Excellence in Mathematics Teaching Award
The Excellence in Mathematics Teaching Award (EMTA) recognizes Singapore mathematics teachers who are passionate in mathematics teaching, have displayed exemplary efforts in the teaching of mathematics, and are role models to their colleagues and the mathematics teaching fraternity in Singapore. This award is given by The Association of Mathematics Educators (AME) since 2017.
You can view the list of past recipients here.
About The Award
Each year, the Association of Mathematics Educators (AME) recognizes outstanding individuals who teach mathematics at primary and secondary schools, junior colleges or centralised institutes, and bestows upon them the Excellence in Mathematics Teaching Award (EMTA). The objectives of the EMTA are to:
- encourage mathematics teachers to pursue excellence in their teaching practice;
- recognise the excellent work of mathematics teachers in inspiring and empowering their students to learn mathematics; and
- motivate teachers to learn and share with one another in their professional work.
Who we are looking for
Outstanding Mathematics teachers with these values:
- have a strong passion for the teaching of mathematics;
- inspire and empower their students to develop confidence, interest and deep understanding in the learning of mathematics;
- demonstrate positive impact on student learning in mathematics through quality teaching which may, for example, include effective use of technology;
- believe in and contribute to the professional development of fellow teachers and sharing of instructional resources; and
- are role models to their colleagues and the mathematics teaching fraternity.
Categories
There are two categories of awards each year:
- Primary Mathematics Teachers
- Secondary/Junior College/Centralised Institute Mathematics Teachers
Prizes
Each award recipient will receive the following from AME:
- $500 prize money
- a trophy
- a certificate
- 2-Year AME Membership
- Free participation at AME’s annual Mathematics Teachers Conference for 2 Years
The award recipient will also be required to present their practices at platforms in the following year decided by AME.
Eligibility Criteria
The nominee must:
- be a full-time teacher
- be Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident
- have more than 3 years of Mathematics teaching experience