| Association of Teachers of Mathematics | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | ATM |
| Formation | 1950 |
| Legal status | Non-profit organisation and registered charity |
| Purpose/focus | Promote mathematics education in UK schools |
| Location | Unit 7 Prime Industrial Park, Shaftesbury Street, Derby, DE23 8YB |
| Region served | UK |
| Membership | 4,000 maths teachers |
| Senior Administrative Officer | Su Strange |
| Main organ | ATM General Council |
| Website | ATM |
The Association of Teachers of Mathematics (ATM) was established 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. ATM speaks for creativity, thought, and the enjoyment of the struggle in calculation, reasoning and discovery...
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The Association of Teachers of Mathematics aims to support the teaching and learning of mathematics by:
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 the 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.
It was formed in 1950, being founded by Caleb Gattegno. In 1981 the head office moved to Derby.
There are about 4000 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 the south of Derby, next to the west side of the Cross Country Route.
It has local branches in