What should you do when a pupil gives a partially correct answer to a question?

Explanation

"You may need to check your pupil's understanding by asking questions. If they offer a partially correct answer, you should confirm the correct parts and, to complete their understanding, give them feedback on where they went wrong."

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Accepted Answer

Confirm the correct parts and then help the pupil to work out why the other parts were wrong

Question Category: Band 4 publications, instructional techniques

What should you do when a pupil gives a partially correct answer to a question?