SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT (FINAL) AND CALL FOR PAPERS

19TH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHERN AFRICAN ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH IN MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE AND

TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

SAARMSTE 2011

18 –21 JANUARY 2011

CONFERENCE THEME:Mathematics, Science & Technology Education:

A Bridge to the Future

HOSTED BY:SAARMSTE NORTH-WEST CHAPTER

Mafikeng, North-West Province, South Africa

SAARMSTE2011@nwu.ac.zahttp://www.nwu.ac.za/export/sites/default/nwu/mc/events.html

SAARMSTE COMMITTEES 2010/2011

SAARMSTE EXECUTIVEPresident: Prof Marc Schäfer (Rhodes University)Past President: Mr Chipo Fumhanda (New Zealand)Secretary – Treasurer: Prof Marie Botha (University of Pretoria)Regional Representatives: Dr Emilia Afonso -Mozambique Chapter (Universidade

Pedagogica)Prof. Helen Drummond – North West Chapter (North-West University)

Research Capacity Rep: Dr Tulsi Morar (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University)AJRMSTE Editor: Prof Fred Lubben (CPUT & University of York)Secretariat (ex-officio): Ms Caryn McNamara (Rhodes University)

SAARMSTE LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE (LOC) 2010Chairperson: Prof Thapelo Mamiala (North-West University)Treasurer: Prof Helen Drummond (North-West University)Secretary: Dr Jacob Tholo (North West Department of Education)Organiser: Dr Frederick Kwayisi (North-West University)Members: Ms Sophy Mangope (North West Department of Education)

Dr Matlhodi Teu (North West Department of Education/ NWRCC)

Ms Helen Thomas (North-West University) Ms G Poti (North West Department of Education) Mr Noorullah Shaikhnag (North-West University) Ms M. Leketi (North West Department of Education) Mr Andrew Mutsvangwa (North-West University) Mr Nkosana Mavuso (North-West University)

SAARMSTE PROGRAMME COMMITTEE 2010Programme Chair: Dr Frederick Kwayisi (North-West University)Proceedings Editors: Ms Helen Thomas (North-West University)

Prof Thapelo Mamiala (North-West University)Mathematics Coordinator: Prof Thapelo Mamiala (North-West University)Science Coordinator: Prof Helen Drummond (North-West University)Technology: Dr G.M. Reitsma (North-West University)Members: Dr Jacob Tholo (North West Department of Education)

Ms Sophy Mangope (North West Department of Education)Ms Brenda Mokotedi (North West Department of Education)Ms M.S. Motsepe (North West Department of Education)Mr K. Maletsoa (North West Department of Education)

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OBJECTIVES OF THE SAARMSTE ANNUAL MEETINGAmong the aims of SAARMSTE, according to its constitution, are:

The advancement of MSTE in Southern Africa Fostering a sense of community among researchers in MSTE Promoting research to improve and develop MSTE programmes in response to current

and future needs Organising conferences at which the results of MSTE research can be presented

The Annual SAARMSTE Conference is an important vehicle to address these aims.

CONFERENCE THEMEMathematics, Science & Technology Education – A Bridge to the futureIn this conference we will continue to build on SAARMSTE’s strengths in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education research. We also hope to promote interactive research in MSTE in accordance with the theme.

While looking for connections across subjects and research areas, we also hope to build on strands in previous conferences. We therefore invite papers to address the following strands:

Curriculum and assessment reform and evaluation in MSTE Promising practices in teaching and learning MST Equity, access and quality in MSTE Teacher education and continuous professional development in MSTE Language and MSTE Research policy and practice in MSTE MSTE in the foundation phase MSTE and Early Childhood Development.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE SAARMSTE ANNUAL MEETING? The SAARMSTE annual meetings are open to anyone involved and interested in research in mathematics, science and technology education. New researchers are particularly welcome. All stages of education are included, and there will be strands for Early Childhood Development and the Foundation Phase, as well as the GET, FET and HET stages.

PROGRAMME The conference will commence on Tuesday morning 18 January 2011 with workshops by the keynote speakers. The formal opening of the conference and the first plenary session will take place on Tuesday afternoon. The rest of the conference will consist of the various types of presentations described below.

Invited GuestsMs Naledi Pandor (The Honourable Minister of Science and Technology)Ms Maureen Modiselle (The Honourable Premier of the North-West)Rev Johannes Tselapedi (MEC for Eduction, North-West)Prof Dan Kgwadi (NWU Mafikeng Campus Rector)Keynote SpeakersProf John Williams, University of Waikato, New Zealand (Technology)Prof Anna Sfard, University of Haifa, Israel (Mathematics)Prof Mary Nakhleh, Purdue University, USA (Science) Prof Mogege Mosimege, North-West University, South Africa (Indigenous Knowledge Systems)

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PRESENTATION CATEGORIESPLEASE NOTE: No submissions will be accepted without full payment of registration by the presenter(s) by 31 st October 2010 .

