This introductory article aims to provide a synthesis of the state-of-the art studies on lesson
study with in-service mathematics teachers and an outlook on the entire issue. First, we …

What does language background have to do with mathematics education? The term
language background can be used to refer to the particular set of national, social, and …

In this chapter we claim that many of the changes and current approaches to professional
development reflect not only educational changes but also a significant change in our …

Apresenta um estudo de aula com um grupo de professores de matemática do ensino
médio, de escolas da rede pública estadual do Rio Grande do Sul. Tem como objetivo …

In this article, we present a case study of six Singaporean elementary school teachers
working in a Lesson Study team that prepared them for problem solving instruction. The …

Originário do Japão, o Estudo de Aula (jugyō kenkyū) é uma abordagem de
desenvolvimento profissional de professores colaborativa e reflexiva, e centrada na prática …

Lesson study is a Japanese concept to improve teaching and learning mathematics through
a particular form of activity in which a group of teachers works collaboratively to plan …

Use of mathematical modeling in mathematics education has been receiving significant
attention as a way to develop students' mathematical knowledge and skills. As effective use …

This paper aims to examine key characteristics of exemplary mathematics instruction in
Japanese classrooms. The selected findings of large-scale international studies of …

Abstract Students in East Asia have been performing extremely well in international studies
of mathematics achievements such as TIMSS and PISA. On the other hand, education …