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Mathematics Specialists and Mathematics Teacher Leaders
Volume 15, Issue 1, 2023 pages 1-102
Teaching and Learning Mathematics within Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Edited by Christa Jackson, Cathrine Maiorca, Margaret Mohr-Schroeder, and Thomas Roberts
Volume 14, Issue 1, 2022 pages 1-86
Social Justice and Equity in Mathematics Teaching and Learning Edited by Megan Che, Carlos Nicolas Marchant Gomez, and Denis Kombe
Volume 13, Issue 1, 2021 pages 1-58
Critical Perspectives on Disability and Mathematics
Volume 10, Issue 3, 2018 pages 129-185
Instruments and Opportunities in Mathematics Education: Validity Evidence for Use and Score Interpretations
Volume 9, Issue 3, 2017 pages 109-155

Special issue information

Investigations in Mathematics Learning
Call for Special Issue proposals

To be published in the first issue of 2026 (January 2026)
Proposal due date: April 24, 2024
A decision will be reached by May 27, 2024.

The Editorial Team of Investigations in Mathematics Learning (IML) is seeking proposals for a special issue. The editorial board intends to choose one submission as a special issue, which would be forthcoming in 2026, as issue #1.

Proposals must be no longer than four single-spaced pages in length, excluding references and list of reviewers and submitted to Jonathan Bostic, IML Editor, [email protected], with IML special issue in the subject line.

Final versions of manuscripts will be due no later than November 1, 2025. In effect, a call for fully developed manuscripts must be distributed broadly no later than July 1, 2024.

Proposals must be no more than four single-spaced pages and should include the following:

  • Statement of Topic/Theme
  • Brief synthesis of literature describing significance of topic as it relates to the teaching and learning of mathematics, with parenthetical references (APA 7 format).
  • Include relevant definitions or frameworks that are needed to understand this topic or theme.
  • A clear, convincing argument for why this special issue is warranted and how it may impact the field.
  • Description of four or more possible genres/topics for research within this special issue.
  • Indication of editor and associate editor(s) (if applicable), as well as prior publishing and/or editorial experience of the editorial team.
  • Names of 10 or more scholars who agree to review, their expertise on the subject, as well as a process for recruiting additional reviewers.
  • Timeline to completion including:
    • Submission of proposals of articles
    • Feedback on proposals
    • Submission of full articles
    • Feedback through a double-blind peer review process
    • Revisions submitted
    • Final versions to IML Editor by November 1, 2025.

Please note that the reference list and list of reviewers are NOT included in the page limit.

In addition to the proposal, please attach a one-page “Call for Submissions” that will be distributed if the special issue is accepted.

Questions regarding this call and submissions may be emailed to Jonathan Bostic, [email protected], IML Editor.