About

The Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers Inc. (AAMT) is the leading organisation that supports and promotes mathematics education in schools in Australia. AAMT operates using the business name Mathematics Education Australia. 

AAMT was established in 1966, has charitable status and is a federation of mathematics teaching associations in each state and territory. 

The work of AAMT includes:

• The continuous professional development of teachers of mathematics across Australia
• The provision of publications, resources and support for mathematics teaching and learning 
• Communicating and advocating for mathematics education
• Providing policy and strategic advice to government and other parties
• Collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders in research, projects and other initiatives that further mathematics education in Australia

The following table summarises some of the specific programs managed by AAMT

Biennial National Conference	Every odd year in July
Professional learning workshops	Periodic workshops with well-known educators, mathematicians and policy experts.
Publication of the journals AMEJ and APMC	AAMT publishes four editions of each journal annually.
International exchange program	Current exchange programs are organised for Singapore, China and the UK.
Focus on Maths	This program solicits funding from donors to support maths education in disadvantaged schools.
Grant-funded projects	Recent projects include Growing Mathematically, reSolve: Maths by Inquiry, Dimensions, Maths Inside
Maths 300	Maths 300 is a subscription-based platform that provides teachers with a library of interactive maths lessons using an inquiry-based approach.
Maths teaching resource site	AAMT maintains the site www.mathseducation.org.au which hosts a range of resources for maths teachers
Reports and position papers	AAMT provides advice and reports on strategic and policy issue in maths education.
National Mathematics Summer School	AAMT works in partnership with ANU to provide the NMSS for Year 11 students who have a passion for maths.

AAMT Leaflet