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NCTM was founded
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics was founded. -
Post-World War II Plan
The Post-War Plan was created by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics -
Sputnik’s effect
Congress passed the National Defense Education Act in response to the launch of Sputnik -
Handheld calculators
The first electronic calculator was available in 1972, introduced by Texas Instruments, and gradually began to enter classrooms -
NCTM standards
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics developed the Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for School Mathematics -
Principles and Standards for School Mathematics
There were six principles that the new standards centered around; equity, curriculum, teaching, learning, assessment, and technology -
Curriculum Focal Points
The focal points were what the NCTM deemed to be the topics that needed the greatest emphasis in the classroom -
Common Core State Standards
The goal of the Common Core State Standards is to equip students with the skills and education needed to attend college and be a productive member of the workforce