"I would recommend this book to any group that is trying to initiate change in mathematics education. In particular, I would insist that any administrator...had his or her own copy." - Mathematics TeacherIf you've tried to implement change in your school or district's mathematics program, you've probably already discovered that people may not support what they do not understand. So it's your job to make the case for change as clear and compelling as possible. This highly useful guide provides the tools you need to make a vision of sensible mathematics a reality for all students.Closely aligned with the new NCTM "Principles and Standards, Sensible Mathematics" was written to help you clearly communicate why change must occur, what that change looks like, and what must be done to implement it. More specifically, this book features: useful strategies that administrators can use to broaden awareness and understanding about mathematics reformpractical suggestions for providing leadership that results in substantive improvementhelpful ideas for identifying and implementing the key instructional components of a high-quality mathematics programfifteen "program delivery standards" to focus planningready-to-use materials to engage teachers and parents in discussion about how and why to make improvements."Sensible Mathematics" will not only provide reasonable and cogent answers to many of the questions that you face, it will also help assure that your mathematics classrooms meet continued cries for higher expectations. In short, it's your best resource for influencing other people's beliefs and practices, perspectives and understandings, and ultimately their behaviors.