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Proceeding of the International Scientific Colloquium Mathematics and children : (How to teach and learn mathematics), Osijek, April, 13, 2007

Th e main aim of the Organisational Committee of the international scientifi c colloqium Mathematics and Children is to encourage additional scientifi c research in the fi eld of mathematics teaching in Croatia. Th e development of science and education is a part of a long-term Education Sector Development Plan 2005-2010. Following the example of Europe and the rest of the world, special attention in the fi eld of education is given to mathematical literacy of children (PISA programme) as well as to mathematics teacher training (quality insurance in higher education). Mathematics teaching in Croatia faces modifi ed strategic, organizational, social and technical conditions. Introducing one-shift classes in primary schools, including children with special needs (talented ones and those with diffi - culties) in regular classes, extended day program for all students, two teachers per class, greater mobility of children and teachers in schools and new teaching technologies demand changes in the methodology of mathematical education of both children and future teachers of mathematics. It is important to develop life-long learning programme for teachers of mathematics that includes doctoral studies. Research in the fi eld of mathematics teaching implies multi- and interdisciplinarity. Th erefore a cooperation with scientists outside the fi eld of mathematics (psychologists, special-ed teachers, educators) is an imperative, although we strongly believe that improvements in mathematics teaching should be encouraged within the fi eld of mathematics. A precondition for developing new approaches and methodologies in mathematics teaching in Croatia is a fi rst-hand experience with the results of international research and standards in mathematics teaching and defi ning doctoral studies within the same fi eld. Proceeding o 10 f the International Scientifi c Colloquium We believe that the lectures, discussions and experience exchange between Croatian and international participants of the Mathematics and Children meeting will initiate and intensify scientifi c cooperation in the fi eld of mathematics teaching on the international level. We would also like for this event to initiate the start of doctoral studies in the fi eld of mathematics teaching in Croatia following the examples from Europe and worldwide. We are very grateful to numerous Croatian and international scientists who have recognized the importance of this event and managed to fi nd the time to attend this gathering. We would also like to thank the heads and entrepreneurs of the local community who fi nanced this event for the most part. On behalf of the Organizational Committee, I express my deepest gratitude. Osijek, April 13, 2007 Margita Pavleković

mathematics ; pupils ; teacher training

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