Siân Morgan

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. 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: Fractions Proportional relationships Probability and statistics Geometry Modelling Algebra Dialogic reasoning. Understanding Lesson Study for Mathematics is the perfect resource for all mathematics teachers, trainee teachers, and professional developers who are looking to develop the use of lesson study in their own practice or for those simply seeking new inspiring ideas for the mathematics classroom.

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. 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: Fractions Proportional relationships Probability and statistics Geometry Modelling Algebra Dialogic reasoning. Understanding Lesson Study for Mathematics is the perfect resource for all mathematics teachers, trainee teachers, and professional developers who are looking to develop the use of lesson study in their own practice or for those simply seeking new inspiring ideas for the mathematics classroom.

What if everything you thought was real is actually a lie? When Lucy is mistaken for Isabelle, she can't think of anything better. It means she is taken away from her cheating husband and penniless life and is thrust into a life of wealth and family. But Isabelle is nowhere to be seen, and Lucy wonders where she is and how do they share the same face? Are they related? Then later when Isabelle's lover and best friend wind up dead and Lucy is the last person to see either of them alive, she becomes the prime suspect in both murders. With her freedom on the line, Lucy must discover where Isabelle is. And who the real murderer is. But what she finds, is that more than one in Isabelle's life is hiding a secret.... The Other Life is a gripping, fast-paced psychological thriller that will captivate fans of Gillian Flynn, Louise Jensen and Adam Croft.