Association of Teachers of Mathematics

The Association of Teachers of Mathematics (ATM) was established by Caleb Gattegno in 1950 to encourage the development of mathematics education to be more closely related to the needs of the learner. ATM is a membership organisation representing a community of students, nursery, infant, primary, secondary and tertiary teachers, numeracy consultants, overseas teachers, academics and anybody interested in mathematics education.

Association of Teachers of Mathematics
AbbreviationATM
Formation1950
Legal statusNon-profit organisation and registered charity
PurposePromote mathematics education in both UK and international schools
Location
  • 2a Vernon Street, Vernon House, Derby DE1 1FR
Region served
UK/rest of world
Membership
3,500 maths teachers
Senior Administrative Officer
Sam Walters
Main organ
ATM General Council
Websitewww.atm.org.uk

Aims

The stated aims of the Association of Teachers of Mathematics are to support the teaching and learning of mathematics by:

  • encouraging increased understanding and enjoyment of mathematics
  • encouraging increased understanding of how people learn mathematics
  • encouraging the sharing and evaluation of teaching and learning strategies and practices
  • promoting the exploration of new ideas and possibilities
  • initiating and contributing to discussion of and developments in mathematics education at all levels

Guiding principles

ATM lists as its guiding principles:

  • The ability to operate mathematically is an aspect of human functioning which is as universal as language itself. Attention needs constantly to be drawn to this fact. Any possibility of intimidating with mathematical expertise is to be avoided.
  • The power to learn rests with the learner. Teaching has a subordinate role. The teacher has a duty to seek out ways to engage the power of the learner.
  • It is important to examine critically approaches to teaching and to explore new possibilities, whether deriving from research, from technological developments or from the imaginative and insightful ideas of others.
  • Teaching and learning are cooperative activities. Encouraging a questioning approach and giving due attention to the ideas of others are attitudes to be encouraged. Influence is best sought by building networks of contacts in professional circles.

Structure

There are about 3500 members, mainly teachers in primary and secondary schools. It is a registered charity and all profits from subscriptions and trading are re-invested. Its head office is located in central Derby

Branches

Working within the aims and guiding principles of the Association of Teachers of Mathematics, ATM Branches provide the opportunity for professionals to share ideas and experiences in their own areas.

Benefits Include: The opportunity to meet teachers from other schools affected by the same issues as you Meeting people from different phases of education - primary/ secondary/ tertiary Discovering new ideas from session leaders who are experts in their respective fields Revisiting old ideas with a fresh new perspective Establishing a connection between the national ATM teachers in a locality

Publications

ATM publishes Mathematics Teaching, a non-refereed journal with articles of interest to those involved in mathematics education. The journal is sent to all registered members. There are some free 'open access' journals available to all on the ATM website. ATM also publishes a wide range resources suitable for teachers at all levels of teaching. https://www.atm.org.uk/Store

See also

References
  1. Association of Mathematics Education Teachers
  2. NAMA

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