From ewa.bergqvist at umu.se Wed Mar 5 10:25:39 2014 From: ewa.bergqvist at umu.se (Ewa Bergqvist) Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2014 11:25:39 +0100 Subject: [Maths-Education] =?iso-8859-1?q?Postgraduate_Research_Studies_at_Ume=E5_Universit?= =?iso-8859-1?q?y=2C_Sweden?= In-Reply-To: <5A5A76258A69AF499C3C136F4CF8945A544E3B15@SRV00049.soton.ac.uk> References: <5A5A76258A69AF499C3C136F4CF8945A544E3B15@SRV00049.soton.ac.uk> Message-ID: <3FF86A4B-913C-40A3-B268-2E4B21127936@umu.se> Postgraduate Research Studies at Ume? Mathematics Education Research Center, Ume? University, Sweden Ume? Mathematics Education Research Centre (UMERC, http://www.ufm.umu.se/english/?languageId=1) is an interdiciplinary network of researchers, teachers, and and research students working with mathematics education research. The centre is one of the largest in the nordic countries (approximately 25 members) and is a strong and lively research environment with many activities and visits from international guest researchers. This announcement concerns a PhD student position within UMERC that also is connected to The Research School within Educational Sciences (http://www.lh.umu.se/forskning/forskarskola/), within which the student par?ti?cipates in courses and other activities. The position is furthermore a part of a research project that examines effects on the demand of reading ability when translating mathematical tasks between different languages. The research done by the PhD student will include analyses of mathematics tasks in German and also in Swedish and/or English. Therefore, it is a prerequisite that the applicant has very good knowledge of the German language and at least one of the languages Swedish and English. We have funding to enable a well-qualified applicant to undertake this position commencing in September 2014. The employment consists of four years full time (including courses), no tuition fees, and initial wages at around 2700 euros per month before taxes. The closing date for applications is MARCH 31ST, 2014. For details of this position, information on entry requirements and how to apply visit our webpage: http://www.nmd.umu.se/english/research/phd-student-position-in-subject-didactics-alternatively-pedagogical-work/ Kind regards, Ewa Bergqvist ******************************************************* Associate senior lecturer, PhD Department of science and mathematics education, http://www.nmd.umu.se/english/research/ Ume? Mathematics Education Research Centre, http://www.ufm.umu.se/english/?languageId=1 Ume? University, http://www.umu.se/english/ Phone +46-(0)90-786 94 76 Cell +46-(0)73 073 54 54 From jeff.hooper at acadiau.ca Fri Mar 7 15:20:09 2014 From: jeff.hooper at acadiau.ca (Jeff Hooper) Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2014 11:20:09 -0400 Subject: [Maths-Education] CFP: Web and Mobile Mathematical Interfaces Message-ID: Dear Colleagues, I am sending this announcement to the Maths Education list since there are numerous maths education researchers who have an interest in the use of technology in education. And we are keen to include submissions which have an education focus. We invite you to submit abstracts and full papers to a Special Session on Web and Mobile Mathematical Interfaces as part of The 4th International Congress on Mathematical Software, a satellite conference of the International Congress of Mathematicians 2014 in Seoul. The deadline for submission of a short abstract (200-500 words) is March 31, 2014. This may be followed by an optional full abstract (deadline April 30, 2014). A decision about acceptance will be made within a week of submission. Please e-mail submissions to marcopollanen at trentu.ca or jeff.hooper at acadiau.ca. Regards, Marco Pollanen, Session Co-organizer Jeff Hooper, Session Co-organizer ========================== 4th International Congress on Mathematical Software August 5-9, 2014 Seoul, Korea Session: "Software, design and practice in Web and Mobile Interfaces for Mathematics" Organizers: ========= Marco Pollanen (Trent University, Canada) marcopollanen at trentu.ca Jeff Hooper (Acadia University, Canada) jeff.hooper at acadiau.ca Aim and Scope: ============ Since the last International Congress on Mathematical Software there has been rapid technological innovation in human-computer interaction. Touch-enabled interfaces, mobile devices, cloud computing, and Web 2.0 are changing the way users engage with technology. The aim of this session is to focus on the mathematical aspects of these: bringing together researchers, developers and users of mathematical interfaces to explore how evolving technologies may influence the direction of mathematical user interface design. Topics (including, but not limited to): -usability studies of new or existing interfaces -novel mathematical interfaces -digital documents and mathematical content -user requirements for future interfaces -interactive and collaborative mathematical environments -input, presentation and manipulation of mathematical content -new