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Lesson Topics

Following is a list of detailed mathematical and pedagogical topics organized by lesson for 18 lessons. The mathematical and/or pedagogical topics for the other 10 lessons can be found on the lessons by country page.

Australia

Czech Republic

Hong Kong

Japan

 

Netherlands

Switzerland

United States

Australia

A1 Mathematical Topics Pedagogical Topics
 

Geometry

Angle sum

Geometry software, use of,

Work in pairs: 19:06–42–15

 

Polygons

Angle sum

Convex

Non-convex

Instructional strategy,

individual work

work in pairs

 

Exterior angle

Polygon: 6:15–18:52

Polygon, convex: 4:52–16:07

Polygon, non-convex
Ray

Technology, use of

Calculator use: 41:14–41:38

Computer, work in pairs

Geometry software,

work in pairs: 19:06–42–15

Overhead projector,

Preparation for class activity: 6:15–19:08

     
A2 Mathematical Topics Pedagogical Topics
 

Geometry,

Congruence

Triangle,

Congruence

Instructional situations,

Leading a discussion after an activity: 33:00–38:00

Teacher responses to unexpected student solutions, questions, misconceptions: 29:51–31:02

 

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Czech Republic

C1 Mathematical Topics Pedagogical Topics
 

Algebra,

Exponents

Assessment,

asking for show of hands, 19:29

 

Geometry,

Perimeter

Polygons

Pythagorean theorem

Technology, use of,

calculator, 4:48–5:45, 10:14–10:55, 12:03–12:59

     
C2 Mathematical Topics Pedagogical Topics
 

Algebra,

Factoring: 3:28–4:20

Formulas

Connections,

Made 04:37–26:44

With work in earlier grades: 10:37–11:32, 15:58

  Approximation

History,

Archimedes,

van Ceulen, 20:0722:10

 

Geometry,

Archimedes’ Formula (C=2pr)

Circle

Perimeter (Circumference)

Perimeter

Polygon,

Perimeter

Pythagorean Theorem,

Applications of: 8:34–9:58

Instructional strategies,

Students come to the board

Present idea: 5:40–6:03

Work problem: 37:49–44:17

Whole class,

Students volunteer ideas: 4:37–26:44

 

“Motivating”

Different form of formula: 39:51

Formula: 0:00–26:44

Mathematics,

Connections with previous learning: 14:58–18:47

Preserving integrity of, while maintaining appropriate level: 14:58–18:47

 

Problem solving,

Using related problems 4:37–13:11

Teacher responses to,

Unexpected student solutions, questions, misconceptions: 3:21–4:07

 

 

Technology, use of,

Calculator use: 19:49–22:28, 26:44–27:46

 

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Hong Kong

HK1 Mathematical Topics Pedagogical Topics
 

Algebra,

Exponent (of degree two)

Square (of a number)

Square root

Instructional situations,

Teacher responses to unexpected student solutions, questions, misconceptions

 

Geometry,

Pythagorean Theorem,

Preparation for

Instructional strategies,

Students come to the board to present solutions: 1:30–1:34, 2:12–2:22, 2:31–2:44, 3:05–3:12, 7:00–8:00, 20:00–20:57

 

Inverse,

Square root

Language (spoken and written),

As a second language

Precision 3:27–5:56

     
HK3 Mathematical Topics Pedagogical Topics
 

Geometry,

Angle sum

Area,

Polygons

Polygons,

Angle sum

Area

Convex

Non-convex

Instructional strategies,

Students come to the board

Present example: 1:13–1:18, 2:03–2:22, 3:04–3:25, 5:39–6:40, 14:00–14:51, 16:38–16:50, 19:20–19:46

 

Polygon,

convex: 0:56–6:59

equilateral but not equiangular: 6:40–21:35

non-convex: 5:39–6:40

Language (spoken and written),

As a second language

  Proof  
 

Problem solving,

Heuristics,

Auxiliary lines

Reducing to simpler problem

Reducing to previously solved problem

 
     
HK4 Mathematical Topics Pedagogical Topics
 

Algebra,

Distributive law

Identity

Equations, linear,

Identities

interpreting 0 = 0

Solving

Variables

Connections,

Made: 2:50–17:40

   

