Characterizing exemplary mathematics instruction in Japanese classrooms from the learner's perspective

ZDM - International Journal on Mathematics Education

Volumn 41, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 311-318

  Shimizu, Yoshinori ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TSUKUBA   (Japan)

Author keywords

Cultural activity; Japanese lessons; Learner's perspective; Lesson study; Mathematics classroom

Indexed keywords

EID: 78651225786     PISSN: 18639690     EISSN: 18639704     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s11858-009-0172-x     Document Type: Article

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