models for engaging with digital mathematical content -interface design for mobile and touch-enabled devices Publications: ========= - A short abstract will appear on the permanent conference web page (see below) as soon as accepted. - An extended abstract will appear on the permanent conference web page (see below) as soon as accepted. It will also appear on the proceedings that will be distributed during the meeting. - A journal special issue consisting of full papers is planned. Details for submission will be communicated by the session organizers immediately after the meeting. Deadlines: ======== Short Abstract submission deadline: March 31, 2014. Extended Abstract submission deadline (optional): April 30, 2014. More Information: ============= Submission Guidelines: http://voronoi.hanyang.ac.kr/icms2014/Submission.html Session Web page: http://euclid.trentu.ca/math/marco/ui.html Conference Web Page: http://voronoi.hanyang.ac.kr/icms2014/ From anne.b.fuglestad at uia.no Fri Mar 14 08:54:42 2014 From: anne.b.fuglestad at uia.no (Anne Berit Fuglestad) Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2014 08:54:42 +0000 Subject: [Maths-Education] Post-doc announcement In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Post-doctoral position in mathematics education in Norway. The University of Agder, Kristiansand, Norway has announced a post-doctoral position within the 'Centre for Research, Innovation and Coordination of Mathematics Teaching' (MatRIC). MatRIC is one of three new centres of excellence in education awarded by the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education. MatRIC will support and disseminate innovation and research in teaching and learning mathematics. More information about the Centre can be found at www.matric.no The post-doctoral position will be of interest to mathematics education researchers who wish to focus their inquiries on teaching and learning mathematics at higher education level. Further details of the position can be found at http://uia.easycruit.com/vacancy/1151823/35071?iso=no Closing date is 3 April 2014. Thank you, Best wishes, Simon Simon Goodchild Department of Mathematical Sciences Faculty of Engineering and Science University of Agder Kristiansand Norway From Y.Solomon at mmu.ac.uk Thu Mar 20 12:37:23 2014 From: Y.Solomon at mmu.ac.uk (Yvette Solomon) Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 12:37:23 +0000 Subject: [Maths-Education] Funded PhD Studentship at MMU Message-ID: <34B207FF2756B849882D861F5E5102FAFC4A6955@exmb3> Please see details of a fully funded Ph.D. studentship in mathematics education focusing on Mathematics in the New Primary Curriculum at the Education and Social Research Institute, Manchester Metropolitan University http://www2.mmu.ac.uk/research/studentships/education-/ Closing date is April 11th 2014 ****************************** Yvette Solomon, Professor of Education, Education and Social Research Institute, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester M20 2RR Editor, Research in Mathematics Education, Routledge, http://www.tandfonline.com/rrme http://www.esri.mmu.ac.uk/resstaff/profile.php?name=Yvette&%20surname=Solomon Manchester Metropolitan University email disclaimer http://www.mmu.ac.uk/emaildisclaimer "Before acting on this email or opening any attachments you should read the Manchester Metropolitan University email disclaimer available on its website http://www.mmu.ac.uk/emaildisclaimer " From D.K.Jones at soton.ac.uk Mon Mar 24 13:46:27 2014 From: D.K.Jones at soton.ac.uk (Jones D.K.) Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2014 13:46:27 +0000 Subject: [Maths-Education] International Conference on Mathematics Textbook Research and Development (ICMT 2014), University of Southampton, 29-31 July 2014 Message-ID: <5A5A76258A69AF499C3C136F4CF8945A5C0A495E@SRV00049.soton.ac.uk> Polite reminder of call for contributions for the International Conference on Mathematics Textbook Research and Development 2014 (ICMT 2014) 29-31 July 2014 University of Southampton, UK http://icmt2014.soton.ac.uk/ Deadline for Abstract submission is 31 March 2014 (abstract should be about 250 words) Deadline for "early bird" registration (with reduced fee) is 31 March 2014 [a range of accommodation is available at special prices, subject to availability] Dear colleague Please accept this polite reminder that the International Conference on Mathematics Textbook Research and Development (ICMT 2014) is being held at the University of Southampton, UK, from 29-31 July 2014. ICMT 2014 is an international conference that aims to bring together mathematics educators, textbook researchers and developers, and policy makers from different parts of the world, as well as anyone who is interested to know more about the latest advances in mathematics curricula and textbooks at all levels of education, to share their research results, development experiences and reform ideas, and discuss issues and directions concerning mathematics textbook research and development. English is the