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| Mathematical Association of Queensland | |
|---|---|
| Name | Mathematical Association of Queensland |
| Formed | 1963 |
| Type | Educational association |
| Headquarters | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Region served | Queensland, Australia |
| Leader title | President |
Mathematical Association of Queensland is a professional association for mathematics educators, researchers, and enthusiasts based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The association promotes mathematics teaching and learning through conferences, publications, competitions, and professional development, engaging with schools, universities, and education authorities across Australia. It interacts with national and international bodies to support curriculum development, assessment, and pedagogy.
The association was founded in the early 1960s during a period of curriculum reform influenced by organizations such as Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers, University of Queensland, Queensland Department of Education, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, and international trends from Royal Society, International Commission on Mathematical Instruction, and OECD. Early leaders included academics and teachers connected to Griffith University, Queensland University of Technology, St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace, Brisbane Grammar School, and contributors who later collaborated with Australian Mathematical Society, Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, and the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. Milestones included the introduction of statewide competitions and liaison with events like the International Mathematical Olympiad and regional initiatives linked to Asia-Pacific Mathematical Olympiad and Pacific Institute of Mathematical Sciences.
Governance follows a committee model with elected officers similar to structures at Australian Council for Educational Research, Royal Australian Chemical Institute, and other professional bodies such as Australian Institute of Physics and Australian Computer Society. The executive typically comprises a president, vice-president, treasurer, secretary, and convenors for competitions and publications, drawn from staff at institutions including University of Melbourne, Monash University, Australian National University, and local schools such as Brisbane State High School and Cedar College. The association liaises with statutory bodies like Queensland Studies Authority and national bodies including Department of Education and Training (Australia)-affiliated agencies and advisory groups connected to Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute.
The association runs programs for teachers and students analogous to initiatives by Mathematical Association of Victoria, New South Wales Department of Education, and South Australian Certificate of Education Board. Activities include teacher professional development workshops with input from researchers at University of Sydney, University of New South Wales, and Curtin University, student enrichment programs similar to Australian Mathematics Trust offerings, and mathematics competitions inspired by the Kangaroo Math Competition, AMC (American Mathematics Competitions), and UK Mathematics Trust. Outreach collaborates with institutions such as Queensland Museum, State Library of Queensland, and community groups like Scouts Australia and Rotary International.
The association publishes newsletters and journals modeled on publications from Mathematical Association of America, Notices of the American Mathematical Society, and periodicals akin to Australian Mathematics Teacher. Content has featured authors affiliated with Cambridge University Press, Springer Science+Business Media, and academics from Harvard University, Princeton University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and regional scholars from James Cook University. Special issues and resources reference curriculum frameworks used by State of New South Wales, documents from Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority, and assessment materials comparable to those by ACER.
Annual conferences bring together delegates in venues across Brisbane and Queensland, cooperating with conference hosts like Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, university conference offices at University of Queensland and Griffith University, and parallel sessions modeled after meetings of European Mathematical Society, American Mathematical Society, and International Congress of Mathematicians. The program includes keynote speakers drawn from faculty at Imperial College London, University of Oxford, Stanford University, and prominent educators from State Library of Victoria and Australian Academy of Science.
The association recognises excellence in teaching and scholarship with awards analogous to honours granted by Australian Mathematics Trust, Australian Council for Educational Leaders, and prizes similar in stature to national awards from Prime Minister's Prizes for Science and fellowships associated with Australian Academy of the Humanities. Recipients often include educators from Brisbane Girls Grammar School, researchers from University of New England (Australia), and contributors tied to Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia.
Membership comprises teachers, university academics, school students, and affiliates from professional organizations such as Teachers Registration Board of Queensland, Australian College of Educators, and community partners like Business Council of Australia. Regional chapters and local networks operate in areas including Cairns, Townsville, Toowoomba, Gold Coast, Queensland, and Sunshine Coast and coordinate with local institutions such as James Cook University and TAFE campuses.
Category:Mathematics organizations Category:Organisations based in Brisbane