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

    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 mathematics lesson, each chapter provides research and background to the lesson, an outline of key features, a detailed description and analysis of the lesson in practice, post-lesson discussions and reflections which generalise from the experience, as well as links to helpful resources. Some of the key topics explored include:

    • Fractions
    • Proportional relationships
    • Probability and statistics
    • Geometry
    • Modelling
    • Algebra
    • Dialogic reasoning.

    Understanding Lesson Study for Mathematics is the perfect resource for all mathematics teachers, trainee teachers, and professional developers who are looking to develop the use of lesson study in their own practice or for those simply seeking new inspiring ideas for the mathematics classroom.

    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.