Invited Presentations

1. Plenary Sessions These are addresses regarding key MSTE issues, related to the conference theme and delivered by invited speakers.

2. Workshops Research-focused workshops will take place during the conference, and will be presented by the plenary speakers. There will be intensive discussion and hands-on experiences on aspects of the speakers’ main research interests and activities.

Submitted Presentations

1. Long Papers A 45-minute slot (30 minutes for presentation, 15 minutes for discussion) will be reserved for reports of sustained research-based work. Presenters should consider addressing issues such as reasons for the particular research strategy, challenges posed by the research, shortcomings, and so forth. These papers will be reviewed. All long papers (approximately 6000 words) must follow the conference template.Review Submission Deadline: 15 August 2010. (full paper must be submitted)Submission Format: Please consult the long paper template on the conference website. For review, papers should be submitted blind, i.e. without the author’s name and affiliation. Please submit in a file labelled: LP_yourname.doc with a COVER SHEET

2. Short PapersIn these sessions, presenters are given a 30-minute slot (20 minutes for presentation, 10 minutes for discussion) to report ongoing or completed research. Extended abstracts of 2 pages should be submitted for short paper, where authors briefly outline the main features of their research (see details of what constitutes research below). Please note that abstracts of one paragraph will not contain enough information and so are likely to be rejected. Final papers should be no more than 3600 words long. All short papers must follow the conference template.Review Submission Deadline: 15 August 2010. (extended abstract: 2 pages)Submission Format: For review, abstracts should be submitted blind, i.e. without the author’s name and affiliation. Please submit in a file labelled: SP_yourname.doc with a COVER SHEET

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3. SnapshotsIn these sessions, presenters are given a 15-minute slot (10 minutes for presentation, 5 minutes for discussion) to report on planned research or on research in its initial stages. Particularly first-time presenters and individuals new to the research field of MSTE are encouraged to consider this session format. Extended abstracts of 1-2 pages should be submitted for review, where authors briefly outline the main features of their research (see details of what constitutes research below). Please note that abstracts of one paragraph will not contain enough information and so are likely to be rejected.Submission Deadline: 15 August 2010. (extended abstract: 1-2 pages)Submission Format: For review, abstracts should be submitted blind, i.e. without the author’s name and affiliation. Please submit in a file labelled: SN_yourname.doc with a COVER SHEET

4. Guided Poster Sessions (Regular and Masters) There will be sessions reserved for presenters to discuss their posters with fellow researchers. Posters will be displayed around a large hall. Extended abstracts of 1-2 pages should be submitted for review, where authors briefly outline the main features of their research (see details of what constitutes research below). Please note that abstracts of one paragraph will not contain enough information and so are likely to be rejected.Submission Deadline: 15 August 2010. (extended abstract: 1-2 pages)Submission Format: For review, abstracts should be submitted blind, i.e. without the author’s name and affiliation. Please submit in a file labelled: PO_yourname.doc with a COVER SHEET

5. Round TablesThis will take the form of a 45-minute session in which a number of delegates sit with an author to discuss the author’s research ideas informally. This session should provide a safe environment in which researchers can explore problems and uncertainties. Those who have conducted a pilot study, have research in progress, plan a research project or want to discuss dilemmas in research should benefit from this session. Extended abstracts of 1-2 pages should be submitted for review, where authors briefly outline the main questions that they will be exploring and how these are situated in their research project (see details of what constitutes research below). Please note that abstracts of one paragraph will not contain enough information and so are likely to be rejected.Submission Deadline: 15 August 2010. (extended abstract: 2 pages)Submission Format: For review, abstracts should be submitted blind, i.e. without the author’s name and affiliation. Please submit in a file labelled: RT_yourname.doc with a COVER SHEET

6. SymposiaNinety-minute slots will be reserved for symposia organised around issues where different points of view, approaches, debates or analyses of the same problem are presented. If you are offering to organise a symposium, include presenters who would take different viewpoints or approaches in order to encourage debate. A symposium outline of 2-3 pages should be submitted for review, and it should contain details of each speaker’s contribution and how these come together to create a forum for debate and discussion. Theoretical frameworks, methodologies etc. should be discussed where appropriate. Please note that abstracts of one paragraph will not contain enough information and so are likely to be rejected.

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Submission Deadline: 15 August 2010. (Outline of symposium and abstracts of individual contributions).Submission Format: For review, abstracts should be submitted blind, i.e. without the author’s name and affiliation. Please submit in a file labelled: SY_yourname.doc with a COVER SHEET

Format for long and short papersLong and short papers MUST follow the conference format. An MSWord template will be available on the conference website (address to be announced soon) or via email from the Conference Organiser (address at the end of this announcement).

