Using lesson study to develop teaching approaches that help pupils understand division including tenths and hundredths
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Authors
Dardenne, Catherine
Issue Date
2013
Educational Level
ISCED Level 1 Primary education
Curriculum Area
Geographical Setting
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Abstract
Background: The purpose of the study was to use lesson study to develop teaching approaches that help pupils understand division including tenths and hundreds, with a focus on subtraction, place value, and data handling.
Aims: The aim of the study was to use lesson study to develop teaching approaches that help pupils understand division including tenths and hundredths, with a focus on subtraction, place value, and data handling.
Methods: The participants are two teachers new to year 3 and one new to the Key Stage and the school ECC teacher. The case students are four pupils from the low and high end of the middle attaining group. Lesson study was used to develop teaching approaches for year 3 pupils to improve their understanding of subtraction, place value, and data handling. Teachers planned together, used a range of teaching approaches and resources, and evaluated lessons daily to inform future planning. Case study pupils were observed and progress was made through the use of practical resources and extended exploration time. Lesson study improved teaching methods and resources and could be implemented in other year groups.
Findings: Lesson study was used to develop teaching approaches for year 3 pupils to improve their understanding of subtraction, place value, and data handling. The use of practical resources and a variety of teaching approaches led to progress and increased confidence in pupils' learning. Lesson study was found to be a valuable approach for improving teaching and learning.
Implications: Lesson study approach helped teachers identify and address students' misconceptions in subtraction, place value, and data handling. The use of practical resources and a variety of teaching approaches improved student learning and informed future teaching methods. Lesson study should be implemented in all year groups.
Aims: The aim of the study was to use lesson study to develop teaching approaches that help pupils understand division including tenths and hundredths, with a focus on subtraction, place value, and data handling.
Methods: The participants are two teachers new to year 3 and one new to the Key Stage and the school ECC teacher. The case students are four pupils from the low and high end of the middle attaining group. Lesson study was used to develop teaching approaches for year 3 pupils to improve their understanding of subtraction, place value, and data handling. Teachers planned together, used a range of teaching approaches and resources, and evaluated lessons daily to inform future planning. Case study pupils were observed and progress was made through the use of practical resources and extended exploration time. Lesson study improved teaching methods and resources and could be implemented in other year groups.
Findings: Lesson study was used to develop teaching approaches for year 3 pupils to improve their understanding of subtraction, place value, and data handling. The use of practical resources and a variety of teaching approaches led to progress and increased confidence in pupils' learning. Lesson study was found to be a valuable approach for improving teaching and learning.
Implications: Lesson study approach helped teachers identify and address students' misconceptions in subtraction, place value, and data handling. The use of practical resources and a variety of teaching approaches improved student learning and informed future teaching methods. Lesson study should be implemented in all year groups.
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Keywords (free text)
lesson study , mathematics , primary education , subtraction , place value