Second Announcement and Registration The Sixth International Conference on Teaching Statistics “Developing a Statistically Literate Society” 7 – 12 July 2002 Durban, South Africa Organised by the International Association for Statistical Education (IASE) and South African Statistical Association (SASA) Under the Auspices of the International Statistical Institute (ISI) http://www.beeri.org.il/icots6 http://icots.itikzn.co.za Contents Summary of Daily Activities Introduction Useful Addresses International Programme Committee Local Organising Committee Important Dates and Deadlines Host City and Venue Letter of Invitation to Attend the Conference Plenary Sessions Brief Biographies of Keynote Speakers Conference Sessions Social Functions Registration Fees Fee Entitlements Refund/Cancellation Policies Payment Options Accommodation Congress Shuttle Service Airport Transfers Local Tours Pre and Post Congress Tours General Information on Durban and South Africa General requirement to ICOTS-6 authors Submission of Papers Important points concerning ICOTS-6 (announced by the IPC, Oct 2001) 1 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 10 16 17 17 17 18 18 20 20 20 23 26 28 29 30 2 Summary of Daily Activities Sunday 07/07/02 08h30 – 17h30 09h30 – 16h30 17h00 – 18h30 Registration Workshop Welcome reception (All) Monday 08/07/02 08h30 - 17h30 09h00 – 12h30 18h00 – 19h30 Opening & Organised Sessions (Delegates) Accompanying persons city tour Mayoral reception (All) Tuesday 09/07/02 08h30 – 17h30 06h30 – 18h30 Evening Organised Sessions (Delegates) Local Tours (By arrangement) At leisure Wednesday 10/07/02 08h30 – 12h30 13h00 – 20h00 Organised Sessions (Delegates) Local tours (By arrangement) Thursday 11/07/02 08h30 – 17h30 06h30 – 18h30 19h00 – 23h00 Organised Sessions (Delegates) Local Tours (By arrangement) Conference Dinner (Delegates and Ticket Holders) Friday 12/07/02 08h30 – 16h00 Organised sessions (Delegates) Saturday 13/07/02 06h30 – 18h30 Local Tours (By arrangement) Post conference tours depart (By arrangement) 1 Introduction The International Conference on Teaching Statistics (ICOTS) meetings are held every four years at different locations around the world. These conferences are planned by the IASE (International Association for Statistical Education) which is a section of the International Statistical Institute (ISI). The major objective of ICOTS is to provide the opportunity for statistics educators and practitioners from all over the world to exchange ideas and experiences, to discuss the latest developments in teaching statistics and research into statistics education, and to expand their network of statistics educators. The sixth ICOTS conference is to be held in Durban, South Africa, from 7 – 12 July 2002 and is locally organised by the South African Statistical Association (SASA). The conference aims to aid in “developing a statistically literate society” via a programme of participative workshops and invited papers from both national and international speakers who are experts in their respective fields. In addition to this, a number of contributed paper sessions will provide a forum for the dissemination and discussion of relevant statistics education issues, covering a wide range of topics. The conference program provides ample time to allow delegates to network, renew old contacts and make new ones in an environment that will lead to deeper understanding of the field of statistics education. The hosting of this conference in South Africa comes at a very opportune time as statistics is being introduced into the school syllabus. ICOTS thus provides a golden opportunity for local teachers to upgrade their skills. 2 Useful Addresses ICOTS 6 International Programme Committee IPC Executive Maria-Gabriella Ottaviani Chair, International Programme Committee Tel: +39-6-49910561 Fax: +39-6-4959241 Email: mariagabriella.ottaviani@uniroma1.it Brian Phillips International Organiser Tel: +61-3-92148288 Email: bphillips@swin.edu.au Fax: +61-3-98190821 Dani- Ben Zvi International Programme Committee Scientific Secretary Tel: +972-8-934-2816 Fax: +972-8-934-4174 Email: dani.ben-zvi@weizmann.ac.il IPC Members Carmen Batanero (Spain) Philip J. Boland (Ireland) Joan Garfield (USA) Linda Haines (South Africa) Vitalis Muba (Tanzania) Gilberte Schuyten (Belgium) Susan Starkings (UK) Lawrence Weldon (Canada) Carol Joyce Blumberg (USA) Andrew I. Dale (South Africa) Iddo Gal (Israel) Helen MacGillivray (Australia) Allan Rossman (USA) René H.M. Smulders (Netherlands) Jane Watson (Australia) 3 ICOTS-6 Secretariat: Sue Bumpsteed Conferences [Pty] Ltd Private Bag X 37, Greyville, 4023 Tel + 27 31 303 2480 Fax + 27 31 312 9441 Email delegates@itikzn.co.za Website http:// icots.itikzn.co.za Safari Tours and Travel Tel Fax Email Website Private Bag X 37, Greyville, 4023 + 27 31 303 2493 + 27 31 312 9441 lynnedt@itikzn.co.za http://www.safaritours.co.za Local Organising Committee Delia North (Chair ) Jacky Galpin (Vice-Chair, Treasurer) Linda Haines (IPC Representative) Sue Bumpsteed (Event Manager) Committee Members Andrew Dale Iain McDonald Mbulaheni Nthangeni Gwen Williams delian@icon.co.za jacky@galpin.co.za haines@nu.ac.za sueb@itikzn.co.za Riaan de Jongh Vishnu Naidoo (AMESA) Jackie