The Curriculum Focal Points are the most important mathematical topics for each grade level. They comprise related ideas, concepts, skills, and procedures that form the foundation for understanding and lasting learning.

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From the President
NCTM President Francis (Skip) Fennell addresses Curriculum Focal Points in a dynamic overview, a letter to NCTM members, and letters to the editors of the The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and other newspapers.