About AAMT
Who is AAMT?
The Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers is the nation’s premier organisation of mathematics educators. It aims to:
- support and enhance the work of teachers;
- promote the learning of mathematics; and
- represent and promote interests in mathematics education.
It is a federation of 12 associations of teachers of mathematics from all Australian states and territories and has over 5000 individual and institutional members.
What does AAMT do?
- Publishes hard copy and electronic newsletters.
- Publishes three refereed journals which are available by subscription: Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, The Australian Mathematics Teacher and Australian Senior Mathematics Journal. It also publishes other books and conference proceedings.
- Provides selected Australian and international mathematics resources through its mail order catalogue.
- Acts as a consultant and lobbyist on mathematics education issues.
- Conducts and supports a variety of projects and activities for students.
- Facilitates the professional networking of teachers and educators.
- Conducts national conferences.
- Advocates the development and use of its “Standards for Excellence in Teaching Mathematics in Australian Schools”.