Scheiber (AMESA) Important dates and deadlines Deadlines for Submission of proposals (see tear-out pages) Contributed Papers: Refereed Oct. 1, 2001, Non-Refereed Jan 1, 2002 Demonstrations, Forums, Special Sessions, Posters Feb. 1, 2002 Closing date for submission of papers (invited and contributed): Draft version: Oct. 1, 2001 (optional) Final version: Nov. 1, 2001 (if to be refereed) Final version: Jan. 1, 2002 (if not to be refereed). Application for Accommodation (see tear-out pages) Deadline 06/06/02 4 Host City and Venue Sub-tropical Durban lies on the Indian Ocean. It is the ninth largest port in the world, offering warm surf and glorious sunshine for 320 days of the year. In July the average temperatures range between 18 and 25C. English [in many accents] is spoken by most in this rainbow nation. South Africans are fun loving outdoor people: Surfing, yachting, water–skiing, power boating and deep-sea fishing take place throughout the seasons. As a result, dress for most occasions is casual and comfortable. Durban is a business and holiday centre and is fast becoming one of the most popular convention cities in the world. A mix of cultures and religions, sophisticated shopping malls, tribal craft markets, night spots and restaurants both classic and exotic can be found. The cost to the traveler is surprisingly low - South Africa offers exceptionally high standards to tourists at affordable rates. Durban is as safe as any other international city. The conference organising committee has arranged a busy and interesting programme to ensure that you are well looked after. It is customary for delegates flying into Durban to advise the conference secretariat of their flight details so that the appointed tour operator can meet passengers and transport them to the official hotels. Delegates cannot expect to rely on local transport into town. The International Convention Centre Durban is conveniently located in the heart of Durban, close to all official conference hotels as well as Durban’s golden beaches and 20 minutes drive from the airport. Please feel free to contact us on delegates@itikzn.co.za should you have any queries about our beautiful city. Visit us and expect a warm and memorable stay. Letter of Invitation to Attend the Conference The conference secretariat will issue letters of invitation upon request. This letter is only to facilitate travel and visa requirements and does not imply intent of financial or any other form of support, nor does it imply acceptance as a presenter, which has to be done through the IPC. 5 Plenary Sessions Professor John Volmink (South Africa) The Importance of Numeracy and in Particular of Statistical Literacy for South Africa Iddo Gal (Israel), and Scott Murray (Canada) Preparing for Diversity in Statistics Literacy: Implications for Statistical Institutions, Researchers, and Educators. Joan Garfield (USA) Statistical Literacy vs. Statistical Reasoning, and Thinking: How are they Related, and how are they Different? Peter Holmes (UK) Teaching, Learning and Assessment: Complementary or Conflicting Categories for School Statistics? Maria-Gabriella Ottaviani (Italy) Closing Speaker: 1982-2002 from the Past to the Future George W. Cobb (USA) After Dinner Speaker: What Can Cheap Computing Offer Statistics Literacy? International Forum on Statistics Literacy Speakers include: Helen MacGillivray (Associate Professor, Statistical Sciences, School of Mathematical Sciences, QUT, Australia), Forum chair; Pali Lehohla (The South African Statistician-General); Luigi Biggeri (The President of the Italian Statistics Institute); Jessica Utts (Professor, Department of Statistics at University of California, Davis, USA); and Lisbeth Cordani (Professor of Statistics, Maua Institute of Technology, Sao Paulo, Brazil). Brief Biographies of Keynote Speakers Professor John Volmink (volmink@nu.ac.za) John Volmink is the Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of Natal and also Executive Director of the Natal University Development Foundation. He is a mathematics educator who started his academic career at the University of the Western Cape, thence to Loughborough University, UK, and completed the PhD. degree at Cornell University. He also served as a lecturer at several universities including; University of the Western Cape, University of Cape Town, and Cornell University (as Assistant Professor). He was Director of the Centre for the Advancement of Science and Mathematics Education (CASME) and holds an honorary Professorship at the 6 University of Nottingham, UK. He is involved with several non-governmental organisations (NGOs) with a focus on education. Dr. Iddo Gal (iddo@research.haifa.ac.il) Iddo Gal teaches at the Department of Human Services, University of Haifa, Israel, and is a Senior Research Advisor, International Literacy Institute, University of Pennsylvania. His research has involved problems with readability of informational materials distributed by human service organizations, adult learning, and development and assessment of numeracy and statistical reasoning skills. He edited ‘Adult Numeracy development: Theory, Research, Practice’ (Hampton Press, 2000) and co-edited with Joan Garfield ‘The Assessment Challenge In Statistics