1st Edition

Understanding Lesson Study for Mathematics A Practical Guide for Improving Teaching and Learning

By Rosa Archer, Siân Morgan, David Swanson Copyright 2021
278 Pages
by Routledge

278 Pages
by Routledge

278 Pages
by Routledge

Using the latest research, this book provides an insight into how learning in mathematics can be improved through a lesson study approach. This highly practical resource explores the research and theory that underpins lesson study, and shows the significant impact it can have on teacher development. Divided into ten accessible main chapters that focus in depth on an individual... Read more

Preface

Chapter 1. An introduction to Lesson Study

Chapter 2. Perimeter and mastery

Chapter 3. Developing understanding of fraction through context

Chapter 4. Proportional relationships and the double number line

Chapter 5. Communicating mathematically about shape

Chapter 6. Constructing deep geometrical understanding

Chapter 7. Modelling through open-ended tasks

Chapter 8. Early algebra using real-life scenarios

Chapter 9. Sustaining argument about randomness

Chapter 10. Experimental design: connecting statistics to student experience

Chapter 11. Teaching logarithms through problem solving

Chapter 12. Conclusions

Index

Biography

Rosa Archer, University of Manchester, has worked on lesson study for ten years with colleagues from Japan and from England.

Siân Morgan, Manchester University, is a teacher educator, researcher and professional developer with a passion for mathematics education and lesson study.

David Swanson teaches at Manchester University and researches mathematical and pedagogical concept development and critical social perspectives on education.