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Mathematics Teachers

The world's largest professional organization dedicated to the improvement of mathematics education.

The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) is a non-profit professional association based in Reston, Virginia. It serves as a global leader in improving mathematics education across elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, two-year colleges, and teacher education schools.

Founded in 1920, the organization has grown to include more than 100,000 members and over 250 affiliates across the United States and Canada. NCTM provides leadership and communication channels for educators, conducts professional meetings and conferences, and sets curriculum and teaching standards that influence mathematics education nationally.

The organization maintains a strong focus on professional development and research through its publications. This includes the monthly journal Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching PK–12 and the Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, the premier research journal in the field.

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