Education’ (International Statistical Institute, 1997). Presently he leads the team developing the numeracy assessment component of the Adult Literacy and Lifeskills survey. Mr Scott Murray (mailto:scotmur@statcan.ca) Scott Murray was recently appointed to the post of Director General, Social and Institutional Statistics after spending roughly 23 years in the Special Surveys Division at Statistics Canada. He specialised in the design and conduct of large-scale ad hoc surveys to meet emerging public policy issues. His own work has included studies of volunteer international comparative work, childcare usage, longitudinal labour market activity and the assessment of adult skills. He holds a Honours BA in Business Administration from the University of Western Ontario and is overly fond of claret. Professor Joan Garfield (jbg@tc.umn.edu) Joan Garfield is an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Minnesota and a Morse Alumni Distinguished Teaching Professor of Statistics. She has been active in the international statistics education community for many years, serving as chair of the International Study Group on Learning Probability and Statistics (now the IASE Statistics Education Research Group), chair of the 1996 IASE Roundtable on the Role of Technology in Learning Statistics, Vice President of IASE (1997-2001) and co-chair of the International Research Forums on Statistical Reasoning, Thinking, and Literacy (SRTL-1 and 2). Her research has focused on assessment of statistical reasoning and on the role of simulation tools in helping students develop an understanding of concepts related to statistical inference. She has co-edited two books on statistics education: with Iddo Gal on assessment, and with Gail Burrill on Research on the Role of Technology in Learning Statistics and has published widely in mathematics and statistics education journals. She recently became a fellow of the ASA and has been elected Chair of the ASA Education Section. 7 Mr. Peter Holmes (Peter.Holmes@ntu.ac.uk) Peter Holmes graduated from the University of Manchester in 1959 with a B.Sc. and postgraduate certificate in education. He taught mathematics and statistics at a secondary school for eight years, and then became a senior lecturer at a college of education for training teachers. At this time he also became an examiner in mathematics and statistics for GCE O- and A-level and obtained an M.Sc. in Probability and Statistics from the University of Sheffield. In 1975 he became Director of the Schools Council Project on Statistical Education and then became the founding Director of the Centre for Statistical Education at the University of Sheffield. He has directed many projects on the teaching of statistics, both at school and university level. He was the first editor of ‘Teaching Statistics’, a post he held for 10 years, and is currently a member of the editorial board and a ‘Teaching Statistics’ Trustee. He was a leading figure in organizing the first ICOTS held in Sheffield, 1982. He has spoken at many international conferences on the teaching of mathematics and statistics, and was a plenary speaker at the First Scientific Meeting of the IASE in Perugia in 1993. He has been involved with several teacher training projects in both the UK and the USA. Recently he has worked with the National Statistical Office in Malawi to develop a Certificate in Key Statistical Skills for statistical clerks, which is validated by the Royal Statistical Society (RSS). He is currently Senior Consultant at Nottingham Trent University both to the RSS Centre for Statistical Education and to the Learning and Teaching Support Network for Mathematics, Statistics and OR. Professor Maria Gabriella Ottaviani (Mariagabriella.Ottaviani@uniroma1.it) Maria-Gabriella Ottaviani is a Professor of Statistics at the University of Rome "La Sapienza", in the Faculty of Statistical Sciences. She has been active in the international statistical community, serving as President-Elect of the IASE (1995-97), IASE President (1997-99) and Chair of ICOTS 6 International Program Committee. In her capacity as IASE President she has spoken at the Joint IASS/IAOS Conference (1998, Mexico), and the IV Congreso Latinoamericano de Sociedades de Estadistica (Argentina, 1999). She was member of the Organising Committee of and invited speaker at the "Conferencia International: Experiencias y Perspectivas de la Enseñanza de la Estadistica. Desafíos para el siglo XXI", (Brazil, 1999). She has been involved in the Italian Children Census Project (2001) and in the development of the new curriculum of mathematics in Italian schools. Her research has focused on the study of the contents of statistics in the Italian book of mathematics, critical studies of the curriculum of statistics in higher Italian schools, the utilisation of multilevel models and methods of evaluating the results of different educational strategies in teaching statistics. She has published articles in the Italian review INDUZIONI. 