ICME-13 was hold from 24 to 31 July, 2016 in Hamburg (Germany). It is the largest forum, which is held each 4 years under the guidance of International commission on mathematical education (ICMI). ICMI was established at 1908 as a part of the International Mathematical Unity (IMU) – the most powerful mathematical public organization in the world.
More than 3000 scientists, university lecturers, teachers from all over the world gathered in Hamburg this year. Our delegation was headed by MSPU rector, academician A.L. Semenov.
The day before the opening of the Congress the General assembly of ICMI was held where the executive committee elections for the next 4-year period (2017 – 2020) took place.
The next executive committee includes prof. Jill Adler (the Republic of South Africa) – she has become the president of the executive committee – and also prof. Xu Biyan (China). The professors visited our country in different years.
During the congress brief working meetings were held with participation of A.L. Semenov, Jill Adler and Xu Biyan, the intention of cooperation was confirmed. A.L. Semenov also congratulated Jill Adler on being awarded one of the main ICMI rewards – Hans Freudenthal medal 2015 for her outstanding research aimed on improving the quality of teaching and learning mathematics in South Africa.
A.L. Semenov had talks with the future president of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) prof. Deborah Ball (USA). She agreed to visit Moscow in Autumn 2016 and to take part in the events dedicated to the 120th anniversary of L.S. Vygotsky at MSPU.
A.L. Semenov also had talks with prof. A. Soyfer, the president of the World Federation of National Mathematics Competitions (WFNMC) – a specialized subdivision of ICMI, dedicated to the development of mathematical olympiad movement.
The member of MSPU delegation, Dean of the Mathematical faculty S.A. Polikarpov took part in organizational meetings of the International Network of young scientists in the sphere of mathematical education (ECRME) – a self-governing organization.
More than 50 thematic sections were presented at the congress. The Day of a young researcher was organized for the first time.
The special format of the Congress was a discussion group – two thematic meetings during the week, where participants have the opportunity to exchange views in the themes of mutual interest. The discussion group “Mathematics in school of the XXI century. Russian experience, perspectives of development in the world” was organized by A.L. Semenov and S.A. Polikarpov.
Next ICME will be held in 4 years in Shanghai (China).