official language of the conference. Deadline for Abstract submission is 31 March 2014 (reviewing within three weeks of submission). Deadline for Full Paper submission is 15 June 2014. Conference papers to be published in electronic proceedings. There may be the opportunity to be considered for an edited book under negotiation with a major publisher. Submissions have already been accepted from a range of countries, including China, Czech Republic, Hong Kong SAR, Japan, Portugal, Taiwan, UK, USA. Deadline for "early bird" registration (with reduced fee) is 31 March 2014. [a range of accommodation is available at special prices, subject to availability; you are respectfully advised to book early to gain advantage of the special prices] Final deadline for registration (full fee after 31 March 2014) is 30 June 2014. The deadline for presenters to register (full fee after 31 March 2014) is 15 June 2014. Plenary speakers Prof. Jeremy Kilpatrick (USA) Prof. Frederick Leung (Hong Kong) Prof. Michal Yerushalmy (Israel) Plenary panel Prof. Ken Ruthven (Panel chair, UK) Prof. Jere Confrey (USA) Mr. John Ling (UK) Prof. Binyan Xu (China) For full details, including instructions on submission, and online registration, plus information on accommodation and travel etc, see: http://icmt2014.soton.ac.uk/ We very much look forward to seeing you at ICMT 2014. International Program Committee: Geoffrey Howson (Hon Chair, UK) Lianghuo Fan (IPC Chair, UK) Marcelo C. Borba (Brazil) Barbro Grevholm (Norway) Keith Jones (LOC Chair, UK) Gabriele Kaiser (Germany) Anthony Kelly (UK) Jeremy Kilpatrick (USA) Frederick Leung (Hong Kong) Eizo Nagasaki (Japan) Graham Niblo (UK) Birgit Pepin (Norway) Kenneth Ruthven (UK) Zalman Usiskin (USA) Jianpan Wang (China) From marie.joubert at nottingham.ac.uk Wed Mar 26 12:22:51 2014 From: marie.joubert at nottingham.ac.uk (Marie Joubert) Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2014 13:22:51 +0100 Subject: [Maths-Education] Maths education research role in South Africa Message-ID: <3A56D9F3-8BCE-4EDB-BC73-B4F798940329@nottingham.ac.uk> Dear colleagues The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences Schools Enrichment Centre (AIMSSEC), in Muizenberg, Cape Town, is looking for a Research Assistant to work on the EU-funded project Improving progress for lower achievers through Formative Assessment in Science and Mathematics Education (FaSMEd). This two-year post might suit a South African wishing to return to South Africa for a fixed period - note that applicants for positions in South Africa must have a valid South African work permit or be a permanent resident. The details of the role can be found at http://aimssec.aims.ac.za/en/vacancies/research-assistant Please forward to anyone you think might be interested. I will be PI on the project from June 2014, and am happy to take any informal queries. Marie _______________________________ Marie Joubert Senior Research Fellow in Mathematics Education University of Nottingham From Peter.Gates at nottingham.ac.uk Mon Mar 31 15:04:39 2014 From: Peter.Gates at nottingham.ac.uk (Peter Gates) Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2014 15:04:39 +0100 Subject: [Maths-Education] Head of Research and Professor/Reader in SIOE posts In-Reply-To: <24FAA5FD0BD6784BA95CC851D9CC867DF09DD1EE@kidney.hallam.shu.ac.uk> References: <5F4D8C46E0EA1F41BAFBF06A42EE3454F09E3EDE@kidney.hallam.shu.ac.uk> <5F4D8C46E0EA1F41BAFBF06A42EE3454F09E7F70@kidney.hallam.shu.ac.uk> <24FAA5FD0BD6784BA95CC851D9CC867DF09DD1EE@kidney.hallam.shu.ac.uk> Message-ID: Two new posts at the Sheffield Institute of Education at Sheffield Hallam University. Please see below for how to obtain details. http://www.shu.ac.uk/jobs/vacancies/academic/ The posts are open to applicants from any field in education research. However, there is a lively group engaged in mathematics education research at SHU and we would very much welcome applications from our field. Professor Hilary Povey Mathematics Education Centre, Sheffield Hallam University City Campus, Sheffield S1 1WB tel +44 114 225 6017 h.povey at shu.ac.uk From dylanwiliam at mac.com Mon Mar 31 21:58:31 2014 From: dylanwiliam at mac.com (Dylan Wiliam) Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2014 21:58:31 +0100 Subject: [Maths-Education] Re: Ethnomathematics In-Reply-To: References: <5F4D8C46E0EA1F41BAFBF06A42EE3454F09E3EDE@kidney.hallam.shu.ac.uk> <5F4D8C46E0EA1F41BAFBF06A42EE3454F09E7F70@kidney.hallam.shu.ac.uk> <24FAA5FD0BD6784BA95CC851D9CC867DF09DD1EE@kidney.hallam.shu.ac.uk> Message-ID: Dear all I am trying to track down the origin of the term "ethnomathematics". A vast number of internet sources claim that the term was first used in an address by Ubiratan D'Ambrosio to the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 1977 in Denver, Colorado, but none give details of the title of D'Ambrosio's talk. Does anyone have a title for the 1977 AAAS talk, or failing that, a rival for the earliest mention of the term? Any help gratefully received. Best wishes Dylan Wiliam