Teaching Mathematics Through Problem-Solving : A Pedagogical Approach from Japan (Hardcover)

Foreword by Alan Schoenfeld, Series Editor Preface by Akihiko Takahashi Chapter 1 Development and Major Concepts of Japanese "Teaching Through Problem-solving" (TTP) 1.1 The Need to Move Beyond the Lecture Method 1.2 What is Japanese "Teaching Through Problem-Solving?" (TTP) 1.3 Progression of TTP in Japan 1.4 The TTP Classroom 1.5 The Four Kinds of Whole Class Discussions (Neriage) in TTP 1.6 Types of TTP lessons Chapter 2 TTP Lessons You Can Use 2.1 TTP Lessons to develop conceptual and procedural understandings 2.2 TTP lessons to expand understanding Chapter 3 Designing Your Own TTP Lessons 3.1 Kyouzai Kenkyuu, the necessary groundwork 3.2 Modify existing problems to create TTP lessons 3.3 How to write a TTP lesson plan Chapter 4 How TTP and Collaborative Lesson Research (CLR) Can Change Your School 4.1 Jyugyou Kenkyuu, Japan’s professional development program 4.2 Using CLR at Your School to Implement TTP 4.2.1 Organize a Team 4.2.2 Set a long-term goal, or "research theme" 4.3 Advantages of CLR Index