The Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers (AAMT) Inc. aims to support and promote mathematics education.
The Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers (AAMT) Inc., founded in 1966, is the nation’s premier organisation of mathematics educators. It aims to:
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support and enhance the work of teachers;
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promote the learning of mathematics; and
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represent and promote interests in mathematics education.
It is a federation of associations of teachers of mathematics from each Australian State and Territory and has around 4000 individual and institutional members.
AAMT actively serves the needs of members and others in the mathematics education community through:
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facilitating the professional networking of teachers and educators
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developing formal policies and position statements
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publishing newsletters;
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publishing three journals
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publishing books and conference proceedings
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conducting national conferences
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undertaking projects and consultancy work with governments, industry, universities, and other organisations
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acting as a consultant and lobbyist on mathematics education issues
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building relationships with other education associations and organisations
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selling selected Australian and international mathematics resources
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advocating the development and use of professional standards for teachers.
For more information about the association and its activities, go the the main AAMT website.