All projects and publications of NCTM and all other materials endorsed by NCTM are
expected to address a range of issues associated with equity and diversity in mathematics
education. Groups involved in the development or production of materials bearing
NCTM’s name should ensure that—
- historically underrepresented groups are included in the conceptual development,
planning, and implementation of the proposed project or publication;
- the language used to frame, describe, and address diverse populations does not
treat groups as having deficits or problems;
- clear, specific statements supporting equity and diversity are integral to the
material;
- the philosophies and beliefs expressed by other entities requesting NCTM
endorsement are compatible with NCTM's “Access and Equity in Mathematics
Education ” Position Statement
(https://www.nctm.org/position-statements/access-and-equity/);
- attention is given to the accomplishments and models stemming from
underrepresented groups;
- projects and publications are free of stereotyping and bias;
- visual images used in publications are free of stereotyping and are representative
of the diverse populations of the country;
- those responsible for the endorsement of materials are representative of diverse
populations;
- messages about the need to improve mathematics education for underrepresented
groups communicate that such efforts improve or seek to improve mathematics
education for everyone;
- ideas communicated about mathematics, mathematics assessment, and pedagogy
are sensitive to the cultural differences and perspectives of diverse populations;
and
- all products and materials are submitted for an equity review both internally and
externally.
(Internal means within the committee, department, or group producing the product or
material, and external means another committee or department in NCTM, an NCTM
Affiliated Group, or a group or individual outside NCTM.)
Sept. 2014