Understanding issues in mathematical problem solving and modeling: lessons from lesson study

Wake, Geoffrey; Foster, Colin; Swan, Malcolm

Abstract

At the heart of our concern, and research, has been to understand how, in classroom learning, students might develop capabilities towards mathematical literacy (Steen, 2001). We have sought to gain insight into how to teach students to be able to apply mathematics effectively to solve problems that arise in a range of different contexts. We have, therefore, researched professional learning communities in which teachers work together and learn from each other, informed by ‘knowledgeable others’ who have research-informed expertise.

Citation

Wake, G., Foster, C., & Swan, M. Understanding issues in mathematical problem solving and modeling: lessons from lesson study. Presented at 38th Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education and the 36th Conference of the North American Chapter of the Psychology of Mathematics Education

• Conference Name: 38th Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education and the 36th Conference of the North American Chapter of the Psychology of Mathematics Education
• End Date: Jul 2, 2014
• Publication Date: Jul 1, 2014
• Deposit Date: Mar 14, 2016
• Publicly Available Date: Mar 14, 2016
• Peer Reviewed: Not Peer Reviewed
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/995550
• Publisher URL: http://www.pmena.org/pmenaproceedings/PMENA%2036%20PME%2038%202014%20Proceedings%20Vol%206.pdf