O'Connell, who has been a classroom teacher, instructional specialist, district school improvement specialist, and professional development specialist, and SanGiovanni, a math supervisor for a school district, outline each of the Common Core State Standards Standards for Mathematical Practice and how they can be incorporated into teaching in grades K-8. They explain why each standard is important, how to interpret and understand it, and how to integrate it into teaching through classroom activities, along with vignettes, teacher questions, examples, and assessment tips. There is no index. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)