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Position Statements

NCTM position statements define a particular problem, issue, or need and describe its relevance to mathematics education. Each statement defines the Council's position or answers a question central to the issue. The NCTM Board of Directors approves position statements.

Curriculum Focal Points for Prekindergarten through Grade 8 

Principles and Standards for School Mathematics 
    Executive Summary of Principles and Standards for School Mathematics (PDF)

TOPIC POSITION STATEMENT
Achievement Gap Closing the Achievement Gap (April 2005)
Algebra Algebra: What, When, and for Whom (September 2008)
Assessment High-Stakes Tests (January 2006)
Early Childhood What Is Important in Early Childhood Mathematics? (September 2007)
Equity Teaching Mathematics to English Language Learners  (September 2008)
Equity in Mathematics Education (January 2008)
Teacher Quality Teaching the Metric System for America's Future (October 2006)
Math Takes Time (August 2006)
Teacher Evaluation and Effectiveness (November 2005)
Highly Qualified Teachers (July 2005)
Teacher Shortage
and Retention		 Mentoring New Teachers (September 2007)
Technology The Role of Technology in the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics (March 2008)
Computation, Calculators, and Common Sense (May 2005)

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