No paper or extended abstract will be accepted without a COVER SHEET which can be found near the end of this announcement on the website: www.nwu.ac.za/export/sites/default/nwu/mc/events.html

REVIEWING PROCEDUREThe purpose of reviewing is to provide constructive comments from other researchers in an effort to promote high-quality papers and presentations. At least two reviewers will look at each long paper and extended abstract. Authors will be required to consider their comments and may be asked to revise their work before submitting their final paper. The review process is “blind” both ways, names of authors and reviewers are not revealed to each other, although reviewers can choose to reveal their names to authors in the interests of further discussion. It is SAARMSTE policy to use the journal reviewers as conference reviewers.

Please note: It is SAARMSTE policy that long papers be reviewed properly, consistently and timeously. We therefore ask all delegates to make sure that they abide by the deadlines in the conference announcements and submit their papers in the format requested.

BOOK OF ABSTRACTS AND CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS The final accepted abstracts received by 31 October 2010 will be compiled into a Book of Abstracts. Final long and short papers will be compiled into conference proceedings, which will be available as a pdf file on a CD. Both the Book of Abstracts and the proceedings on CD will be available at the start of conference and their cost will be included in the registration fee. In addition, delegates will be able to pre-order and pay in advance for printed and bound proceedings, which will also be available at Registration.

Please Note: If presenters have not paid their registration fees by 31 October 2010, their papers/abstracts will not be included in the Programme, Book of Abstracts or Conference proceedings.

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REGISTRATION

The registration process involves completing a detailed registration form, which will request definite commitments and plans. The submission deadline for this form is 31 October 2010 for presenters and 15   November 2010 for other delegates, and should be accompanied by the appropriate payments. A registration form is attached to this second announcement and is available on the conference website.

REGISTRATION COSTSThere are TWO different kinds of registration payment, depending on whether the delegate is a paid up member of SAARMSTE or not.

* The SAARMSTE annual membership fee for 2011 is R350.

Daily rateDelegates who wish to attend for one day only can pay the daily rate of R500 per day, plus the annual membership fee of R350.

Payments If paying by personal cheque or by telegraphic transfer, you must agree to carry the Forex and bank charges in both your country and South Africa. Unless this is done, SAARMSTE has to cover the bank charges at the South African end.

Payment DetailsAccount Name: SAARMSTE/NWBank Name: Standard BankBranch Name: MafikengBranch Number: 050040Account Type: Current AccountAccount Number: 031944280Deposit Ref: SAARMSTE2011 YourSurname&Initials

Proof of paymentDeposit slips should be faxed with the Registration Form to:SAARMSTE 2011 Prof Thapelo Mamiala Telephone: (+27) 18 389 2081 /2032 /2451North-West University, Mafikeng Campus Fax: (+27) 18 389 2342Private Bag X2046 Email: saarmste2011@nwu.ac.zaMmabatho2735South Africa

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Membership Payment until31 October 2010

Payment after 31 October 2010 (i.e. late payment)

Members Paid up members

R1550 R1650

Non-members and lapsed members

R1850 R1950

BURSARIESFour bursaries will be available to assist needy delegates. The bursaries will cover conference registration fees and accommodation in student residences for five nights. Any additional costs (such as travel) must be covered by the delegate. The following criteria will apply:

It must be your first attendance at a SAARMSTE conference You must present a paper (either a short paper or a long paper). You must be the first author on the paper, and you must be the presenting author.

A bursary application form is attached to this announcement and is available on the website. If you are interested in one of these bursaries, please contact Thapelo Mamiala.(Thapelo.Mamiala@nwu.ac.za or saarmste2011@nwu.ac.za)

CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATIONAll cancellations of registration fees must be received in writing on or before 1 December 2010. No refunds of registration fees will be possible if cancellations are received after 1 December 2010. Substitutions however can be made at any time. Please advise us of substitutions in writing so we can have the correct name badges at the registration desk.

