Focus of some lessons in history class and math class (6)

I believe the answer is:

rulers

(Other definitions for rulers that I've seen before include "Those in power" , "Measuring sticks" , "Sovereigns and marked sticks" , "Strips with straight edge to measure" , "Strip with straight edge to measure" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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