An active clearance is one in which the candidate is presently eligible for access to classified information. A current clearance is one in which a candidate has been determined eligible for access to classified information but is not currently eligible without a reinstatement.
The NCTM Standards evolved over several years, beginning with the 1980 report An Agenda for Action (NCTM, 1980), an important precursor to the NCTM Standards documents. A set of events and circumstances took place in the 1980s that spurred the need for standards and for national direction in mathematics education.
National Occupational Standard (NOS) National Occupational Standards (NOS) describe the performance required of individuals when carrying out functions in the workplace. NOS are developed by employers through Standards Setting Bodies/Organisations and Sector Skills Councils.ational Occupational Standard (NOS) National Occupational Standards (NOS) describe the performance required of individuals when carrying out functions in the workplace. NOS are developed by employers through Standards Setting Bodies/Organisations and Sector Skills Councils.