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Activity Number: 78
Type: Luncheons
Date/Time: Monday, August 7, 2006 : 7:00 AM to 8:15 AM
Sponsor: Section on Statistical Education
Abstract - #305487
Title: Using Japanese Lesson Study in Teaching Statistics
Author(s): Robert DelMas*+ and Joan Garfield
Companies: University of Minnesota and University of Minnesota
Address: 210D Burton Hall, Minneapolis, MN, 55455,
Keywords: Japanese lesson study ; research-based lessons ; introductory statistics
Abstract:

The discussion leaders will provide a brief overview of how Japanese Lesson Study was used in an undergraduate introductory statistics course and address participants' questions about how to start a Japanese Lesson Study group; the role of leadership; necessary time commitments; needed materials and equipment; how to develop, present, and observe research-based lessons; how to conduct meetings; how observations are used to make revisions; and the products of Japanese Lesson Study.

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