Brief History of School Mathematics

Ø Sputnik, 1957

Ø “New Math,” 1960’s

Ø Back-to-Basics movement, 1970’s

Ø Agenda for Action

Focus on problem solving, redefined what is “basic,” 1980’s

Ø Curriculum and Evaluation Standards

Reform-based curriculum and instruction

Focus on conceptual understanding and hands-on learning, 1990’s

Ø “Mathematically correct” movement, mid-1990’s

Ø Principles and Standards for School Mathematics

No Child Left Behind, High-stakes testing, Accountability, 2000’s

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