Mathematical tasks and learning goals: examples from Japanese lesson study
conference contribution
posted on 2013-01-01, 00:00authored byBrian Doig
This paper explores how to select, or design, the best mathematical task for a given learning goal. Examples are taken from a recent project in Victorian primary schools that employed Japanese lesson study as the means to provide teachers with professional learning within their own classrooms. The discussions by participating teachers and researchers provide some insights into the difficulties and solutions facing teachers intending to improve the critical thinking skills of their pupils. Examples of tasks and goals are provided.
History
Event
Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia annual conference (36th : 2013 : Melbourne, Vic.)
Pagination
715 - 718
Publisher
MERGA
Location
Melbourne, Vic.
Place of publication
Melbourne, Vic.
Start date
2013-07-07
End date
2013-07-11
Language
eng
Publication classification
E1 Full written paper - refereed; E Conference publication
Copyright notice
2013, MERGA
Editor/Contributor(s)
V Steinle, L Ball, C Bardini
Title of proceedings
MERGA 2013 : Mathematics Education: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow : Proceedings of the 36th annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia