North American Chapter of the International Group
for the
Psychology of Mathematics Education
November 9 to 12, 2006
Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico
Steering Committee
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Silvia Alatorre, Chair Universidad Pedagógica Nacional alatorre@ajusco.upn.mx 2004 – 2007 |
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Teruni Lamberg, Chair-elect University of Nevada, Reno Terunil@unr.edu 2005 – 2008 |
Jo Olson, Secretary University of Colorado at Denver Jo.Olson@cudenver.edu 2003 – 2006 |
Skip Wilson, Past Chair Virginia Tech (VT) skipw@vt.edu 2003 – 2006 |
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María Trigueros, Membership Secretary Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México trigue@itam.mx 2000 – 2006 |
Clara Nosegbe Okoka Georgia State University cnosegbe@gsu.edu 2004 – 2007 |
David Wagner University of New Brunswick dwagner@unb.ca 2005 – 2008 |
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Stephanie L. Behm, Graduate Student Representative Virginia Tech sbehm@vt.edu |
Anne Teppo, Treasurer Montana State University arteppo@theglobal.net |
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You are cordially invited to participate in the twenty-eighth Annual Conference of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME-NA), to be held in Mérida, Yucatán in Mexico on November 9 to 12, 2006. The conference is sponsored by the Universidad Pedagógica Nacional (National Pedagogical University).
The purpose of the meeting is to provide a forum for scholarly discussion of central and current issues in mathematics education and for the exchange of research information on the psychology of mathematics education. English is the official language of the conference.
History of PME
PME came into existence at the Third International Congress on Mathematical Education (ICME-3) in Karlsrühe, Germany in 1976. It is affiliated with the International Commission for Mathematical Instruction.
Goals of PME-NA
Conference Theme
The theme of the conference is
Focus on learners, focus on teachers.
The comma in the title is meant to suggest different manners of
juxtaposing both ways of focusing mathematics education:
Scientific Program
Plenary Sessions
Invited plenary speakers will address the conference theme—Focus on learners, focus on teachers—and raise issues for critical examination by conference participants.
Research Reports
Research reports can be either theoretical or empirical and can address any issues relevant to the goals of the organization. Papers that address the theme are especially encouraged. During each 40-minute session, the author makes a 20-minute presentation, and 20 minutes are allotted for discussion with the audience. An individual may serve as the primary presenting author for only one research report. A 7-page paper will be published in the Conference Proceedings.
Proposals are due February 6, 2006 with final papers due June 1, 2006.
Short Oral Reports
Short oral sessions will consist of four 15-20-minute presentations on a similar topic followed by 20-30 minutes of audience discussion. A 2-page summary of each short oral presentation will be published in the Conference Proceedings.
Proposals are due February 6, 2006 with final papers due June 1, 2006.
Poster Presentations
A poster presentation is a visual display depicting a research project, software development, curricular innovation, educational program, or other items of interest to members of PME-NA. Posters will be available for viewing throughout the conference, and time will be set aside for participants to discuss posters with the author(s). A one-page abstract of the poster will be included in the Conference Proceedings.
Proposals are due March 30, 2006 with final papers due June 1, 2006.
Working Groups
A working group provides an opportunity for individuals to come together for a significant period of time to discuss issues pertaining to a particular area of research. Working groups will meet multiple times during the conference to facilitate extended interactions among group members. Working groups from PME-NA XXVII can submit proposals to continue their work if it is the consensus of the organizer and members that the group can be productively sustained for another year. Discussion groups from PME-NA XXVI and PME-NA XXVII can submit proposals to become working groups. One paper from each working group will be included in the Conference Proceedings.
Proposals are due February 6, 2006 with final papers due June 1, 2006.
Discussion Groups
A discussion group is a precursor to a working group. A discussion group is formed for one year in order to articulate issues and develop an agenda for future work. If the organizers and participants determine that there is sufficient interest in the group, the organizers can submit a proposal for a working group the following year. One paper from each discussion group will be included in the Conference Proceedings.
Proposals are due February 6, 2006 with final papers due June 1, 2006.
Call for Papers
The deadlines are as follows:
| Date | Proposals for | Specifications | |
| February 6, 2006 | Research reports | As in prior years, the maximum length of proposals will be 3 pages (single-spaced, excluding abstract but including references). | For each paper, there is also a separate (60 word maximum) abstract for the abstract book to be distributed at the conference. |
| Short orals | Proposals for Short Oral Reports need only be 1 or 2 pages in length. Some research reports will be accepted as short oral reports, but a 3-page proposal (and an abstract) are not necessary for a paper intended only to be a Short Oral. | ||
| Working groups | Proposals are 3 pages maximum (single-spaced, excluding abstract but including references). | ||
| Discussion groups | Proposals are 3 pages maximum (single-spaced, excluding abstract but including references). | ||
| March 20, 2006 | Poster presentations | The proposal is the 1-page summary of the poster that if approved will be included in the Conference Proceedings. This one page limit includes title, information about author(s), and references. | |
| June 1st, 2006 | Full papers for all accepted proposals: research reports, short orals, working groups, discussion groups and poster presentations. | ||
Call for Reviewers and Discussants
All PME-NA members are encouraged to volunteer to review proposals and/or to be a discussant in short oral sessions. To do this please click here.
Membership Form
Membership is open to people involved in active research consistent with PME-NA’s aims or professionally interested in the results of such research. Membership is open on an annual basis and depends on payment of dues for the current year. Membership fees for PME-NA (but not PME International) are included in the conference fee each year. If you are unable to attend the conference but want to join or renew your membership, complete the membership form and return it along with dues (in US funds) to Anne Teppo, PME-NA Treasurer.