Mathematics Association of Pakistan
Introduction
The Mathematics Association of Pakistan July 4, 1997 ,
after an Andover Dartmouth Institute (ADI) mathematics workshop under an
International Academic Partnership (IAP) arrangement between Aga Khan
Foundation and Phillips
Academy Andover , USA
Aims
·
To promote
mathematics.
·
To promote
mathematical education.
·
To provide a
forum for mathematics teachers to meet, learn from each other and with each
other.
·
To create
effective linkages with similar organizations around the globe for sharing
experiences with each other, while promoting the quality of mathematics
education in the world.
·
To
disseminate information and knowledge about new research findings and current
pedagogy in the field of mathematics education.
·
To generate
knowledge while initiating research projects according to contextual needs of
schools.
·
To create a
group of committed and informed professionals working towards improving the
quality of mathematics education in
·
To create and
implement innovative programmes for students, such as Pakistan Mathematics
Olympiad, in order to promote the culture of doing and investigating
mathematics among students.
·
To give input
in policy dialogues on the status of mathematics education in
Membership
a) Teacher members: Mathematics Teachers and Teacher
Educator teaching at any educational level are eligible to become member of
MAP. Annual fee for Teacher member is Rs. 200.
b)
Institutional
Members: Educational
institutions / teachers’ training institutions or any other institution
associated with promoting mathematics education can become on Institutional
Member of MAP. Annual Fee for Institutional membership is Rs. 500.
Regular
Activities
MAP organizes:
·
Monthly workshops on the first Saturday of every
month;
·
Special summer workshops; and
·
Mathematics Olympiads and Symposia.
Sessions for 2006
|
Months |
Topics |
|
January |
How to Fall in Love With
Mathematics |
|
February |
Equalities &
Inequalities |
|
March |
Project Based Learning |
|
April |
Step in Mathematics |
|
May |
Economics and Mathematics |
|
June |
Rectangular Panel |
|
July |
5 Day Summer Session Critical
Citizenship and Mathematics |
|
August |
Workshop for Primary
Teachers |
|
September |
MAP Olympiad 2006 |
|
October |
Trigonometry and Bearing |
|
November |
Average and Rates |
|
December |
Sets |
Executive committee
|
Name |
Designation |
|
Mr. Sikunder Ali Baber |
Chairperson |
|
Mr. Sardar Ahmed Khan |
Coordinator |
|
Mr. Abid Sohail |
Coordinator |
|
Dr. Anjum Halai |
Founding Chair and member of the executive committee |
|
Mr. Nadeem Asghar Kirmani |
Treasurer |
|
Dr. Razia Faqir Muhammad |
Member |
|
Ms. Munira Amir Ali |
Member |
|
Ms. Saima Maheen |
Member |
|
Mr. Waheed-ur-Rehman |
Member |
|
Mr. Muhammad Madni Khan |
Member |
|
Ms. Kehkashan Afzal |
Member |
|
Ms. Fauzia Awan |
Member |
|
Nida Nazir |
Member |
|
Humara Malik |
Member |
For
further Details:
Mathematics Association of
Professional
Teacher Associations Network (PTAN)
C/O
IED-PDC, 1-5/B -
VII, F.B. Area
Karimabad,
Karachi-75950,
Tel:
092-21-6347611-4, Fax: 092-21-6347616
Website: www.ptan.org
Email: info@ptan.org