June 2022

A Joint Position Statement on Calculus

Author:
Mathematical Association of America (MAA) and National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
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Purpose

A high school calculus course should not be the singular end goal of the PK–12 mathematics curriculum at the expense of providing a broad spectrum of mathematical preparation.

Action Steps

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