NCTM (the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) developed standards for K-12 in 1988. These standards were developed to help ensure that all children had success in mathematics. These standards were adapted and rewritten for adults as "A Framework for Adult Numeracy Standards: The Mathematical Skills and Abilities Adults Need to be Equipped for the Future," as part of the National Institute for Literacy's (NIFL) Equipped for the Future (EFF) project. How to implement these standards and framework is not always easy for adult education teachers and students.

The internet is a vast resource for mathematics teachers. Unfortunately, most material is not directed at nor appropriate for adult education teachers and students. It is hoped that this special collection will help teachers find materials appropriate for their adult students. Lessons, ideas and information relevant for our community of learners will be included in this collection. Ideas may be submitted by online form (coming soon). Hopefully this collection will continue to grow and evolve so that teachers can help their students truly become Equipped for the Future.