1. Using the Lesson Study model to develop guided reasoning with higher achieving pupils.
St. Michael with St. John

2. GUIDED REASONING 2

3. Reflecting on guided group activity
How was the activity structured?
What was the role of the teacher?
What was the value of the activity for both the learner and the teacher?

4. Reflecting on guided group activity
The teacher has a key role in promoting interaction and dialogue and developing the use of mathematical language to explain and reason.
It provides opportunities for the children and teachers to engage in sustained mathematical dialogue.
It provides opportunities for assessment including active observation to gain information and take action.
It gives pupils the opportunity to follow lines of enquiry suggested during the activity.

5. Improving practice and progression through Lesson Study5

6. How does Lesson Study Work?
Group agreement as to the intended focus of the lesson study
Plan together
Teach the lesson and observe the learning
Review the lesson and its impact on the pupils
Revise and adjust the lesson
Extrapolate and share findings 6

7. Lesson Study In Action Planning the Lesson Study
Conducting the Study Lesson
Discussion with the children
Evaluating the Lesson Study 7

8. Time to plan your lesson study.
Focus: Guided reasoning with higher achieving pupils. 8

9. Next steps…….. There will be a staff meeting in
Summer 2 where each pair of teachers
will be given a 10 minute slot to share
their findings from the Lesson Study.
You may wish to bring examples of your
planning, samples of work and
photographs to share with colleagues.