8 Professor George W. Cobb (mailto:gcobb@mtholyoke.edu) George Cobb was an undergraduate Russian major (A.B. Dartmouth College) before turning to statistics in graduate school (M.S., Medical College of Virginia; PhD., Harvard). He is currently the Robert L. Rooke Professor of Mathematics at Mount Holyoke College, USA, and served as the first chair of the Joint Committee on Undergraduate Statistics of the Mathematical Association of America and the American Statistical Association (1991-1998), editing that committee's 1992 report "Teaching Statistics," and serving for three years on the National Research Council's Committee on Applied and Theoretical Statistics. He has written a textbook, Introduction to the Design and Analysis of Experiments, and co-authored three introductory-level workbook/ interactive CDs. Two recent articles include "Mere Literacy is Not Enough" and, with David Moore, "Mathematics, Statistics, and Teaching." He is currently at work on an undergraduate textbook on discrete Markov chain Monte Carlo methods. 9 Conference sessions Updates of the program appear on the IPC website: http://www.beeri.org.il/icots6/ Topic Convenors and Session Organisers listed only. Topic 1. Statistics Literacy Brian Phillips (Australia) Iddo Gal (Israel) Convenor Convenor 1A. Frameworks and Studies on Statistics Literacy Iddo Gal (Israel) 1B. Statistics for the Citizen Brian Phillips (Australia) Topic 2. Statistics Education at the School Level Jane Watson Convenor bphillips@swin.edu.au iddo@research.haifa.ac.il iddo@research.haifa.ac.il bphillips@swin.edu.au Jane.Watson@utas.edu.au 2A. Innovative Ideas for Teaching Statistics in Elementary School Dave Pratt (UK) Dave.pratt@warwick.ac.uk 2B. Innovative Ideas for Teaching Statistics in Secondary School Gail Burrill (USA) Gburrill@macc.wisc.edu 2C. Research on Teaching Statistics at the School Level Pat Thompson Pat.Thompson@vanderbilt.edu 2D. Innovative Statistics Curriculum Development and Research Projects at the School Level Dani Ben-Zvi (Israel) Dani.ben-zvi@weizmann.ac.il 2E. Sociocultural Aspects of the Learning of Statistics at the School Level Paul Cobb (USA) Paul.cobb@vanderbilt.edu 2F. Local Teachers Sessions Vishnu Naidoo (SA) Jackie Scheiber (SA) Scheiber@mweb.co.za 10 Topic 3. Statistics Education at the Post Secondary Level Gilberte Schuyten (Belgium) Convenor Gilberte.Schuyten@rug.ac.be Allan Rossman (USA) Convenor arossman@calpoly.edu 3A. Statistics as a Service Subject in First Level Courses Beth Chance (USA) Bchance@calpoly.edu 3B. Statistics as a Service Subject in Second Level Courses: Teaching Regression Models Joachim Engel (Germany) Engel_joachim@ph-ludwigsburg.de 3C. Statistics for Future Statisticians Ann Cannon (USA) ACannon@cornell-iowa.edu 3D. Statistics and Research Designs: An Integrated Approach Glenys Bishop Glenys.bishop@abs.gov.au 3E. Statistics Learning with Cases/Projects Roxy Peck (USA) rpeck@calpoly.edu 3F. Bayesian Statistics Dalene Stangl (USA) dalene@stat.duke.edu 3G. Nonparametric Methods Noel Veraverbeke noel.veraverbeke@luc.ac.be 3H. Teaching Consultancy Skills to Statisticians Gabriella M. Belli (USA) gbelli@vt.edu 3I. Statistics for Future Teachers Graham Jones (USA) jones@ilstu.edu Zakayo Msokwa (Tanzania) Msokwa@ucc.udsm.ac.tz 3J. Statistics for Future Health Care Professionals Tom Short (USA) thomas.short@villanova.edu 3K. Sampling for Surveys Alan Welsh (Australia) Alan.Welsh@anu.edu.au 3L. Multivariate Statistics John Harraway (NZ) jharraway@maths.otago.ac.nz 3M. Hypothesis Testing Alan McLean (Australia) alan.mclean@buseco.monash.edu.au 3N. Teaching Categorical Data Analysis Michael Campbell (U.K.) M.J.Campbell@sheffield.ac.uk 3O. Statistics for the Actuarial Syllabus Iain MacDonald (South Africa) imacdona@commerce.uct.ac.za 11 Topic 4. Statistics Education/Training and the Workplace Carol Joyce Blumberg (USA) Convenor cblumberg@winona.edu René H.M. Smulders (Netherlands) Convenor rsls@cbs.nl 4A. Making Statistical Consulting and Technical Co-operation More Effective Jean-Louis Bodin (France) jean-louis.bodin@wanadoo.fr 4B. The Role of National and International Statistics Organizations in Improving Statistical Knowledge in the Workplace Marcel Van den Broecke (Netherlands) isi@cbs.nl 4C. Training of Official Statisticians Denis Farrell (Australia) denis.farrell@abs.gov.au 4D. Distance Learning Lea Bregar (Slovenia) Lea.bregar@uni-lj.si Irena Ograjensek (Slovenia) Irena.ograjensek@uni-lj.si Bettie Basson (SA) Bsson-em@marlin.vista.ac.za 4E. Using Official Statistics in Teaching Sharleen Forbes (New Zealand) Sdforbes@stats.govt.nz 4F. Statistical Training and Education of Lawyers, Judges, Doctors, Researchers, and Other Professionals Elisabeth Svensson (Sweden) Eliss@math.chalmers.se Kamanzi-wa Binyavanga (SA) Kamanzi@getafix.utr.ac.za 4G. Preparation and Training of Workers in the 21st Century Albert P. Shulte (USA) Al.Shulte@oakland.k12.mi.us 4H. Educating Managers, Executives, Politicians, Government Officials and Other Decision Makers Theodore Chadjipadelis Chadji@eled.auth.gr 4I. Statistical Training and Education in Environmental Settings María Virginia López (Argentina) Lopezmv@infovia.com.ar María del Carmen Fabrizio (Argen.) Mcfabrizio@sinectis.com.ar 4J. Practical Training in the Workplace for Tertiary and Postgraduate Students Katherine Taylor Halvorsen (USA) khalvors@science.smith.edu 4K. Training of Institutional Research Professionals Amanda Lourens (South Africa) Amanda@Techpta.ac.za 4L. Informal Gathering of Those Interested in Statistics Education/ Training in the Workplace Carol Joyce Blumberg (USA) cblumberg@winona.edu René H.M. Smulders (The Netherlands) rsls@cbs.nl 12 Topic 5. Statistics Education and the Wider Society Helen MacGillivray (Australia) Convenor h.macgillivray@fsc.qut.edu.au 5A. Relationships with Mathematics Education Brian Greer Ggreer@mail.sdsu.edu 5B. Teaching Statistical Thinking for Use in the Wider Society David Griffiths Griffd@uow.edu.au 5C. Statistics Education in and for the Economic World of Business and Government Policy-Making Eric Sowey (Australia) e.sowey@unsw.edu.au 5D. Statistics Education and the Statistical Profession Neville Davies (UK) Neville.davies@ntu.ac.uk 5E. Statistics Education and the Engineering World Helen MacGillivray (Australia) h.macgillivray@fsc.qut.edu.au 5F. Statistics Education and the World of Information Technology Gianfranco Galmacci (Italy) glm@stat.unipg.it 5G. Statistics Education and the World of Life and Health Sciences Petter Laake (Norway) petter.laake@basalmed.uio.no 5H. Including Social Issues in the Teaching of Statistics Jacky Galpin (SA) jacky@galpin.co.za Topic 6. Research in Statistics Education Carmen Batanero (Spain) Convenor Joan Garfield (USA) Convenor batanero@ugr.es jbg@tc.umn.edu 6A. Developing Statistics Education Research Mike Shaughnessy (USA) mike@mth.pdx.edu 6B. Theoretical Models of Statistical Knowledge, Thinking, Reasoning and Learning Maxine Pfannkuch (NZ) pfannkuc@scitec.auckland.ac.nz Chris Wild (NZ) Wild@stat.auckland.ac.nz 6C. Technology and Research in Teaching and Learning Statistics Erica Morris (UK) e.j.morris@open.ac.uk 6D. Studies of Assessment in Statistics Education Susanne Lajoie (Canada) lajoie@education.mcgill.ca 6E. Teachers' Training, Conceptions and Beliefs Lisbeth Cordani (Brazil) lisbeth@ime.usp.br 13 Topic 6. Research in Statistics Education (continued) 6F. Research into Teaching and Learning Statistics at Tertiary Levels Flavia Jolliffe (UK) F.R.Jolliffe@greenwich.ac.uk 6G. Research into Teaching and Learning Probability Antonio Estepa (Spain) Aestepa@ujaen.es 6H. Round Table Discussion: Major Problems and Directions in Statistics Education Research Joan Garfield (USA) Jbg@tc.umn.edu Carmen Batanero (Spain) Batanero@ugr.es Topic 7. Technology in Statistics Education Laurence Weldon (Canada) Convenor Weldon@sfu.ca 7A. Java-Based Instructional Packages Doug Stirling (New Zealand) d.stirling@massey.ac.nz 7B. Computer-Based Demonstrations of Statistical Phenomena Andrej Blejec (Slovenia) andrej.blejec@uni-lj.si 7C. Using Technology for Statistics Education in Engineering David Bacon (Canada) david.w.bacon@sympatic0.ca 7D. Using Graphics Calculators in Statistics Education Kay Lipson (Australia) klipson@swin.edu.au 7E. Statistics Education and the Internet Joe Wisenbaker (USA) joe@coe.uga.edu 7F. Research-Based Design and Use of Software for Teaching Statistical Concepts Cliff Konold (USA) konold@srri.umass.edu William (Bill) Finzer (USA) bfinzer@keypress.com 7G. Software Tools Designed for Statistics Education Rodney Carr rodneyc@deakin.edu.au 14 Topic 8. Other Determinants and Developments in Statistics Education Philip J. Boland (Ireland) Convenor Philip.J.Boland@ucd.ie 8A. Learning Factors in Statistics Education Robert delMas (USA) delma001@maroon.tc.umn.edu 8B. Data Analysis and Statistical Learning Kay McClain (USA) mcclaikl@ctrvax.Vanderbilt.Edu 8C. History of Stochastics Education John Truran (Australia) truranjk@camtech.net.au 8D. Gender and Cultural Factors in Statistics Education Rosa Giaimo (Italy) giaimo@mbox.unipa.it 8E. Projects and Poster Competitions in Statistics Education Jerry Moreno (USA) moreno@jcvaxa.jcu.edu 8F. The Mass Media and Statistics Shen Shir Ming (China) smshen@hkuspace.hku.hk 8G. Teaching Statistics to Second-Language Students Mbulaheni Nthangeni (S A) mbulahenin@unin.unorth.ac.za Topic 9. An International Perspective on Statistics Education Vitalis Muba (Tanzania) Convenor eastc@ud.co.tz 9A. Statistics Education in Portuguese-speaking Countries Helena Bacelar-Nicolau (Portugal) Hbacelar@fc.ul.pt 9B. Statistics Education in African Countries Fayez Mina (Egypt) fmmina@link.com.eg 9C. Statistics Education in Spanish-speaking Countries Teresita Teran (Argentina) teresitateran@hotmail.com 9D. Statistics Education in Asia Ann-Lee Wang (Malaysia) j2wang@umcsd.um.edu.my Topic 10. Contributed Papers Susan Starkings (UK) Convenor starkisa@sbu.ac.uk Topic 11. Posters Andrew I. Dale (SA) Convenor dale@nu.ac.za 15 Social Functions Function Date Venue Time Dress Transport General Function Date Venue Time Dress Transport General Function Date Venue Time Dress Transport General Welcome Reception Sunday 07/07/02 International Convention Centre Durban 17h00 - 18h30 Smart casual Transport provided for delegates staying at the official conference hotels. Attendance is included for all registered participants and registered accompanying persons. Additional tickets may be purchased for participants of other categories by completing the relevant section of the registration form. Mayoral Reception Monday 08/07/02 A Durban City venue 18h00 - 19h30 Smart casual Transport provided for delegates staying at the official conference hotels. Attendance