<P>Using the latest research, this book provides an insight into how learning in mathematics can be improved through a lesson study approach. This highly practical resource explores the research and theory that underpins lesson study, and shows the significant impact it can have on teacher development.</P><P></P><P>Divided into ten accessible main chapters that focus in depth on an individual mathematics lesson, each chapter provides research and background to the lesson, an outline of key features, a detailed description and analysis of the lesson in practice, post-lesson discussions and reflections which generalise from the experience, as well as links to helpful resources. Some of the key topics explored include:</P><P></P><UL><P><LI>Fractions</LI><P></P><P><LI>Proportional relationships</LI><P></P><P><LI>Probability and statistics</LI><P></P><P><LI>Geometry</LI><P></P><P><LI>Modelling</LI><P></P><P><LI>Algebra</LI><P></P><P><LI>Dialogic reasoning.</LI><P></P></UL><I><P>Underst