IMPORTANT DATES (Please note: These deadlines cannot be changed)

Submission of full long papers (6000 words) 15 August 2010

Submission of extended abstracts for all other presentation types 15 August 2010

Review feedback on long papers and abstracts 30 September 2010

Reservation of accommodation in student residence & full payment 30 September 2010

Submission of ALL final papers and payment of registration by all presenters 31 October 2010

Final (full) Registration with payment 14 November 2010

CONFERENCE ACCOMMODATIONAccommodation is offered on campus in basic student residence. Alternatively delegates have the option to book their own accommodation in hotels and guest houses in the area. Bookings for hotel and guest house accommodation is for the delegates’ own account, and needs to be made directly with the hotel or guest house of your choice. Please indicate on the registration form whether you require accommodation at the residences or a hotel. Details about booking and payments will be sent to all delegates who indicate that they require accommodation. A list of nearby hotel and guest house accommodation is included in this announcement, and is posted on the conference website: www.nwu.ac.za/export/sites/default/nwu/mc/events.html

TRANSPORTThere is no scheduled flight to Mafikeng Airport. Mafikeng is about 300 km from Johannesburg. Delegates should fly in to OR Tambo Airport, or to Lanseria Airport, which is slightly closer to Mafikeng, if you wish to hire a car. Depending on demand, a shuttle will be arranged from OR Tambo on Monday 17 January 2011 at 12h00 and at 16h00, and on Tuesday 18 January 2011 at 09h00. Shuttles will return to OR Tambo on the morning (10h00) and afternoon (14h00) of Friday 21 January 2011 and the morning of Saturday 22 January 2011(8h00). The cost will be R300 one way or R500 return. Bookings will be on a

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first-come, first-served basis. Please indicate on the Registration Form if you need transport.

VISA REQUIREMENTSPlease consult your national Foreign Affairs branch or a local travel agent to enquire as to whether a visa is required to enter South Africa.

CURRENCY AND BANK CARDSThe local currency is the South African Rand (ZAR). Credit/debit cards are generally used: MasterCard, Maestro and Visa are commonly accepted in most places. Petrol cards facilities are common in the towns.

EXCURSIONSExcursions to the local game reserve will be available depending on demand. The minimum number should be 25. Please book at the registration desk when you arrive at the conference.

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REGISTRATION FORMSAARMSTE CONFERENCE 2011

Please complete both pages of this registration form. You may type your entries and email to: SAARMSTE2011@nwu.ac.za or alternatively, print out this form, fill in your responses and fax to +27 (0)18 389 2342. The form can be downloaded from:http://www.nwu.ac.za/export/sites/default/nwu/mc/events.html

All PRESENTERS need to send in this form with payment by 31 October 2010.

CONTACT DETAILSTitle, Name & Surname:(underline your surname)Institution:

Postal address:

Tel:

Fax:

Cell:

e – mail:

Special dietary requirements:Please specify (e.g. Halaal, Kosher, Vegetarian etc)Special needs:Please specify (e.g. Wheelchair access, Visually impaired, etc.)

TRANSPORT

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Transport:Please complete the following flight details, if you are flying to OR Tambo airport Cost: R300 one way or R500 return.

Do you require transport on a daily basis to and from the conference venue?

ArrivalDate Time Flight No.

Transport required?

Cost

Departure DateTime Flight No.

Transport required?

Cost

Hotel/ Guest House Dates on which transport is required

R 20 per person per return trip

Transport subtotal:

Accommodation in University Residence:

If you require university residence accommodation, please indicate which nights you will be staying.

Mon 17 Tues 18 Wed 19 Thurs 20 Fri 21

AccommBreakfast

Please state number of nights you will be staying:

Cost: R150 per nightBreakfast R60 per morning

Insert sub-total:

For alternative accommodation please visit the conference website or see the attached list of hotels and B&B establishments in the area. Payment will be made directly to the hotel/ B&B.Registration Fees: Category of membership

Date of payment for conference

Conference Fee (including SAARMSTE membership fee of R350 for 2011)

1. Members Delegates who are paid up for 2010

Before 31 October 2010

R1550

After 31 October 2010

R1650

2. Non-members and lapsed members

Before 31 October 2010

R1850

After 31 October 2010

R1950

Daily rate: Delegates who wish to attend for one day only can pay the daily rate of R500 including membership fees of R350p.a.

R850

Registration Subtotal:

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Optional Extras (please mark the appropriate box(es) with an “X”)Attendance at Welcome Cocktail Party (Tuesday 18 January)

Free

Attendance at Gala Dinner (Thursday 20 January)

R100

Hard copy of the Conference Proceedings

R220

CD of the Conference Proceedings FreeT-shirt: (circle applicable size) Free if

registration is paid by 31 October

Size: S / M / L / XL / XXL

Optional Extras Subtotal:Payment methods: Please indicate how you will be paying.

Direct deposit ChequeInternet Transfer

LETTER OF INVITATIONPlease tick if you require a letter of invitation.CONFERENCE PAYMENT SUMMARYTransportAccommodationRegistrationOptional ExtrasPlease provide TOTAL AMOUNT that you will be paying in shaded box:

Bank account details for payment:Account name: SAARMSTE/NWBank: Standard BankBranch: Mafikeng 050040Account type: Current accountAccount number: 03 194 428 0Reference: SAARMSTE2011 your surname & initials

Registration cancellation policy:All cancellations of registration fees must be received in writing on or before 1 December 2010. No refunds of registration fees will be possible if cancellations are received after 1 December 2010. Substitutions however can be made at any time. Please advise us of substitutions in writing so we can have the correct name badges at the registration desk.

