The Beth Southwell Practical Implications Award (BSPIA) recognises high-quality mathematics education that produces insights for the teaching profession and/or student learning.
The award consists of $500 and a plaque to be presented at the conference.
The award recipient/s will be invited to present a plenary at the conference and share a blog-style post about their work via the MERGA website and newsletter.
If you have any questions about the award, please contact Vice President: Development: vp.development@merga.net.au.
Recent Winners
Jennifer Way & Katherin Cartwright
Jill Fielding, Saidat Adeniji & Penelope Baker
Dianne Siemon, Rosemary Callingham, Lorraine Day, Marj Horne, Rebecca Seah, Max Stephens & Jane Watson
Margaret Thomas, Doug Clarke, Andrea McDonough & Philip Clarkson
Bob Perry, Ann Gervasoni, Anne Hampshire & Will O’Neill
Jodie Hunter
Applying for entry into the BSPIA
Nominations for the Beth Southwell Practical Implications Award:
Nomination via peer-review: Anyone who submits a conference paper for peer-review will be considered for nomination by the reviewers.
Self-nomination: When you submit your conference paper, check the box that asks if you would like to apply for the BSPIA.
Single and co-authored papers are eligible for consideration. When you write your paper, please ensure that you observe all general paper submission requirements including the maximum page length. We are no longer requiring the submission of an additional two-pages.
Judging of the BSPIA
Submissions must be deemed eligible for publication in the Conference Proceedings by the initial reviewing panel. Submissions accepted for presentation only will be excluded from consideration.
The judging panel will consist of two MERGA members and two AAMT nominees and will be chaired by the VP Development.
The judging criteria are:
- Identification of a persistent and significant research problem
- Synthesis of recent research literature and relevant policy initiatives
- Robust methodology producing valid, reliable findings
- Insightful discussion of practical implications for the teaching profession and/or student learning
- Clear, succinct style of academic writing
Winners are notified four weeks prior to the conference.
History of the Award
Past Winners
2024 Jennifer Way & Katherin Cartwright
2023 Jill Fielding, Saidat Adeniji & Penelope Baker
2018 Dianne Siemon, Rosemary Callingham, Lorraine Day, Marj Horne Rebecca Seah, Max Stephens & Jane Watson
2017 Margaret Thomas, Doug Clarke, Andrea McDonough & Philip Clarkson
2016 Bob Perry, Ann Gervasoni, Anne Hampshire & Will O’Neill
2015 Jodie Hunter
2013 Peter Gould
2012 Michael Cavanagh
2011 Katie Makar
2008 Roberta Hunter
2007 Janette Bobis
2005 Jane Watson
2003 Tracey Smith
2002 Len Sparrow & Sandra Frid
2001 Tracey Smith & Tom Lowrie
2000 Merrilyn Goos
1999 Shelley Dole
1997 Lyn English
1996 Glenda Anthony
1995 Vince Geiger
1994 Anne Gooding
1993 Margaret Taplin