National Professional Standards Committee - Mathematics
The National Professional Standards Committee — Mathematics (NPSCM) has oversight of the uses of the AAMT Professional Standards for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics. It is a broadly representative Committee that reports to the Council of the AAMT.
Since its inception in 2002 the NPSCM has had oversight of several projects. Over the period 2008-12 the committee has oversight of the Recognising Excellence: Highly Accomplished Teachers of Mathematics Project being conducted in collaboration with the Catholic Education Office of Melbourne. Other matters for the NPSCM’s attention in 2010 and beyond are:
- the process for renewing the HAToM credential
- revising the AAMT Standards in the light of other work in the area
- considering the links between the Standards and the Australian Curriculum: Mathematics
More information about membership and the role of NPSCM
Membership vacancies
There are currently several vacancies for Practising Teacher Members on the NPSCM.
Applications are open for teachers to become members for the next three years. Appointments will be made on merit, based on the information provided on the Application Form. Applications close 9 April 2010.