Instructional decisions,

Introduction of new topic using old/new knowledge, etc.: 00:34-2:58, 5:52-6:29

  Counterexample, use of: 18:45

Instructional situations,

Leading a discussion after an activity: 00:34–2:58, 5:52–6:29

Problem solution launches the main topic of the lesson: 3:17–4:33, 5:52–7:35, 12:47–17:40

Teacher responses to unexpected student solutions, questions, misconceptions: 5:52–6:29

 

Meaning of,

Identity

Variable

Instructional strategies,

Students come to the board,

Work problem: 00:34–2:50, 24:21–27:46

Whole class,

Teacher calls on students for answers to class work: 11:18–12:31

Teacher discusses problem: 2:50–9:35, 12:31–17:40

 

Motivating,

Concept: 1:00–19:27

Language (spoken and written),

As a second language,

Modeling use of terms: 17:14–17:27, 17:56, 27:34–27:46

  Proof  
 

Representations,

Illustration of meaning of expanded and factored form: 13:50–14:14

Imprecise notation: 26:33

 

 

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Japan

J1 Mathematical Topics Pedagogical Topics
 

Geometry,

Angle sum: 6:50-8:00

Angles

Auxiliary line

Parallel lines

Mathematics,

Problems with multiple entry points (different solution methods)

 

Problem solving,

Heuristics,

Auxiliary line

Reducing to simpler problem: 4:32–10:10

Scaffolding
    Student-created problems
     
J2 Mathematical Topics Pedagogical Topics
 

Geometry,

Area,

Polygon

Parallel lines

Polygons,

Area

Triangles,

Area

Geometry software,

Use of,

Whole class, 0:27–1:27, 46:36–49:47

   

Instructional strategies,

Students come to the board,

Present idea 3:19–3:33

Present solutions 19:45–21:07, 21:14–22:24, 42:14–46:00 (put up solutions on board)

   

Technology use,

Geometry software,

Whole class, 0:27–1:27, 46:36–49:47

     
J3 Mathematical Topics Pedagogical Topics
 

Algebra,

Inequalities

Assessment,

Asking for show of hands

 

Representations,

Relationships among quantities

Line graph: 1:25–5:01, 46:32

Instructional decisions,

Choosing and using problems

Teacher observes students working individually, strategically selects students to present their work: 4:55–18:32

   

Instructional situations,

Interactions with students as they work individually: 4:55–18:32

Presenting problems: 1:00–4:39

   

Instructional strategies,

Individual work: 4:55–18:32

Students come to the board: 18:32–31:39

Present solution: 18:32–31:39

Whole class,

Teacher asks for show of hands

Teacher presents problem: 1:00–4:39

    Maintaining the challenge of the task
   

Mathematics,

Problems with multiple entry points (different solution methods) 1:00–31:39

     
J4 Mathematical Topics Pedagogical Topics
 

Algebra,

Inequalities

Assessment,

Asking for show of hands

 

Motivating,

Usefulness of variables

Instructional decisions,

Teacher observes students working privately, strategically selects students to present their work: 9:10–16:08, 17:24–33:05, 34:44-46:00

  Problem solving

Instructional situations,

Leading a discussion after an activity: 24:54–33:05 (summary of a solution), 49:47–50:30 (synthesizing ideas)

Problem solution launches the main topic of the lesson: 17:09–21:11, 23:30–25:43

Teacher responses to unexpected student solutions, questions, misconceptions: 26:16–29:19

Teacher sees that student(s) are struggling and tries to address it: 26:16–29:19

   

Instructional strategies,

Whole class,

Teacher asks for show of hands

 

Representation

Notation for multiplication by constant: 0:00–7:00

Relationships among quantities

Line graph: 27:27–29:01

Mathematics,

Multiple representations of a topic: 26:16–29:19

Problems with multiple entry points (different solution methods),

 

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Netherlands

N1 Mathematical Topics Pedagogical Topics
 

Algebra

Equations, linear,

Graphing

Formulas

Connections,

Made: 6:11–11:50

Real-world: 12:32–16:03

   

Instructional situations,

Interactions with students as they work individually: 16:03–40:56

   

