Briars, a math education consultant and former math director and secondary math teacher, et al. focus on five key areas needed to prepare teachers for the implementation of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for mathematics, which will lead to the improvement of teaching and learning for all students. They detail collaboration within a Professional Learning Community at Work (PLC), instruction that incorporates CCSS Standards for Mathematical Practice, content domains and standard clusters, formative assessment and the formative use of summative assessments, and response to intervention. Co-published with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)