*** Disclaimer: Please note that although every precaution was taken to ensure that the content of this announcement was correct at the time of going to press, unexpected changes may occur. Kindly consult the website (http://www.nwu.ac.za/export/sites/default/nwu/mc/events.html) on a regular basis.

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NORTH WEST CHAPTER - SOUTH AFRICA

A maximum of four bursaries will be made available annually to assist financially needy delegates who reside in regions of particular stress and turmoil, who under these circumstances would be otherwise unable to attend the conference.

APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT

I would like to apply for financial support to attend SAARMSTE 2011 in Mafikeng.

Eligibility Criteria*Do you reside in a region of particular stress and turmoil? Yes/NoAre you a SAARMSTE member in 2010? Yes/NoWill this be your first attendance at a SAARMSTE Conference? Yes/NoAre you presenting a Long/Short paper at the Conference? Yes/NoAre you the first author who is presenting the paper at the Conference? Yes/NoAre you unable to obtain funding from your institution to attend the Conference? Yes/No* You must have answered “Yes” to all criteria to be eligible to apply. Delete inapplicable.

Applicant DetailsSurname Name(s)Postal addressPostal codeInstitutionTelephoneFaxCellEmail

I, name surname, understand that this bursary only covers the conference registration fees and accommodation in the university residence for five nights, and that all other expenses will be for my own account. I also undertake to write a ~10-15 line article/report on the Conference by the end of January of the same year in which the Conference is held, which may be published in the SAARMSTE Newsletter.

Please see page 14 for the Motivation section.

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MOTIVATION**

** Maximum ¾ page please.

I hereby declare that all of the information supplied in this application is true and correct.

_______________________ xx/xx/2010Signature Date

Deadline for Conference Bursary application submissions:15 August 2010 (same date as submissions of papers)

Please send your completed application form to:

The SAARMSTE Conference SecretariatNorth West University, Mafikeng CampusPrivate Bag X2046MMABATHO2735Email: saarmste2011@nwu.ac.za (Email preferred)Tel: +27 (18) 389 2081/ 2032 / 2451Fax: +27 (18) 389 2342

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NORTH WEST CHAPTER - SOUTH AFRICA

19TH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHERN AFRICAN ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH IN MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

SAARMSTE 2011TUESDAY 18 – FRIDAY 21 JANUARY 2011

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS IN MAFIKENGName Type* Phone /Cell Fax Email Distance

(km)Price pp/pn

Apollo GL (018)38177990825056869

(018) 3814501 apguest@intekom.co.za 12 km R 350-00

Buffalo Park GL (018) 38121590836286684

(018) 3812159 buffalopark@gmail.com 11 km R 500-00

Ditlha GL (018) 38185120825759161

(018) 3818514 ragelbotha@telkomsa.net 11 km R 400-00

Ferns GL (018) 38159710834598953

(018) 3816764 ferns@worldonline.co.a 9 km R 420-00

Garden View GL (018) 3813110 (018) 3814076 info@travellodge.co.za 9 km R 420-00

Getaway GL (018) 3811150 (018) 3810897 info@travellodge.co.za 9 km R 420-00

Ikhutse Manor GL (018) 3815973 (018) 3814693 admin@ikhutse.co.za 10 km R 680-00

Institute of Hotel & Tourism Management

HTL (018) 3862121 (018) 3862100 sngezi@nwptb.co.za 5 km R 650-00

Leopard Park GL (018) 38610030828508855

(018) 3861003 lcjmaria@yebo.co.za 6 km R 500-00

Lion’s Rest GL (018) 38173300836764851

(018) 3817330 llever@lantic.net 8 km R 640-00

Manyane Game Lodge & Cookes Lake

GP (018) 3816020(018) 3816019

(018) 3811007 jsaville@nwptb.co.za 15 km R 550-00

Mommys GL 018 381 2696 086 503 7033 info@mommysguesthouse.co.za 9km R480-00

Oasis GL 018 386 1668 018 386 1668 3kmSedikwa GL 018 381 0369 12km R420-00Libertas GL 018 381 7727

083 278 7735018 381 7727 info@lgh.co.za 11km R470-00

Name Type* Phone /Cell Fax Email Distance(km)