Instructional strategies,

Whole class,

Teacher calls on students for answers to homework: 1:25–12:32

   

Language (spoken and written),

Precision: 34:20–36:09

   

Technology, use of,

Overhead projector,

Discussion of homework solutions: 1:25–12:32

Video,

Examples of linear and non-linear relationships: 12:32­–14:36

    Wait time: 3:30–12:15
     
N2 Mathematical Topics Pedagogical Topics
 

Geometry

Pythagorean Theorem,

Introduction to

Connections,

With work in earlier grades: 7:03–10:28

With work in previous lesson: 5:50–6:59

 

Inverse,

Square root

History,

Pythagoras

 

Motivating,

Theorem: 5:50–6:59, 10:29–10:50

Maintaining the challenge of the task
  Proof

Technology, use of,

Overhead projector,

Incomplete proof of Pythagorean Theorem: 10:29–16:01

 

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Switzerland

S2 Mathematical Topics Pedagogical Topics
 

Algebra,

Expressions with variables

Variables

Connections,

Possible (unmade): 15:03–16:44, 16:33–16:44, 17:07–19:39, 30:13–34:08

 

Representations,

Relationships among quantities,

Bars

Instructional situations,

Dealing with mistakes in whole-class discussion: 20:00–23:02

   

Instructional strategies,

Group work (working as a group): 20:00–23:02

Peer assessment: 20:00–23:02

Students come to the board,

Present solution: 14:22–23:06, 27:35–36:27, 36:27–42:40 

     
S3 Mathematical Topics Pedagogical Topics
 

Geometry,

Pythagorean Theorem,

Application of Solids

Instructional situations,

Interactions with students as they work individually: 8:18–17:03, 23:56–30:38, 34:46–37:53, 42:02–45:00

Interactions with students as they work in groups: 9:45–11:02, 32:24–33:00

   

Instructional strategies,

Students come to the board,

Present solution: 40:37–41:59

Whole class,

Teacher presents problem: 00:09-03:11

    Maintaining the challenge of the task
   

Technology, use of,

Calculator use: 2:59 through remainder of lesson

     
S4 Mathematical Topics Pedagogical Topics
 

Algebra,

Equations, linear,

Interpreting –1 = 0

Graphing

Solving

Instructional situations,

Interactions with students as they work individually

Teacher sees that students) are struggling and tries to address it: 16:54–23:49

 

Representations,

Notations for multiplying equation by constant: 00:16–8:10

Set notation used to indicate solution: 3:34

Instructional strategies,

Individual work

   

Mathematics,

Multiple representations of a topic: 37:45-41:58

    Wait time: 1:27

 

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United States

US1 Mathematical Topics Pedagogical Topics
 

Algebra,

Equations, linear

graphing

Connections,

Possible (unmade): 1:49–2:21, 20:03–20:53, 40:40– 41:15

   

Instructional situations,

Interactions with students as they work in groups: 1:13–1:41, 2:54–3:25, 6:39–7:20, 11:37–13:12, 30:42–31:26

   

Instructional strategies,

Group work (working as a group): 1:13–1:41, 2:54–3:25, 6:39–7:20, 11:37–13:12, 30:42–31:26

Small group: 2:35–20:03, 20:52–30:35

    Wait time: 2:00, 2:12, 7:27 (see detailed lesson description)
     
US2 Mathematical Topics Pedagogical Topics
 

Algebra,

Expressions with variables

Variables

Connections,

Real-world: 20:54–26:47

 

Geometry,

Pythagorean theorem,

Applications of: 10:39–10:55

Instructional situations,

Interactions with students as they work individually: 0:59–10:39

 

Meaning of,

Variable

Instructional strategies,

Students come to the board

Play game: 49:10–53:00

Whole class

Teacher calls on students for answers to homework: 13:58–20:00

   

Language (spoken and written)

IRE: 12:26

Precision: 37:30, 42:32

   

Technology, use of,

Overhead projector,

Display of answers to homework and answers: 13:58­–20:00

Introduction of new material: 20:54–24:05

Examples: 24:05–26:47, 26:47–30:17, 37:39–40:00

Practice problems: 40:00–43:01

 
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