Copublished with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, this book focuses on individuals involved in K-12 mathematics education who seek to help children achieve success. The authors tackle popular misconceptions and misguided discourse about mathematics education and draw on peer-reviewed research about instruction that can significantly improve students' conceptual understanding. Benefits Explore reasons why expectations for mathematics teaching and learning must be raised. Study the history of the progression, changes, and disputes in K-12 mathematics education. Discover ins.