Price pp/pn

Mmabatho Palms & Casino Resort

HTL (018) 3891111 (018) 3891756 reservations@mmabathopalms.co.za

5 km R 1055-00 or cheaper rate on block booking

Protea Hotel Mafikeng HTL (018) 38104000837345135

(018) 3814203 res1@phmafikeng.coza 10 km R 720-00

Riviera Park GL (018) 38166080824969957

0865246825 12 km R 458-00

Boga Legaba GL (018) 38168080828757018

(018) 3816881 reba@bogalegaba.co.za 12 km R 621-00

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Ikanyeng GL (018) 38130110837072482

(018) 3813011 bookings@ikanyeng.co.za 11 km R 480-00

Premier GL (018) 38614560829239583

0865216747 info@thepremier.co.za 12 km R 450-00

Thuba Segole GL (018) 381 59770721182937

(018) 3815977 Thuba.segole@webmail.co.za 13 km R 550-00

Six Liliez B&B (018) 381 1468076 170 0157

sixliliezbnb@telkomsa.net 6km R490-00

Cathy’s Place B&B (018) 381 1624082 822 2376

catherinesplace@gmail.com 12km R450-00

Thatch Haven B&B 018 381 6331082 456 0679

www.thatchhaven.net 12km R480-00

Foundation Stones GL 018 381 3742072 178 7162

018 381 7053 Williams@telkomsa.net 9km R520-00

K& G Premier GL 018 381 3619 12km R480-00Kobo Segole GL 018 381 3619 018 381 4120 9km R450-00

* B&B = Bed and Breakfast* GL = Guest Lodge* GP = Game Park* HTL = HotelPlease note: Residence accommodation at the University of the North West is also available. Should you require this option, this must be booked through the LOC when you register for the conference. The deadline for this option is 31 September 2010.

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SAARMSTE 2011 CONFERENCE CONTACT DETAILS Conference ChairProf. Thapelo MamialaFaculty of Education North-West UniversityTel: 0827447067Email: Thapelo.Mamiala@nwu.ac.za

Conference SecretaryDr Thabo TholoNorth West Department of EducationTel: 0832074169Email: Jtholo@nwpg.gov.za

Conference Programme ChairDr. Fred Kwayisi Faculty of Education North West UniversityTel: 0822008019Email: Frederick.Kwayisi@nwu.ac.za

Conference TreasurerProf Helen DrummondDepartment of ChemistryNorth West UniversityTel: 0825652528Email: Helen.Drummond@nwu.ac.za

REVIEWING AT A GLANCE

Type Submission File Name DeadlineLong paper Full paper (approx. 6000 words) LP_yourname.doc

15 August 2010

Short papers Extended abstract of 1-2 pages SP_yourname.docPosters Extended abstract of 1-2 pages PO_yourname.docSnapshots Extended abstract of 1-2 pages SN_yourname.docRound Table Extended abstracts of 1-2 pages

Authors briefly outline the main questions that they will be exploring and how these are situated in their research project

RT_yourname.doc

Symposia 2-3 page outline of symposium in addition to abstracts of individual contributions

SY_yourname.doc

* All abstracts/papers MUST BE submitted with a cover sheet.

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COVER SHEET TO PRESENT AT THE SAARMSTE 2011 CONFERENCE I am/we are submitting the following contribution to the Programme Committee for consideration for presenting at the SAARMSTE 2011 Conference to be held at the North West University, Mafikeng Campus.NOTE: Please complete a separate cover sheet for each presentation you propose Title of presentation: Initials and surnames of all authors: Presentation type: (select only one box - mark with an ‘X )

Long Paper Short Paper Snapshot Poster

Workshop Round Table Symposium

Please indicate if required for presentation:

OH Projector Data Projector Video Other: (please specify)

Computer TV DVD

Subject strand:Chemistry General science Mathematics

Physics Life sciences Technology / Design

ICT / Computer Education ECD in MST

Details of corresponding author: (i.e., author to whom feedback must be submitted)Name:Institution/ Organisation: Postal Address:

Work telephone number:Home telephone number:Fax number:Mobile phone number:Email:

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If this is your first SAARMSTE conference, please note that you may be eligible for a conference bursary. Please see the information on page 8 of this Second Announcement.Please return this cover sheet, together with your extended abstract or Long Paper, by 15 August 2010 either by email (highly preferable,) post, or fax to the SAARMSTE 2011 Programme Committee at the following address:

The SAARMSTE Conference SecretariatNorth West University, Mafikeng CampusPrivate Bag X2046MMABATHO, 2735Email: saarmste2011@nwu.ac.za (Email preferred)Tel: +27 (18) 389 2081/ 2032 / 2451 Fax: +27 (18) 389 2342

ABSTRACT TEMPLATE

Type Title Here (Style Is SAARMSTE Heading 1)

Helenah Kalenda 1 Robert Clark 2 (Authors names, and underline the presenter’s name)1 Department of Mathematics, University of Zambia, Zambia. 2 Department of Neuroscience, University of Cape Town, South Africa. (Affiliations: dept, university/co., country)1 hkalenda@uzam.zm, 2 bob.clark@ru.ac.za (Email addresses)

Type your abstract here, after leaving ONE empty line below the author(s) names. These are the words of your abstract. Please see the table on page 13 of this document if you are unsure as to how long your abstract should be. Note that there is no heading for the abstract. Note also that this abstract will be cut and paste into a Book of Abstracts to complement the conference programme, therefore include clear, concise statements of your research questions, methods of data collection used, main findings and their implications. The abstract style is called SAARMSTE Abstract.

