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Global Perspectives for Local Action Using TIMSS to Improve U.S. Mathematics and Science Education, Professional Development Guide (1999) / Chapter Skim
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Module 2B: What Does TIMSS Say about Instructional Practices?
Pages 239-244

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... 8 2B. 5 Key Findings: Simple Jigsaw (30 minutes)
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... (The sections are entitled "Lesson Structure," "Objectives of Lessons," "Beliefs about Mathematics Teaching," anc3 "Teaching Scripts.") (The report is available from the National Academy Press, 2101 Constitution Ave., NW, Lockbox 285, Washington, D.C.
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... · Use Slides 2B-4 anc3 2B-5 briefly to provide an overview of the videotape study. If participants have questions about the methodology or findings of the study, refer them to "Research Methods anc3 Finclings of the TIMSS Videotape Classroom Stucly" in the Moderator's Guide to Eighth-Grade Mathematics Lessons: United States, Japan, and Germany, which is part of Attaining Excellence: A TIMSS Resource Kit (U.S.
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... In groups of four, participants will read about four topics from Chapter 4 of the NRC report "Lesson Structure," "Objectives of Lessons," "Beliefs about Mathematics Teaching," and "Teaching Scripts." Use Slicle 2B-7 as an acivancec3 organizer for the material they will be covering. Then go over the directions for the simple jigsaw on Slicle 2B-S, which participants will follow while continuing to work in groups of four.
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... Have them acid these to their collection of Post-Its, one question or issue per Post-It (Slide 2B-194. Then go to Slides 2B-20 through 2B-29 to highlight the findings regarding influences on instructional practices and scripts (typical characteristics, including sequence, of typical lessons)
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