Investigating Teacher Knowledge About Standard for Mathematical Practice 1 Through Lesson Study Dialogue

• In Event: Lesson Study Variation Across Contexts

Abstract

This study focuses on teacher reflection on the first Standard for Mathematical Practice (SMP 1) within the post-lesson debrief of an Open-Approach Lesson Study. The study allows the mathematics education community to gain knowledge about teacher dialogue, promotion, and understanding related to SMP 1 (CCSSI, 2010). Looking at the ways in which teachers discuss SMPs and build professional knowledge as a team is necessary to continue the professionalization of teachers in regards to knowledge and implementation of mathematical practices among students. Specifically, knowing whether the teachers are addressing SMP 1, discussing SMP 1 with fidelity, or showing common misconceptions about SMP 1 is important to note when studying the post-reflections of a lesson study group.

Authors

• Gabriel Matney, Bowling Green State University

• Miranda Lee Fox, Cleveland High School for Digital Arts

• Chris Irick, Bowling Green State University

• Julia McCavitt, Bowling Green State University