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This project was kindly funded by NRF/DoE/DST/etc grant#123456 granted to HK. [If applicable]

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PAPER TEMPLATE

Type Title Here (Style Is SAARMSTE Heading 1)

Helenah Kalenda 1 Robert Clark 2 (Authors names, and underline the presenter’s name)1 Department of Mathematics, University of Zambia, Zambia. 2 Department of Neuroscience, University of Cape Town, South Africa. (Affiliations: dept, university/co., country)1 hkalenda@uzam.zm, 2 bob.clark@ru.ac.za (Email addresses)

Type your abstract here, after leaving ONE empty line below the author(s) names. These are the words of your abstract. Please see the table on page 13 of this document if you are unsure as to how long your abstract should be. Note also that this abstract will be cut and paste into a Book of Abstracts to complement the conference programme, therefore include clear, concise statements of your research questions, methods of data collection used, main findings and their implications. The abstract style is called SAARMSTE Abstract.

The Main Section Heading Style Is SAARMSTE Heading 2

This is a template for preparing paper proposals for the SAARMSTE conference. It makes use of “styles” that have been set up for this particular document. This paragraph, for example, uses the style SAARMSTE Normal, to ensure that the text is in 12pt Times New Roman, with the right line spacing, and so on. This style automatically provides a 6pt space after paragraphs, which means that you do not need double returns between paragraphs. Other styles, such as the SAARMSTE Abstract, SAARMSTE Heading 1, and SAARMSTE Heading 2 styles used above, automatically produce the appropriately formatted text. The use of styles helps to ensure a consistent appearance for all papers in the conference proceedings. Do not number your pages. The authors’ names above are in 12 point and in bold. Note how the institutions are referenced with superscripted numbers. If all the authors are from the same institution, then you may omit such numbering altogether. The addresses follow on the next lines (12 point, italic) for which only the following three details are requested: department or unit, institution and county. Also please give the emails of the authors (12 point), separated by semi-colons.This is Style SAARMSTE Heading 3, if you need it.

Three Heading styles should suffice to structure your paper: SAARMSTE Heading 1 for the title, SAARMSTE Heading 2 for main sections, and SAARMSTE Heading 3 for subsections. Please do not number sections or sub-sections (as opposed to lists and footnotes).Using this document

The easiest way to use this document is to keep a copy of this original template (since it contains all the instructions) and then save a copy of this file using the intended file-name for your proposal. Files should be saved in Word format and filenames should indicate the kind of proposal and name of the first author. Files should be saved in MS-Word and filenames should indicate the kind of proposal and name of first author; e.g. for a Long Paper by Khumalo the file should be named: LP_Khumalo.doc ( _ is an underscore not a space). Use LP, SP, SN, SY, RT for Long Paper, Short Paper, Snapshot, Symposium, and Round Table respectively. e.g. LP_yourname.doc, SP_yourname.doc, SN_yourname.doc,

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SY_yourname.doc, RT_yourname.doc. Remember that “short” papers are limited to 3600 words and “long” papers to 6000 words. These page limits must be followed, otherwise the proposal will not be considered for the conference. When considering page limits, make sure you have not changed font sizes, margins, or paper size.

Once you have your copy, the simplest way to work with the styles is to start typing over what is already here. If you need a heading or paragraph of a certain style in another part of the paper, simply copy and paste one that you already have. You just need to make sure you include the whole paragraph including the paragraph mark at the end (to make paragraph marks and spaces visible, get Word to “Show Formatting”). You can also see which style applies to a particular paragraph by inserting the cursor in the paragraph and looking at the “style” box visible in the Formatting Toolbar (usually next to the boxes showing the Font and Font Size). You can change the style of a paragraph by highlighting the paragraph and selecting the desired style from the selection shown in that style box; this may be useful if you need to paste in some material from another document. If you cannot see the Formatting Toolbar you can make it visible using the “View” menu.

