '''worked-example effect''' is a learning effect where exposure to worked examples helps people acquire mastery. A worked example is a step-by-step demonstration that begins with a problem statement, the steps used to solve the problem, and the final solution.
The '''worked-example effect''' is a learning effect where exposure to [[worked example]]s helps people acquire mastery. A worked example is a step-by-step demonstration that begins with a problem statement, the steps used to solve the problem, and the final solution.

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This article is about an observed effect in learning, i.e., a claim (backed by observation and experimentation) that some kinds of actions in the context of exposition, learning, practice, review, etc., on average, cause learning outcomes to move in a particular direction.
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The worked-example effect is a learning effect where exposure to worked examples helps people acquire mastery. A worked example is a step-by-step demonstration that begins with a problem statement, the steps used to solve the problem, and the final solution.