Figure 1. Beliefs about teaching and learning mathematics (NCTM, 2014, p. 11)
Figure 2. Eight standards for mathematical practice (NGA & CCSSO, 2010a)
Figure 3. Verbatim transcription example
Figure 4. Daisy’s agreement and disagreement on productive beliefs
Table 1. Profiles of the interviewed elementary school teachers
Table 2. Teachers’ overarching goals and the SMPs
Table 3. Relationships between productive beliefs and the SMPs
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