Akihiko Takahashi, Makoto Yoshida
Overview of lesson study and how teachers, schools, and districts can begin to effectively implement a lesson-study approach to professional development.
Rachel Beto
Teaching and assessment strategies that boost participation and hold all students accountable for inquiry-style discussions. A sample dialogue between the teacher and student is included, as well as samples of student work and reflection on assessment.
Melissa Anderson, Deena Little
The process that teachers used to increase communication during problem-solving investigations. It demonstrates examples of students’ struggles and successes.
Emam Hoosain, Renee Chance
The problem-solving capabilities of three first-grade students. Cognitively Guided Instruction is an example of a research-based, problem-solving approach to teaching mathematics. This article illuminates how a teacher can be a facilitator of knowlege, describing CGI problem types and successful procedures for the classroom.
Classified Index: Volume 10, September 2003-May 2004