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AAMT policies and position statements
Published policies and position statements of the Association are available via links below.
Development of papers
When position statements and other papers are under development, members are consulted through the Representing Teachers section of this site. A timeline for the completion of each paper is agreed at the commencement of the development process.
The AAMT is currently considering development of a position statement in the area of tutoring of students. If you would like to contribute to the development of a draft document in this area, please contact the AAMT office.
Member feedback
If you would like to provide feedback on the exisiting policies and statements of the organisation, or if you think there are other issues on which the AAMT should consider developing a policy or paper, please contact the AAMT office.
Strategic Plan 2011-2013
The Strategic Plan of the Association can be downloaded as a PDF file using the link below.
aamt-stratplan.pdf 204.58 kB
AAMT's Privacy Policy
The AAMT Privacy Policy adopts the National Privacy Principles contained in the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000.
Position Paper on Consumer and Financial Literacy in Schools (2009)
A position paper adopted by the January 2009 meeting of the AAMT Council.
fin-lit.pdf 96.35 kB
Position on National Curriculum in Mathematics (2008)
AAMT Council agreed its position on the development of national curriculum in mathematics, and also collaborated with HTAA, ASTA and AATE to develop a shared statement from the four national professional associations involved in the first 'round' of national curriculum development in Australia.
Position Paper on the Practice of Assessing Mathematics Learning (2008)
Assessment in mathematics is regularly identified by teachers and schools as a major priority for teacher professional learning programs. This statement identifies the complexity of the task of assessing students’ mathematics learning, and the importance of doing it well. Hence the statement will assist in the development of programs of professional learning that enhance teachers’ approaches to assessment in mathematics. Also available in formats designed for single-sided colour or black and white printing.
aamt-assess-col2.pdf 438.00 kB
Position Paper on Early Childhood Mathematics (2006)
A joint position paper of the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers and Early Childhood Australia (the peak advocacy organisation for young children and members of the early childhood profession). The paper is also available in a format designed for black and white printing.
Several support papers have been developed to discuss and elaborate on key matters raised in the position paper. Currently available are papers on Play and Resources. If you would like to suggest other topics and/or indicate an interest in writing additional support papers, please contact the AAMT office.
earlymaths_a3.pdf 87.76 kB
Quality Mathematics in the Middle Years Communiqué (2006)
Communiqué for the wider education community arising from the conference Quality Mathematics in the Middle Years (held in Fremantle in 2005). Also available in a format designed for black and white printing.
qmmy-com-col.pdf 55.16 kB
Standards for Excellence in Teaching Mathematics in Australian Schools (2006 edition)
The AAMT Standards for Excellence in Teaching Mathematics in Australian Schools were first adopted and published in 2002. They were reprinted in 2006: the text of the Standards themselves was unaltered, but the layout was changed to a two-page spread (for easier reference and display), and the explanatory notes were updated to reflect the current situation. Review of the AAMT Standards is among the responsibilities of the National Professional Standards Committee - Mathematics.
standxtm.pdf 49.34 kB
Graphics Calculators and School Mathematics (2000)
A communiqué to the education community arising from the conference Students, Mathematics and Graphics Calculators into the Next Millenium held in Sydney in March, 2000. Also available in a format designed for black and white printing.
gc-com-c.pdf 833.55 kB
Policy on Numeracy Education in Schools (1998)
Statement of the position of the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers on the nature of numeracy, the kind of developments in numeracy education which schools and others need to implement and the nature of and foci for assessment of numeracy in schools.
numpol.pdf 348.03 kB
Statement on the Use of Calculators and Computers for Mathematics in Australian Schools (1996)
This statement updated and extended the earlier National Statement on the Use of Calculators for Mathematics in Australian Schools, published in 1987 and endorsed by all Australian education systems.
tech_st.pdf 275.32 kB
Mathematical Knowledge and Understanding for Effective Participation in Australian Society (1996)
This paper examined what constituted "fundamentals of school mathematics" and identified a set of mathematical learnings considered essential for all Australian students.
know_st.pdf 251.72 kB
School Mathematics and Your Daughter (1995)
Information for parents arising from A National Statement on Girls and Mathematics, AAMT (1990)
daugh.pdf 130.96 kB
Gender Inclusive Language and Mathematics (1995)
Guidelines for presenters, authors, editors and reviewers arising from A National Statement on Girls and Mathematics, AAMT (1990)
gend.pdf 128.75 kB
Making Decisions About Mathematics (1995)
Information for students, parents and teachers arising from A National Statement on Girls and Mathematics, AAMT (1990)
decis.pdf 127.81 kB
Support papers
AAMT has published supplementary papers to enlarge on and/or support some of the policy and position statements of the Association.
AAMT position statements for printing in alternative formats
Some of AAMT's policy and position statements have been published with a choice of printing formats.
Indicative timeline for AAMT position paper development
A timeline for development of each AAMT position paper is agreed at the start of the development process. This document provides a generic timeline upon which these are based.
pptline.doc 71.00 kB