is included for all registered participants and registered accompanying persons. Additional tickets may be purchased for participants of other categories by completing the relevant section of the registration form. Congress dinner Thursday 11/07/02 International Convention Centre Durban 19h00 – 23h00 Smart or traditional Transport provided for delegates staying at the official conference hotels. Attendance is included for all registered participants and registered accompanying persons. Additional tickets may be purchased for participants of other categories by completing the relevant section of the registration form. 16 Registration Fees Conference Registration International Delegates IASE Member Before 15 January 2002 After 15 January 2002 On site $ 320 $ 365 $ 395 South African Delegates: Before After On Site Day Delegates: 1 Day only 2 Days Fee Entitlements Full Delegate All Sessions Delegate Bag Lunches and Teas Abstract booklet Welcome Reception Mayoral Reception Conference Dinner Proceedings on CD Non Members – IASE $390 $415 $445 R 2000 R 2250 R 2500 Accompanying persons $120 $120 $120 R870 R870 R870 R 500 R 850 Day Delegate Sessions Delegate Bag Lunches and Teas Abstract Booklet Accompanying persons Registration Pack Welcome Reception City Tour Mayoral Reception Conference Dinner Workshop Registration International Delegates (IASE member) $50 International Delegates (Non-IASE member) $60 South African Delegates R250 Refund/Cancellation Policies Before 06/06/02 the charge will be US$55, from 6/06/02 - 20/06/02 the charge will be 50% of the total due and there will be no refund after 20/06/02. 17 Payment Options Cheque Payments: [only cheques drawn on South African Banks can be accepted] A crossed cheque in favour of: Sue Bumpsteed Conferences/ICOTS should accompany your registration form. Direct Deposit: Once fees have been deposited into the following account, proof of payment must please be faxed to the conference secretariat [27 31 312 9441]: Account details: Name Sue Bumpsteed Conferences/ICOTS Bank Nedbank Branch Business KZN Code 16 48 26 Number 1648 018130 Foreign Bank Drafts: Deposits from foreign banks may be made into the above account but are subject to varying local bank charges. Delegates will be required to pay this additional amount on registration [the amount ranges from R75 – R200]. Credit Cards Payment by all major credit cards will be accepted, see page 27. Terms and Conditions: Bookings for the conference and accommodation will be confirmed by fax or e-mail within seven days of receipt. Substitutions will be accepted at a fee of $55 per booking. Accommodation Varied accommodation has been block booked at reduced rates for ICOTS-6 participants. To take advantage of these rates complete the relevant section of the registration form. Rooms are subject to availability and will be confirmed on a first-come-first-served-basis. Credit card details are required to secure your accommodation. Your credit card will only be debited in the event of cancellation after 06 June 2002 or in the event of a no show or your account not being settled on departure. 18 The Durban Hilton 5***** Luxury hotel, situated within the same grounds as the International Convention Centre. All rooms have sea views, 5 minute taxi drive to the beachfront. Bars and restaurants on site. Conference transportation not necessary other than to and from the Civic Reception. Single Sharing Deposit Bed and breakfast per person per night R725.00 R420.00 R1000 The Holiday Inn, Elangeni, Durban 4**** Full service. Ideally located on Durban’s Golden Mile. Five minutes by bus to the International Convention Centre. All rooms are en suite with sea views. Lovely pool deck plus Japanese and Indian restaurants. Good food and friendly service make this an ever popular choice. Single Sharing Deposit Bed and breakfast per person per night R548.00 R352.00 R 500 Holiday Inn, Garden Court, North Beach 3*** Centrally situated on beachfront. Five minutes by bus from the International Convention Centre. All rooms en suite with sea views. Family restaurant. Single R459.00 R 45.00 Room only per night Breakfast per person Sharing R284.00 Deposit R500 City Lodge 3*** Budget hotel, 3 minutes by coach to the International Convention Centre. Basic facilities, limited services. Four blocks from the beachfront. No sea views, all rooms en suite. Single Sharing Deposit Room only per night R380.00 R249.00 R500 Breakfast per person R 42.00 Road Lodge 1* Budget hotel, small but adequate rooms. Close to the International Convention Centre. Basic facilities. Same property as Mac-Donald’s. No sea views, all rooms en-suite, no lift. Sharing: max. 2. Single Sharing Deposit Room only per night R225.00 R225.00 R500 Breakfast per person R 22.00 19 Congress shuttle service This is provided free of charge and will operate at specified times between the official conference hotels and the International Convention Centre, for the convenience of delegates booking accommodation via the conference secretariat. This shuttle will include pick up and drop off for official social functions. Shuttle timetables will appear in the foyers of the conference hotels and the International Convention Centre. Airport Transfers The airport is