Author | : National Council of Teachers of Mathematics |
Publisher | : National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Incorporated |
Release Date | : 01 February 2014 |
ISBN | : 0873537742 |
Pages | : 139 |
File Size | : 35,6 Mb |
Total View | : 1019 Views |
Principles to Actions by National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Book PDF Summary
This text offers guidance to teachers, mathematics coaches, administrators, parents, and policymakers. This book: provides a research-based description of eight essential mathematics teaching practices ; describes the conditions, structures, and policies that must support the teaching practices ; builds on NCTM's Principles and Standards for School Mathematics and supports implementation of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics to attain much higher levels of mathematics achievement for all students ; identifies obstacles, unproductive and productive beliefs, and key actions that must be understood, acknowledged, and addressed by all stakeholders ; encourages teachers of mathematics to engage students in mathematical thinking, reasoning, and sense making to significantly strengthen teaching and learning.