Mathematics education and promotion of mathematics have been on the agenda of the Fields Institute since its inception. The Centre for Mathematics Education (CME) is devoted to encompassing all apsects of teaching and learning mathematics, mathematics education research, and, by extension, STEM education. There is no better way to learn and appreciate what mathematics offers and to raise future mathematicians and scientists than through a modern, creative and interdisciplinary education with mathematics at its core.

Membership is composed of the multidisciplinary international faculty and researchers (including those from the Institute’s Principal Sponsoring Universities), teachers and school board members, representatives from the Ministry of Education, industry, media and the general public.

The Centre facilitates communication and collaboration between the interested individuals and groups both within Canada and globally through the promotion and organization of public and outreach events, education programs, and various scientific activities such as conferences, workshops, and seminars.

View the report from the Inaugural Meeting of the Centre for Mathematics Education.

CME Activities

MathEd Forum - open monthly meetings (during the school year, September to April) on themes related to K-16+ mathematics education. Visit the page for more information, to view the schedule of upcoming meetings and to subscribe to the Forum’s mailing list.

Fields Cognitive Science Network – a scholarly community that conducts an empirical study of mathematics and how it is learned. The page contains description of events organized by the network and links to publications, including the book series: Studies in Mathematics in the Arts and Humanities (MIAH), published by Bril, and Mathematics in Mind, published by Springer.

First-Year Math & Stats in Canada (FYMSiC) - a scholarly community dedicated to post-secondary mathematics education. Visit the webpage for more information about online teaching meetups, newsletter, annual conference, community news, and teaching resources.

Math Circles - activities for middle school and high school students.

Mathematics Knowledge Network (MKN) - connecting mathematics education communities across Ontario. From 2016-2022, the MKN was funded by the Ontario Ministry of Education. The website contains links to reports, activities, and educational materials related to mathematics leadership, critical transitions, indigenous knowledge, and computational thinking/modelling.

Honours

The Margaret Sinclair Memorial Award – The CME members assist the Fields Institute in recognizing an educator in Canada who has demonstrated innovation and excellence in promoting mathematics education at the elementary, secondary, college or university level.

CME Related Communities

CMESG (Canadian Mathematics Education Study Group) 

FYMSiC (First Year Math and Stats in Canada)