Investigating Using Lesson Study

Our middle school mathematics department used lesson study to investigate how to introduce fractions division to our sixth-grade students. We highlight our learnings during the Study and Plan phases, describe our observations during the lesson, and provide tips for educators interested in using less...

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Published inThe Mathematics teacher Vol. 113; no. 5; pp. 375 - 382
Main Authors Corwin, Scott, Cascio, Michelle, Emerson, Katherine, Henn, Laura, Lewis, Catherine
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 01.05.2020
Subjects
Division
Fractions
Grade 6
Instructional Improvement
Lesson Plans
Mathematics Instruction
Mathematics Teachers
Middle School Students
Middle School Teachers
Teacher Collaboration
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Summary:Our middle school mathematics department used lesson study to investigate how to introduce fractions division to our sixth-grade students. We highlight our learnings during the Study and Plan phases, describe our observations during the lesson, and provide tips for educators interested in using lesson study to study their own content.
ISSN:0025-5769
DOI:10.5951/MTLT.2019.0097