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There have been
"Not since the Soviet Union's launch of the
Sputnik satellite has the need to improve science and mathematics
education been as clear and urgent."
--Educational Testing Service Mathematics and Kindness
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The Journal's Editors Joseph M. Furner,
Ph.D., Associate Professor of Mathematics Education at
The Journal's Vision
Mathitudes: An Online Journal for Mathematics Educators main goal is to provide research, resources, and a forum for improving mathematics education internationally while addressing the math anxious. The hope is to create a society as a whole whom are confident in their ability to do mathematics in order to compete globally in an ever-advancing technological world which relies so heavily on excelling in the areas of mathematics, the sciences, and technology use. The Journal's Audience
Mathitudes: An Online Journal for Mathematics Educators, “An Online Journal Addressing Attitudes, Anxiety, Confidence, and Best Practices in the Teaching of Mathematics Pre-K and Beyond,” is intended for all mathematics educators Pre-K and beyond and other interested parties to provide research, best practices, teaching ideas, a forum, and resources/weblinks that address issues related to math anxiety, math attitudes, the building of math confidence, and overall best practices in the teaching of mathematics.
The Journal's Mission/Philosophy Statement
Joseph M. Furner, the founder of this journal's main intention is to provide a formal forum for the dissemination of research and research results, best practices, teaching ideas, and resources that address issues related to math anxiety, mathematics attitudes, the building of math confidence, and overall best practices in the teaching of mathematics. As the vision statement says one of the main goals of this journal is to enhance best practices in the teaching of mathematics to better prepare society as a whole to be confident in their ability to do mathematics in an ever-advancing technological and globally competitive world.
Submission Overview Submissions appropriate for Mathitudes: An Online Journal for Mathematics Educators include research and expository articles, essays and thought pieces, and professional observations and discussions which focus specifically on issues of content, pedagogy, philosophical and practical theory, research, best practices, teaching ideas, all which are in keeping with the theme of the journal; hence, related to math anxiety, math attitudes, the building of math confidence, and overall best practices in the teaching of mathematics Pre-K and beyond. Mathitudes: An Online Journal for Mathematics Educators is an international refereed journal with the main goal being to stimulate the sharing of ideas and discussion among its contributors and readers to ultimately improve mathematics instruction while addressing the math anxious. The Refereeing Process Manuscript submissions will be reviewed based on a blind referee format by professional educators and mathematicians which will be chosen by the editors according to their areas of specialization for appropriateness of the topic, validity of the research results or conclusions, general interest in a topic, and adherence to generally accepted standards of good writing. Manuscripts sent to Mathitudes: An Online Journal for Mathematics Educators should be in keeping with the theme of the journal; hence, related to mathematics attitudes, math anxiety, confidence building, and overall best practices for teaching mathematics in hope that such research will advance and improve the teaching of mathematics and develop mathematically confident young people.
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The Editorial Board for(*=Proposed---waiting for confirmation
from each professional)
Please note that all members of the Editorial Board are unpaid for their services provided to Mathitudes: An Online Journal for Mathematics Educators. Their services and contributions are part of maintaining and sharing their expertise and professional standing in the area of mathematics education or education. Serving on this editorial board may be recognized by one’s university employment as a necessary service requirement or other requirements for one’s employment as a professional educator. Anyone interested in serving on the editorial board is invited and should E-mail one of the editors with a cover letter and their curriculum vitae demonstrating expertise in mathematics education and/or affective issues related to learning, this is done to ensure and maintain a high quality mathematics education journal.
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The Journal’s
Copyright Information All articles published on Mathitudes: An Online Journal for Mathematics Educators are the property of Mathitudes: An Online Journal for Mathematics Educators and the appropriate author(s). Mathitudes: An Online Journal for Mathematics Educators grants reproduction rights for non-commercial personal use subject to the following conditions:
Potential authors of Mathitudes: An Online Journal for Mathematics Educators must realize that once their article has been accepted for publication and when Mathitudes: An Online Journal for Mathematics Educators has received the final print version from the author(s), Mathitudes: An Online Journal for Mathematics Educators and the author(s) share copyright to the article and it should not be submitted or printed in another journal. Any other uses of articles published on Mathitudes: An Online Journal for Mathematics Educators is prohibited without written permission of the author(s) and the journal. All materials published herein remain copyright of the journal and named author(s), or editos if unattributed. Permission is given to freely copy this journal’s contents on a not-for-profit basis, provided any reproduction preserves the integrity of each article as a whole, apart from extracted quotes, and full credit is given to the author and the journal in each case. Other copyright issues and permissions may be obtained from one of the editors, Joseph Furner and/or Barbara Berman.
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The Professional Forum The Professional Forum is open to all mathematics educators and other’s
interested in sharing ideas, opinions, research, thoughts, and resources with
each other as they relate to math anxiety, math attitudes, math confidence, and
overall best practices for the teaching of mathematics PreK
and beyond. The forum will allow you to
read, respond to, and create your own forum questions. It is considered a professional means of
dialoguing with other mathematics educators and other interested parties,
please be respectful of each other’s individual views and opinions.
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Tips and Checklist for Authors
1. Title
page
2. Abstract
3.
References
4.
Footnotes
5. Tables
and Figures
7. Computer
Files
8.
Manuscript for possible publication should be E-mailed to one of the editors.
9. A Sample
Outline of an Article for Mathitudes: An Online Journal for Mathematics
Educators
TITLE
OF PAPER CENTERED
Abstract The abstract for Mathitudes:
An Online Journal for Mathematics Educators should be single spaced, in
italics, with 12 point type and should be fully justified. The abstract should
contain between 50 and 100 words. It should contain key words sufficient to
describe the contents of the article to attract search engines.
Introduction/Body Each article should be 5
to 15 pages in length, including the references and biographical sketches. As
is traditional in most research papers, they should include: introductions;
literature reviews; methodologies for research; data and research findings; and
discussion/conclusions which should all be part of such manuscripts. As mentioned in the abstract, the article
should be fully justified. Page numbers may be centered at the bottom,
beginning with this page as page 1. Section headings should be centered in bold
face. APA is the preferred style for reference citations for
Mathitudes: An Online Journal
for Mathematics Educators. Footnotes should not be used in
the text of the paper.
Summary Each paper should include an appropriate summary or conclusions. Overall, these guidelines are intended to assist authors in the preparation of the final versions of the electronic manuscripts to be published on Mathitudes: An Online Journal for Mathematics Educators.
References Please list all works cited in the article in alphabetical
order according to last name of first author, or name of organization.
APA Style
is the preferred style for citations.
Biographical
Sketch(es) A short biographical sketch of each
author will be placed with their article published on Mathitudes: An Online Journal for Mathematics Educators.
Included in these sketches should be information on the academic background,
research interests, and current professional positions of each author; as well
as, any other personal information the authors wish to share. It is encouraged that authors include their
E-mail addresses so that others may contact them about their research. 10. A Few Last Minute Tips as a Final
Check to keep in Mind before Submitting Before you submit your work, please take the time to be certain that your paper is in the correct format and that you have included everything necessary by checking it against this checklist:
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is given to the journal, Mathitudes: An Online Journal for Mathematics Educators, once Mathitudes: An Online Journal for Mathematics
Educators, receives the final print version from the author(s) once Mathitudes: An Online Journal for Mathematics
Educators has accepted one’s article for publication.
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