About PME-NA
PME-NA History and Goals
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. PME-NA is the North American Chapter of the International Group of Psychology
of Mathematics Education. The first PME-NA conference was held in Evanston,
Illinois in 1979.
The major goals of the International Group and the North American
Chapter are:
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To promote international contacts and the exchange of scientific
information in the psychology of mathematics education;
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To promote and stimulate interdisciplinary research in the aforesaid
area, with the cooperation of psychologists, mathematicians, and
mathematics teachers;
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To further a deeper and better understanding of the psychological
aspects of teaching and learning mathematics and the implications
thereof.
Membership
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, go to the PME-NA website.
Please note: PME-NA no longer accepts membership fees for membership
in PME (International). Please go to igpme.org and
click on "Membership" at the left of the screen for directions on how
to pay membership fees for that organization. Thank you.
Call for Nominations
PME-NA is governed by a Steering
Committee which is comprised of 10 members serving staggered
three-year terms of office. These members are elected at the annual
business meeting. Steering Committee members will meet at the annual
meeting and will conduct the rest of their business via email throughout
the year. Please nominate interested individuals by sending their names
and contact information to Teruni Lamberg (terunil@unr.edu).
We will then contact nominees to ensure their willingness to serve
if elected. Self-nominations are encouraged. Additional nominations
will be accepted from the floor at the Business Meeting.
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