Principles to Actions

A collectible Limited 10th Anniversary Edition that includes a new foreword by author team.

Since Principles to Actions was first published in 2014, it has offered guidance to teachers, mathematics coaches, administrators, parents, and policymakers. This Limited 10th Anniversary Edition commemorates 10 years of useful and actionable guidance to educators as we work to strengthen the teaching and learning of school mathematics for each and every student.

The widespread adoption of college- and career-readiness standards presents a historic opportunity to improve mathematics education.

What will it take to turn this opportunity into reality in every classroom, school, and district?

Continuing its tradition of mathematics education leadership, NCTM has defined and described the principles and actions, including specific teaching practices, that are essential for a high-quality mathematics education for all students.

Principles to Actions: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All offers guidance to teachers, specialists, coaches, administrators, policymakers, and parents:

Builds on the Principles articulated in Principles and Standards for School Mathematics to present six updated Guiding Principles for School Mathematics
Supports the first Guiding Principle, Teaching and Learning, with eight essential, research-based Mathematics Teaching Practices
Details the five remaining Principles-the Essential Elements that support Teaching and Learning as embodied in the Mathematics Teaching Practices
Identifies obstacles and unproductive and productive beliefs that all stakeholders must recognize, as well as the teacher and student actions that characterize effective teaching and learning aligned with the Mathematics Teaching Practices
With Principles to Actions, NCTM takes the next step in shaping the development of high-quality standards throughout the United States, Canada, and worldwide.