SOME HIGHLIGHTS FROM ICME-6

Abstract

The largest contingent ever of mathematics educators met in Budapest, Hungary to attend the sixth International Congress on Mathematical Education (ICME) during the week of July 27 through August 3, 1988. Language, cultural and educational differences did not seem important as problems and possible solutions were discussed. One such problem is the shortage of mathematics teachers. It should be pointed out that the shortage that exists is no longer just at the secondary level. Colleges and universities are also experiencing such a shortage of mathematics teachers. In fact, within the next ten years, this shortage will probably surpass that of the secondary schools. Some of the causes mentioned for this shortage are: