Adequately address the six shifts in mathematics instruction to meet the demands of the Common Core and other new state standards with this comprehensive guide. This book provides practical tools for teachers and administrators to use in creating environments that lead to mathematically proficient students. Teachers will be empowered to build meaningful lessons and assessments that enable students to develop a command of four knowledge domains: factual knowledge, conceptual knowledge, procedural knowledge, and meta-cognitive knowledge. Includes lessons, templates, and exemplars for practical application.