Self-Explanation Training

Self-explanation training has been shown to help students in many subjects improve their comprehension of academic texts.

The version available here has been adapted to support mathematics students in understanding mathematical proofs. More information on the underpinning research can be found in the lecturer's guide.

Lecturer's guide (pdf format) Self-explanation training has been shown to significantly improve undergraduate students鈥� comprehension of mathematical proofs. This document explains the need for such training and the evidence to date on its efficacy.

Booklet - LaTeX Tex file format.

Self explanation training for mathematics students. Pdf booklet.