North American Chapter of the International Group
for the
Psychology of Mathematics Education
November 9 to 12, 2006
Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico

Steering Committee

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

The major goals of the International Group and the North American Chapter are:
• To promote international contacts and the exchange of scientific information in the psychology of mathematics education;
• To promote and stimulate interdisciplinary research in the aforesaid area, with the cooperation of psychologists, mathematicians, and mathematics teachers;
• To further a deeper and better understanding of the psychological aspects of teaching and learning mathematics and the implications thereof.

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

Electronic Submission of proposals and papers will be required; the link to the site where this is to be done will appear in a few days.
• Proposals may be submitted in English or in Spanish.
• All final papers for the conference proceedings must be submitted in English.

The deadlines are as follows:

Call for Reviewers

All PME-NA members are encouraged to volunteer to review proposals and will be able to register as a reviewer in a link to appear soon.

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.

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