Journal of the Mathematics Council of the Alberta Teachers’ Association
Volume 17 Issue 1, September 1977
24 – 27
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF SUPERVISORS OF MATHEMATICS POSITION PAPER ON BASIC MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
NCTM
The currently popular slogan “Back to the Basics” has become a rallying cry of many who perceive a need for certain changes in education. The result is a trend that has gained considerable momentum and has initiated demands for programs and evaluations which emphasize narrowly defined skills.
