What is the MAV?

The Mathematical Association of Victoria is a membership driven association that
provides a voice, leadership and professional support for mathematical
education. Through our program and services we aim to promote mathematics,
mathematics education, and its importance to society.

Our Association has over 1600 members from all sectors of education, and has
been an active non-profit professional Association for over 100 years.

What does the MAV provide for you?

• Support services and expert advice from our professional staff
• Regular professional journals for members: Prime Number, Vinculum, Australian Mathematics Teacher, Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, Australian Senior Mathematics Journal
• Extensive Catalogue of Publications and teaching resources for both primary and secondary teachers
• Regular Professional Learning opportunities for primary, secondary and TAFE teachers
• PL and student activities are accessible in both metropolitan and regional venues
• Annual Conference for over 2,000 Victorian, interstate and overseas mathematics educators
• Networking opportunities with other professionals both locally, nationally and internationally
• A Reference Library in Brunswick, which has the latest maths books and resources on display, as well as the latest Australian and overseas journals. Members are welcome to visit the library during office hours - 9.00 - 5.00pm, Monday to Friday
• Comprehensive website at www.mav.vic.edu.au
• Student Activities - Maths Games Days, VCE Revision Lectures, Maths Talent Quest and National Maths Summer School
• Consultation and representation on National and State committees - AAMT Council, Victorian Council of Professional Teaching Associations (VCPTA), and various DEECD committees
• Information about current issues, new developments and trends in mathematics education
• Free public lecture series focusing on topics of mathematical interest
• Regular email list, keeping you up-to-date with all our activities

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Join Now!

To become a member, download the appropriate application form, complete the details and return it with your payment to the MAV office, 61 Blyth Street, Brunswick, Victoria 3056, or fax 03 9389 0399.

Please note that our membership period is from January to December. Renewals for the following year are sent out in early October each year and you can renew until 31 March before we cease to send you membership benefits.

• Download Institutional member, Individual member, and Journal Subscription application forms.
• Download the full Membership Information Brochure.

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MAV membership benefits

• Special rates for all professional development activities, including the annual conference
• Reduced rates for Association books and resources
• Discounts on entry to the Maths Talent Quest
• Access to professional journals, currently:
  • The Common Denominator - quarterly
  • Prime Number (primary education) - quarterly
  • Vinculum (secondary education) - quarterly
• Discounted rates for national journals:
  • Australian Mathematics Teacher - quarterly
  • Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom - quarterly
  • Australian Senior Mathematics Journal - bi-annually
• Involvement in a highly respected, proactive professional association fostering the promotion of mathematics and mathematics education
• Automatic affiliation to the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers (AAMT)

Who can be a member?

• All mathematics teachers or those qualified in mathematics and/or education
• Institutions teaching mathematics
• Any person studying mathematics or education as part of a full-time or part-time course at a tertiary teaching institution
• Any person who is unqualified, or represents a publisher or other group with some connection to the teaching of mathematics or mathematics teaching (Associate membership)

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Membership options

Institutional membership provides:

• Special member rates at MAV PD for ALL YOUR STAFF
• Our newsletter The Common Denominator
• Our quarterly journal - Prime Number (primary) and/or Vinculum (secondary)
• Affiliation with the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers (AAMT)
• Special rates for small schools
• Multi-campus schools with A SINGLE ADMINISTRATION can choose to take out one institutional membership and receive member rates for all staff at PD events.

Individual membership provides:

• An extra 10% off member rates for PD
• Our monthly newsletter The Common Denominator
• Our quarterly journal - Prime Number (primary) or Vinculum (secondary)
• Affiliation with the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers (AAMT)
• Member rates for national journals

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Membership categories and prices for 2009

Prices include postage/handling (except interstate and overseas) & GST. For interstate and overseas postage rates for membership subscriptions please refer to the application form.

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