National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)

Conferences and professional development - nctm typically holds an annual meeting and exposition along with some smaller regional and virtual conferences each year, with an average combined attendance of 10,000. Teachers of Mathematics and others attend presentations, lectures, panel discussions and workshops and view exhibits of the latest Mathematics educational materials and innovations. Nctm offers a diverse array of professional development events, services, and online resources.

Publications and standards - principles and standards for school Mathematics (2000) outlines the essential components of a high-quality school Mathematics program and calls for all students to engage in more challenging Mathematics. Curriculum focal points (2006) identifies three important topics at each grade level from pre-k-i and is the next step in implementing the standards. Focus in high school Mathematics: reasoning and sense making (2009) sets forth a vision of high school Mathematics putting reasoning and sense making at the core of learning. Principles to actions: ensuring mathematical success for all (2015) describes the principles and actions that are essential for a high-quality Mathematics education for all students. Nctm's new three-book series, catalyzing change, identifies the vexing issues that have long plagued Mathematics education in pre-k and elementary grades, middle school, and high school. Nctm also publishes a peer reviewed journal covering all grade bands.

Membership - founded in 1920, nctm is the world's largest Mathematics education organization with 27,000 members and more than 200 affiliates throughout the united states and canada. Nctm members receive a wide range of resources related to the teaching and learning of Mathematics from prekindergarten through higher education.