Classroom Innovations through Lesson Study

 Classroom Innovations Through Lesson Study is an APEC Education Network (EDNET) Project that aims to improve the quality of education in Mathematics.

In addition, conferences, such as the APEC-Tsukuba International Conference, have been held by APEC member economies to discuss important Lesson Study innovation topics such as mathematics and mathematical thinking, communication, evaluation, and generalization.

Videos

• Multiplication (Grade 3, Japan)
  
• Thinking Systematically (Grade 6, Japan)
  
• Area of the Circle (Grade 5, Japan)
  
• Whole Number Categorization (Grade 5 ,Japan)
  
• Multiply and Divide Fractions (Grade 6, Japan)
  
• Decimal Numbers (Grade 5, Japan)
  

Papers

• What is mathematical thinking and why is it important? (Australia)
  
• Encouraging Mathematical Thinking that Has Both Power and Simplicity (The United Kingdom)
  
• Developing Mathematical Thinking in Singapore Elementary Schools (Singapore)
  
  

• Lesson Study: Overview of Lesson Study including history and explanation
  
• Lesson Study An Introduction (22 minutes video presentation)
• Lesson Study Videos: Demonstrations of Lesson Study techniques
  
• Lesson Study Papers: Analysis of Lesson Study developments
  
• Glossary of Lesson Study Terms
  

APEC - International Conference:
This project, Classroom Innovations through Lesson Study, has developed a collaborative network of Lesson Study experts among member economies. Key products include lesson plans and videos from APEC members, including many economies whose students score highest on the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS).

• 2006: "Innovative Teaching Mathematics through Lesson Study"
  
• 2007: "Collaborative Studies on Innovations for Teaching and Learning Mathematics in Different Cultures (II)- Lesson Study focusing on Mathematical Thinking -"
  
• 2008:“Innovation of Classroom Teaching and Learning through Lesson Study- Focusing on Mathematical Communication -"

Lesson Study demonstration: 5th graders solving an equation in front of the class