Tables, Figures, Quotes, Transcripts and Bullet Lists

Below is an example of a table. Leave a clear line before the table caption. Note the format of the table caption which is above the table, left justified and only the table number is in 11 point bold text. The column headings are in bold text and table cells are not boxed. The table entries should be centred, unless deemed to be inappropriate. In the body of the text, refer to Table 1 and not table 1.

Table 1. This is an example of a table caption.

Heading 1 Heading 2 Heading 3Maseru 12 5433

Katse Dam 23 33455Morija 23 3456

Below is an example of a figure. Note that the figure is surrounded by a box. The caption of the figure must be in 11 point text (with the figure number in bold) and is centred below the figure. Do not wrap any text around the sides of figures. In the body of the text, refer to Figure 1 and not figure 1. When inserting a figure into the document, copy it, choose Edit >Paste Special, and insert it as an Enhanced Metafile. It will initially appear behind your text. Right click on the drawing, click Format Picture, choose Layout Tab, and In line with text Wrapping style.

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Figure 1. How to peer through a pinhole lens. Note that one eye is closed.Quotes shorter than two lines are normally included within the text, inside quotation marks. For longer quotations, use the following style.

Indented quotations (more than two lines) are in the style SAARMSTE Quote. If you wish, you can also use this style for other text that you want to display without using a table. What you must not do, however, is use this size font for the whole paper!

If you wish to include some transcripts, you should use SAARMSTE Transcript, as in the example below.

Interviewer: So what did you notice about the relationship?Elizabeth: One figure is always twice the area of the other.

Bullet lists are generally discouraged, because they have to be formatted in different ways depending on the text that they are with, and very few people do this well.

Page set-up and formatting

Please use formatting for A4 paper, size 21 cm x 29.7 cm. This is important for the preparation of proceedings. The top, left and right margins are set at 2.5 cm, and the bottom margin is set at 3.0 cm. The line spacing is single throughout.

Presenting references

The references should be presented as shown at the end of this document, with the heading set using the SAARMSTE Heading 3 style. References use the SAARMSTE Reference style, which gives 11 point type and a hanging indent. Authors should follow the APA Publication Manual Fifth Edition reference styles for references. Some information can be found on the following web-site: http://www.psychwww.com/resource/apacrib.htm. Remember that all works cited must appear in the reference list, and all works in the reference list must be cited. The references are included in the page count. Please be careful here, especially with punctuation. When referencing in the body of your text, use the style where the author and the date are quoted in brackets as illustrated. If there are only two authors, then list both, and when there are more than two authors, use “et al.” as shown.

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References

Ball, D. L. (1990). Prospective elementary and secondary teachers’ understanding of division. Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 21(2), 132-144.

Chapman, O. (2003). Facilitating peer interactions in learning mathematics: Teachers’ practical knowledge. In M. J. Høines & A. B. Fuglestad (Eds.), Proc. 28th Conf. of the Int. Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (Vol. 2, pp. 191-198). Bergen, Norway: PME.

McDonough, A., & Clarke, D. (2002). Describing the practice of effective teachers of mathematics in the early years. In N. A. Pateman, B. J. Doherty, & J. Zilliox (Eds.), Proc. 27th Conf. of the Int. Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (Vol. 3, pp. 261-268). Honolulu, USA: PME.

Vygotsky, L. (1978). Mind in society: The development of higher psychological processes. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.

Acknowledgements

This project was kindly funded by NRF/DoE/DST/etc grant#123456 granted to HK. [If applicable] We would also like to thank John Smith for ??? and Billy Jameson for ???.

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APA STYLEWe will be using the APA style for referencing. Please consult their web page should you require more information about the referencing style:http://tlu.ecom.unimelb.edu.au/pdfs/apastyle.pdf Journal article:

Dlamini, M. S., Fine, M. A. & Kurdek, L. A. (1993). Reflections on determining authorship credit and authorship order on faculty-student collaborations. American Psychologist, 48, 1141-1147.

Note: Only the volume number, and not the issue, is given. The exception to this rule is if each issue of the volume starts with page one. Then the style would be 48(3).

Book:

Nicol, A. M. & Pexman, P. M. (1999). Presenting your findings: A practical guide for creating tables. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

Book chapter:

O'Neil, J. M. & Egan, J. (1992). Men's and women's gender role journeys: Metaphor for healing, transition, and transformation. In B. R. Wainrib (Ed.), Gender issues across the life cycle (pp. 107-123). New York: Springer.

Full stops

Comma

& not “and” Date in brackets

Full stops

Name of journal in italics

Page numbers. No pp.

Volume of journal in italics

Authors. Same as for a journal

Book title. In italics

City of publisher

Colon Name of publisher

Authors. Same as for a journal

Chapter title. Not in italics

Book title in italics

Chapter pages. Use pp.

Ed. Full stop in brackets

Full stop

Hanging indent

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