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The ICDME -Tsukuba Conference:
International Cooperation Development in Mathematics EducationDate:

11-12 February 2022 (To be confirmed after paper submission isfinalized)

Venue:

University of Tsukuba, Tokyo Campus

Conference Theme: Issues, challenges, strategies and solutions in international
cooperation development in mathematics education
Conference Host:

Center for Research on International Cooperation in Educational
Development (CRICED), University of Tsukuba, Japan

Conference website: To be announced once the website is readyConference email:ICDME2022@gmail.com

Introduction
At the concluding session of Topic Study Group 61 (TSG 61) at the 14th International Congress
on Mathematical Education (ICME 14), there were several requests to expand and extend thework of TSG 61. These requests have led to the interim formation of the International
Cooperation Development in Mathematics Education Discussion Group (ICDME). Thisconference forms part of ICDME’s plans to initiate a community in international cooperation
development whose interest is in the realization of quality mathematics education as a public
good for society.
Purpose of the Conference
1. To serve as a platform for policy-makers, scholars and practitioners to discuss
issues, challenges, strategies and solutions in international cooperation inmathematics education.
2. To create a community of policy-makers, scholars and practitioners to regularly meetto discuss matters related to international cooperation development in mathematics
education.
3. To work towards the publication of an edited book on international cooperation.
Conference Mode:

Hybrid (In-person and online)

CALL FOR PAPERS
Policy-makers, scholars and practitioners are cordially invited to submit papers based on thetheme of the conference.
A) There will be two categories of contributors:

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1.

Contributors who had presented their papers in TSG 61 in ICME-14

2.

New contributorsB) Papers for the Conference will be categorized as
1.

Long papers (which will include the common elements found in scientific papers i.e.,
related literature, educational theories and references. Expected length of paper:
12-15 pages). Please name your file: ICDME_Pa_<your name>.doc

2.

Short papers (Project reports. Expected length of papers about 8-10 pages). Pleasename your file: ICDME_Ps_<your name>.doc

3.

Oral presentation. Presenters are required to submit a 2-page summary of thepresentation. Please name your file: ICDME_Po_<your name>.doc

Note: Oral presentations will not be selected as papers for publication. However, allpresentation slides will be uploaded to the website for the Conference.
Please submit your papers to: ICDME2022@gmail.com
C) Key Focal Questions for Contributors
1.

What were the issues and challenges in the project?

2.

How did the partners in the collaboration arrive at strategies to solve the issues
and challenges?

3.

What were the roles and narratives of the agents and how did they influence theplanning and implementation of the project?

4. What were the lessons learnt from the project?
D) Paper Format and Template
The APA format (7th edition) will be used for this conference.
Please refer to the paper entitled Understanding Narratives: A Pathway Towards
Resolving Issues and Challenges in International Cooperation in Mathematics
Education. This paper is intended to serve as a guide for contributors with regards to thetheme of the Conference. Please also use this document as the template for yourpaper. This template (ICDME_Pa_Cheah_Isoda_template) is available on request andalso on the Conference website.
The summary of TSG 61 in pdf format is also available for your reference.
E) Timeline for the Conference
Please follow the following deadlines to ensure the smooth running of the Conference:
1. Submission of papersa) For TSG61 extended papers:b) For new contributors:

1 November 2021
1 December 2021

2. Review of papers:
1 November - 15 December 2021
All paper authors will be requested to review at least 1 paper by another author.
3. Communication of review results to authors by 31 December 2021
4. Revision of papers:

1 January - 10 February 2022

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5. Conference dates:

11 - 12 February 2022

6. Selection of papers for publication
and revision of papers:

15 - 28 February 2022

7. Editing of papers and preparation for publication: March - October 2022
8. Target date for publication:

October 2022

Important notes to authors
1.

APA format
The APA format (7th edition) will be used as the paper format for this conference. A brief
explanation of the changes in APA format from previous editions is available online on
the Purdue University Writing Lab.
(https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/apa_changes_7th_edition.html )2.

Third-party content

In view of our plans to work towards the publication of an edited monograph, please note
that:a. Publishers take a strict view concerning the use of and inclusion of third-party
content. As an author of a work, you may be responsible for overseeing this matter.
‘Third party content’ refers any work that you have not created yourself and which
you have reproduced or adapted from other sources.
b. In view of these strict regulations, it is recommended that the best option is to totallyexclude the use of third-party content because requesting for permission to use thirdparty content is both a time-consuming and expensive process.
c. Alternatively, if you use third-party content, you will be required to request for
permission for its use.
d. For further details, please refer tohttps://www.springernature.com/gp/policies/editorial-policies/third-party-permissions
3.

High resolution pictures
a. Please note that the final print will NOT be in colour. It is advisable to use only
photographs that will look good in black and white print.
b. For photographs and other images, please use a copy with high resolution. Thehigh-resolution file should be sent to the publishers at the technical editing and typesetting stage of publication.

CONFERENCE ORGANISERS:••••Ui Hock Cheah (Penang Maths Platform, Malaysia)
Masami Isoda (CRICED, University of Tsukuba, Japan)
Arne Jakobsen (University of Stavanger, Norway)
Bernadette Denys (Paris Diderot University, France)

For enquiries on Conference matters, please contact us at: ICDME2022@gmail.com