Mathematics Council

Upcoming Conference(s)

October 12 - 13, 2012  Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper, Alberta, Canada

Link to Mathematics Council website

Objectives

The Mathematics Council seeks to provide leadership to encourage the continuing enhancement of the teaching, learning and understanding of mathematics in the province of Alberta.

Activities

The Math Council, in its role of advocate for mathematics education, promotes inservices to improve math education in schools throughout the province. The Council provides resource personnel and helps with program planning in cooperation with convention committees and other interest groups. The Council sponsors an annual conference, which provides opportunities for the sharing of information, news and innovations in the field of mathematics education, as well as regional mini-conferences.

Publications

delta-k, the journal of the Mathematics Council, is published two to three times annually, and seeks to stimulate thinking, to explore new ideas and to offer various viewpoints. The journal also serves to promote the Council's convictions about the vital role that mathematics plays in education.

The Mathematics Council Newsletter, published four to five times annually, provides members with current news and timely information.

Council Fees

Category Fee
Regular Membership $30
Student Membership $5
Life Membership TBA
Subscriptions $35

Contact information for the executive members of the Mathematics Council is provided to assist the ATA in conducting its professional and business affairs.


Mathematics Council



Council Executive

President
Marj Farris
Phone (bus): 780-928-3913 
Fax: 780-928-3000
marjf@incentre.net
Treasurer
Chris Smith
Phone (bus): 403-314-1449 
Fax: 403-314-3210
chrissmith.teacher@gmail.com
 
Newsletter Editor
Karen Viersen
karenkars8@hotmail.com
Journal Editor-delta-K
Gladys Sterenberg
gladyss@ualberta.ca
 
Publications Director
Tancy Lazar
Phone (bus): 403-777-6690 
Fax: 403-777-6693
trlazar@cbe.ab.ca
Director At Large
David Martin
Phone (bus): 403-342-4800 
Fax: 403-343-2249
martind@rdcrd.ab.ca
 
ATA Staff Advisor
Lisa Everitt
Phone (bus): 780-447-9463 OR 1-800-232-7208 
Fax: 780-455-6481
lisa.everitt@ata.ab.ca
PEC Liaison
Carol Henderson
Phone (bus): 403-938-6666 
Fax: 780-455-6481
carol.henderson@ata.ab.ca
 
Secretary
Donna Chanasyk
Phone (bus): 780-459-4405 
Fax: 780-459-0187
donnajc@telus.net