NCTM's landmark publication Principles to Actions connects research with practice. Specific, research-based teaching practices that are essential for a high-quality mathematics education for each and every student are combined with core principles to build a successful mathematics program at all levels. 

Principles to Actions offers guidance to teachers, mathematics coaches, administrators, parents, and policymakers.

It includes:

• Eight research-based essential Mathematics Teaching Practices
• Conditions, structures, and policies necessary to support the Effective Teaching Practices
• Implementation strategies for the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics built from Principles and Standards for School Mathematics and designed to attain much higher levels of mathematics achievement for each and every student
• Unproductive and productive beliefs, obstacles, and key actions that must be understood, acknowledged, and addressed by all stakeholders
• Strategies for teachers to engage students in mathematical thinking, reasoning, and sense making to significantly strengthen teaching and learning

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