The first four chapters focus on important aspects of a high-quality mathematics program: content, instruction, assessment, and response to intervention. Each of these chapters includes a section on the resources informing that topic. The last four chapters offer a closer look at the overarching concepts of evaluation, professional development, family engagement, and taking action. All chapters include a section on principal priorities related to each topic.
Benefits
* Includes needs assessments so readers can self-appraise their expectations and challenges
* Addresses how schools and districts can attain the vision of the Common Core State Standards
* Outlines how to create effective teacher teams