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The Center for Mathematical Modeling (CMM) of the Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Chile, through it’s Education Laboratory (CMMEdu), played an active role in the 3rd National Meeting of Primary Education Teaching Students: “Language as a bridge across disciplines”, held on Thursday, November 13 at Universidad Alberto Hurtado (UAH), with the participation of students and faculty members from eleven universities across the country.
This initiative is led by academics Mónica Carreño, from Universidad Alberto Hurtado, and Andrea Pinto, from Universidad de Santiago de Chile, both members of RedFID, an academic network that supports initial mathematics teacher education, developed within the framework of a FONDEF project led by CMMEdu.
The two educators first met in 2022 thanks to RedFID, and from that collaboration emerged the idea of creating a national meeting for teaching students. The first edition organized by them was held in 2023 at Universidad de las Américas, followed by the 2024 edition at Universidad de Santiago de Chile gradually shaping a permanent space for coordination and advancement in teacher training.
The event opened with welcoming remarks from UAH and CPEIP representatives, followed by the keynote lecture “The encounter between literature and mathematics: The Journey of the Uni Tells It’s Story”, delivered by academic Andrea Pinto (USACH). Participants then joined one of four workshops focused on mathematical literature, performing arts applied to teaching, reading and writing across the curriculum, and the use of artificial intelligence for lesson planning and classroom gamification.
CMMEdu’s commitment to teacher training
During her remarks, researcher Helena Montenegro underscored CMMEdu’s contribution to strengthening teacher-training capacities nationwide:
“At CMMEdu, we are part of a value chain that directly impacts teaching quality. Through initiatives, programs, research, and educational resources, we help enhance the mathematical skills of both students and teachers. Our commitment is to reinforce initial teacher education and support the professional development of those who train future teachers, with the aim of promoting innovative classroom practices,” she noted.
This activity is aligned with one of CMMEdu’s three strategic pillars, Initial Training, which seeks to support universities through educational resources and collaborative spaces that strengthen the preparation of future teachers. The meeting consolidated a valuable forum for dialogue, collaboration, and reflection among teaching students nationwide, reinforcing the importance of advancing toward high-quality, interdisciplinary teacher education.
Through its participation, CMMEdu reaffirmed its commitment to developing capacities that contribute to improving mathematics instruction and equipping future educators to meet the challenges of today’s educational system.
Written by Cintia Beltrán, CMM Communications
Posted on Dec 1, 2025 in News