approximately 20 minutes drive from the centre of Durban and the official hotels. Due to limited and expensive public transport, it is essential that delegates complete the transport section of the registration form. Visitors will be met by the official conference tour operator on arrival and will be transferred to the hotels. The cost of each transfer will be R50.00 each way and will be debited to the individual’s hotel account. A transport desk will be operational on site at the conference and return transfers can be re confirmed during the event. The rate is subject to change. Local Tours A varied programme has been arranged for those participants or accompanying persons wishing to learn about Durban and its surrounding areas. Kindly reserve your place by completing the relevant section of the registration form. An accompanying persons tour has been arranged for all registered accompanying persons and is included in their registration fee. Durban City Tour Monday 08 July (09h00 – 12h30) Depart from hotel. Travel along Durban’s Beachfront Golden Mile where locals sell their wares from the many “pavement stalls”. Proceed to the Harbour entrance and browse around the new Water Front. Continue along the Victoria Embankment, past the Sugar terminal towards the University of Natal campus for a panoramic view of Durban. Enjoy a delicious snack at the Botanical Gardens. The following optional local tours are available to both accompanying persons and other participants. A tour desk will be operated by Safari Tours and Travel at the International Convention Centre. All fees inclusive of VAT. 20 LT01a / LTO1b – Valley of a 1000 Hills Tour 14h00 – 17h00 (Tuesday 09, Thursday 11 July) $36p/p Visit PheZulu Village and watch traditional Zulu dancing. Experience true Zulu tradition including spear making. Visit the adjacent crocodile and snake farm. Tour inclusive of transportation in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle, services of a SATOUR registered guide and entrance fees where applicable. LT02 – Game Valley Lodge & Pietermaritzburg 08h00 – 17h00 (Tuesday 09 July) $98 p/p Well established, up-market, private game reserve 2 hours inland from Durban. This reserve offers the “classic five” i.e., giraffe, white rhino, Cape buffalo, sable and roan antelope. Game drive in open landrovers. Lunch served on the verandah overlooking a beautiful scenic valley. A visit to colonial Pietermaritzburg is included en-route to / from Durban. Inclusive of transportation in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle, services of a SATOUR registered guide, entrance fees, 1 game drive, lunch and on board refreshments. LT03a / LTO3b – Natal Sharks Board & Umgeni River Bird Park 08h30 – 12h30 (Tuesday 09, Thursday 11 July) $35 p/p The Natal Sharks Board is the only center of its kind in the world. The visit includes an excellent audio-visual presentation followed by a shark dissection. Umgeni River Bird Park, apart from a large variety of bird species, offers a 45minute “free flow” bird show. Tea / coffee and scones are served at the Bird Park. Inclusive of transportation in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle, services of a SATOUR registered guide, entrance fees, tea / coffee & scones. LT04 – Tala Game Experience – including dinner 13h00 – 20h30 (Wednesday 10 July) $65 p/p Depart from the Convention Center travel north-west to Tala Game Reserve. Meet rangers and go on game drives in open game-viewing vehicles. Only an hour from Durban to this 5000 acre game sanctuary boasting an unusual mix of traditional African thornveld and open grassy plains, providing unrivalled opportunities for game viewing and wildlife photography. Game sightings are virtually guaranteed, and include giraffe, rhino, zebra, wildebeest and many more varieties of antelope. Tala is also an ideal venue for birdwatchers with more than 280 species recorded. Later enjoy a “Bush Rum Coffee” at sunset whilst overlooking hippo lake - followed by a delicious buffet, a gourmet’s delight! Inclusive of transportation in luxury air-conditioned vehicle, services of a SATOUR registered guide, entrance fees, 1 game drive, dinner and on board refreshments. 21 LT05 – Zulu Cultural Experience - including dinner 13h00 – 20h30 (Wednesday 10 July) $55 p/p Depart from the Convention Center. First stop is Heritage Market. Browse through the various local shops and stalls. Proceed up Bothas Hill to PheZulu, a small African homestead and learn about traditional Zulu culture, sampling African beer and tobacco. A Sangoma (Witch Doctor) will predict the future followed by exciting tribal dancing. Drive to the Pot & Kettle, a delightful cozy restaurant overlooking the majestic Valley of a 1000 Hills. Enjoy a sherry on the deck as the sun sets over the many rolling hills followed by the serving of traditional dishes. Inclusive of transportation in luxury air-conditioned vehicle, services of a SATOUR registered guide, entrance fees and dinner. LT06a / LT06b – Shakaland Nandi Zulu 08h00 – 17h00 (Tuesday 09, Sat 13 July) $94 p/p Travel past vast sugarcane fields to an authentic Zulu Village and hotel overlooking the Umhlatuze Lake. View Zulu Dancing and listen to the tales of ancient folklore, traditional customs and