NCTM Research Conference Criteria for Proposal Ratings

  • Criteria for Proposal Ratings (as relevant to the submission):

    Perspectives or Theoretical Framework for the Research:
    (Applies to IPS, BRR, Posters, Research Symposia, and Discussion)
    Potential considerations:

    • The authors discuss the intellectual underpinnings for the work.
    • The authors articulate the theories or ideas that framed the study.
    • The authors identify how the questions being investigated contribute to research and/or practice. The research is original and will make a contribution to the research base.
    • The perspectives or frameworks are appropriate and align with the research purpose. 

    Methods, Techniques, or Modes of Inquiry for the Research:
    (Applies to IPS, BRR, Posters, and Research Symposia)
    Potential considerations:

    • The authors clearly identify the research question(s) or purpose.
    • The authors clearly articulate the methodology.
    • The authors use an appropriate research design based on the research purpose/questions.
    • The perspectives or theoretical framework support the research design. 

    Data Sources or Evidence for the Research:
    (Applies to IPS, BRR, Posters, and Research Symposia)
    Potential considerations:

    • The authors articulate the data sources.
    • The data sources are adequate and appropriate for the study.
    • The authors utilize data in appropriate ways to answer the research questions.

    Results and/or Conclusions:
    (Applies to IPS, BRR, Posters, Research Symposia)
    Potential considerations:

    • The findings address the research questions.
    • The authors provide evidence to support their conclusions.
    • The conclusions are a result of the analysis.

    Educational or Scientific Importance of the Research:
    (Applies to IPS, BRR, Posters, Research Symposia, and Discussion)
    Potential considerations:

    • The research is of high quality and will advance the knowledge and understanding within the area of mathematics education research or practice.
    • The session will be of interest to conference participants. 

     Organization of the Session:
    (Applies to Research Symposia and Discussion)
    Potential considerations: 

    • The proposed session is well conceived and organized.
    • The proposed session provides adequate time for participant engagement.
    • The proposed session is appropriate for the session type selected by the authors.