This document discusses the process of concluding a lesson study. It provides examples of typical lesson study reports which include the professional learning goal, unit description, lesson plans, key findings from research lessons, and evidence from observations. The key findings are discussed and then an action plan is developed based on the findings to improve future instruction, such as using anchor tasks in mathematics lessons or basing all language lessons around a central anchor text.

1. Concluding Lesson Study

2. Overview of the Process
Examples
Group Meeting to Conclude
Lesson Study

3. Overview of the Process

4. Data from Research Lesson
Synthesis of Data during
Post-Lesson Discussion
From Data to Action Plan
Future Professional Learning
based on Action Plan

5. Typical Lesson Study Report

6. Professional Learning Goal
Unit Description
Lesson Plan(s)
Key Findings & Evidence

7. Example 1
Key Findings
During the lesson study, it was found that the use of an
anchor task led to deep engagement.
Observations to Support Key Findings: …
>> findings related to effectiveness of strategies

8. Example 1
Action Plan
Lesson structure of mathematics lesson in the school
generally comprises of anchor task followed by guided
practice (and independent practice, if this is appropriate).

9. Example 2
Key Findings
During the lesson study, it was found that
students were reading to answer given
questions rather than to understand the text.
Observations to Support Key Findings: …
>> findings related to weaknesses

10. Example 2
Action Plan
Language lessons to be linked to an anchor text (of different
genres). Each week an anchor text will be available on
student portal – all language elements reading, writing,
speaking, listening will be based on the anchor text.