| Foreword | p. xiii |
| Introduction: to the English Translation | p. xv |
| Introduction: translated from the Japanese version | p. xxv |
| Japanese Lesson Study in Mathematics | |
| Japanese Education and Lesson Study: An Overview | |
| "How is Lesson Study Implemented?" | p. 2 |
| A Brief History of Mathematics Lesson Study in Japan | |
| "Where did Lesson Study Begin, and How Far Has It Come?" | p. 8 |
| Official In-Service Teacher Training System | |
| How is In-Service Teacher Training Conducted in Japan? | p. 16 |
| Mathematics Curriculum and Way of Implementation | |
| How Has Mathematics Education Changed in Japan? | p. 22 |
| How Have the Goals of the Mathematics Curriculum Changed? | p. 26 |
| How are Curriculum Standards Improved and Implemented? | p. 30 |
| How is Each School's Mathematics Curriculum Formulated and Implemented? | p. 36 |
| Teaching and Assessment Based on Teaching Guides | p. 42 |
| Textbooks and Teaching Guides | p. 48 |
| What Kinds of Teaching Materials and Aids are Used in Japan? | p. 52 |
| What do Teachers and Teacher Trainees Think About Lesson Study? | p. 56 |
| Comparisons of Features of Past International Comparative Studies | |
| Why Have Japanese Lessons Paid Attracted Attention and What are its Features? | p. 60 |
| Understanding Japanese Mathematics Lessons | |
| How do Japanese Teachers Explain and Structuralize Their Lessons? | p. 64 |
| How do Japanese Teachers Evaluate Their Students in Their Lessons? | p. 68 |
| Methods and Types of Study Lessons | |
| Preparation for Lessons | |
| Annual Teaching Plan as a Plan for Nurturing Students: How should Annual Teaching Plans be Created to Impart Useful Skills and Creative Ways of Thinking? | p. 74 |
| Teaching Plans in which Questions Continuously Emerge: How to develop lessons in which students says, "Wow, it is really easy to calculate this way!" | p. 78 |
| Developing Creative Teaching Strategies Aimed at Imparting Diverse Ways of Thinking and Fostering Enjoyment of Learning | p. 86 |
| Unique Japanese Lesson Development - Models and Examples | |
| The Problem-Solving Oriented Teaching Methods and Examples | p. 92 |
| Discussion-Oriented Teaching Methods and Examples: Discussion-Oriented Lessons for Improving Students' Expressive Skills | p. 102 |
| Problem-Discovery Oriented Teaching Methods and Examples: What are Problem-Discovery Oriented Lessons? | p. 112 |
| Trends of Research Topics in Japan Society of Mathematical Education | |
| Lesson Study In Elementary Schools | |
| What are the Features of Lesson Study Projects Conducted in Elementary School Mathematics Departments? | p. 124 |
| How Have the Goals of Mathematics Education Changed? | p. 126 |
| How Have Research Trends at the Japan Society of Mathematical Education National Conference Changed? | p. 128 |
| Lesson Study in Junior High Schools | |
| The Current Status of Lesson Study in Junior High Schools | p. 130 |
| Changes in Curriculum and Class Hours in the New National Course of Study | p. 132 |
| Research Trends at the Japan Society of Mathematical Education National Conference | p. 134 |
| Lesson Study in High Schools | |
| Current Status of Lesson Study in High Schools | p. 136 |
| Changes in the High School Curriculum Based on the National Course of Study | p. 140 |
| Research Trends in the High School at the Japan Society of Mathematical Education (JSME) National Conference | p. 144 |
| Diversity and Variety of Lesson Study | |
| Lesson Study as In-school Training | p. 150 |
| A Study of the Class in Training Course for Teachers with Ten Years of Experiences | p. 154 |
| Ties between a University Faculty of Education and Its Attached Schools | p. 156 |
| Curriculum Development at Attached Schools | p. 162 |
| Lesson Study: A Partnership among Education Sites, Boards of Education, and Universities | p. 166 |
| Lesson Study Associations | p. 174 |
| Lesson Study in Teacher Education Programs: How do Students Become Teachers That Implement Lesson Study? | p. 176 |
| Lesson Study Project Supported by Ministry of Education Culture, Sports, Science and Technology: How to Effectively Use Computers in Class | p. 180 |
| International Cooperative Projects | |
| International Comparative Classroom Research Project | p. 184 |
| Lesson Study in Thailand | p. 188 |
| Lesson Study in North America | p. 194 |
| Lesson Study for the Effective Use of Open-Ended Problems | p. 198 |
| Lesson Study in Philippines | p. 202 |
| Lesson Study in Cambodia | p. 206 |
| Lesson Study in Laos | p. 210 |
| Lesson Study in Indonesia | p. 214 |
| Lesson Study in Egypt | p. 216 |
| Lesson Study in Kenya | p. 218 |
| Lesson Study in Ghana | p. 222 |
| Lesson Study in South Africa | p. 226 |
| Lesson Study in Honduras | p. 230 |
| Appendices | |
| "Exploring the Unfolding of a Cylinder": A 6th Grade Mathematics Lesson | p. 236 |
| "New Ways of Calculation": A 3rd Grade Mathematics Lesson | p. 240 |
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