Zulu culture. For lunch, a selection of traditional and western fare is on offer. Inclusive of transportation in luxury airconditioned vehicle, services of a SATOUR registered guide, entrance fees, 1 game drive, lunch and on board refreshments. LT07a / LT07b – St Lucia Wetlands 08h00 – 17h00 (Tuesday 09, Thursday 11 July) $112 p/p Travel past vast sugarcane fields. En-route you will view various scenes along the SA coastline. St Lucia is a favorite haunt of fishermen, the greater St Lucia Wetland Parks beg to be explored. Crocodiles and hippos can best be viewed and photographed while cruising on the lake, which comprises a wetland of global importance. The area is also the breeding ground of the Leatherback Turtle. Inclusive of transportation in luxury air-conditioned vehicle, services of a SATOUR registered guide, entrance fees, game drive, lunch and on board refreshments. LT08a / LT08b – Hluhluwe Game Reserve Tour 06h30 – 18h30 (Tuesday 09, Thursday 11, Sat 13 July) $122 p/p Travel to Zululand along the Dolphin Coast for 3 hours and arrive at Hluhluwe Game Reserve. Embark on a game drive in an open Landrover, picnic lunch in the reserve and an opportunity to spot elephant, buffalo, giraffe, hippo, cheetah, lion, black & white rhino. Inclusive of transportation in luxury air-conditioned vehicle, services of a SATOUR registered guide, entrance fees, 1 game drive, lunch and on board refreshments. 22 LT09 – Midlands Meander 09h00 – 16h30 (Thursday 11 July) $55 For decades the captivating KwaZulu Natal Midlands has been a haven for creative folk. Local artists, potters and weavers joined forces to create an arts & crafts route & the midlands meander was born. The aim was to encourage the public to take to the country and to give visitors a chance to see the crafts people at work. As we weave our way through the various country villages & shops, (cheese factories, breweries, glass blowers & leather crafts to name a few) we stop for lunch at quaint country hotel for lunch. Pre and Post Congress Tours South Africa has many attractions which include game reserves, mountain resorts, the Anglo Boer war and Zulu war battle fields, the Cape wine lands and the world famous Blue Train. Some possible tours are listed below. Contact Safari Tour and Travel for other options. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Hluhluwe Game Reserve & Cultural Village Hluhluwe Private Lodge & Cultural Village Drakensberg Breakaway Kruger National Park – Rest Camps Kruger National Park – Private Game Lodge Cape Town – Garden Route Victoria Falls KwaZulu Natal Historic Battlefields 1. Hluhluwe / Shakaland (3 days / 2 nights) $504 (p/p sharing) $540 (single) PRT: 01 – Pre- Tour 5-7/07; PST: 01 – Post- Tour 13-15/07 Early departure from hotel to Hluhluwe Game Reserve (Hilltop Camp), view game in open vehicles. Night drive and boma dinner, gather round the campfire and exchange stories and sightings of the day. Spend the following day in a traditional Zulu village and experience true African culture and cuisine. Price includes Return transportation ex Durban in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle 1 Night at Hilltop Camp, Hluhluwe Game Reserve inclusive of dinner, breakfast and a game drive 1 Night at Shakaland Cultural Village inclusive of dinner, breakfast and the Zulu programme 2. Hluhluwe Private Lodge & Cultural Village -(4 days / 3 nights) $1292 (p/p sharing) $1824 (single) 23 PRT: 02 – Pre-Tour 4-7/07, PST: 02 – Post-Tour – 13-16/07 Spend two nights at Phinda, a luxury private game lodge situated in Maputaland (3 hours drive from Durban), which has four luxury camps with en-suite lodges, chalets and suites; swimming pools, game drives, walks, river cruises, fishing, boma barbeques etc. Phinda is the ultimate in bush luxury where every conceivable comfort has been thought of and the game viewing is superb. Snorkeling, diving and helicopter flips can be arranged as optional activities. After the bush experience, 1 night will be spent at Shakaland Zulu Village, where African culture will be experienced. Price includes Return transportation in luxury air-conditioned vehicle 2 Nights at Phinda Game Lodge, 1 Night at Shakaland Cultural Village inclusive of dinner, breakfast and the Zulu programme 3. Drakensberg Breakaway (3 days / 2 nights) $342 (p/p sharing) $415 ( single) PRT: 03 – Pre- Tour 5-7/07; PST: 03 – Post- Tour – 13-15/07 A lodge in the Drakensberg, breathtaking mountain views and clean country air; popular sunset cruise on the dam and excellent cuisine. After a day of mountain hikes or nature trails, relax in the cozy bar and indulge in a scrumptious dinner. Price includes Return transportation ex Durban in luxury air-conditioned coach 2 Nights at Cayley Lodge inclusive of all meals, teas and the sunset cruise including beer, wine, soft drinks and snacks 4. Kruger National Park – Rest Camps (3 days / 2 nights) $460 (p/p sharing) $550 (single) PRT: 04 – Pre- Tour - 5-7/07; PST: 04 – Post- Tour – 13-15/07 Africa's "Big Five"! Drive through the Kruger National Park, the oldest and richest in game in all of Southern Africa. Morning and afternoon game drives where numerous species of antelope, one hundred and fifty five species of mammals, including Lion and Elephant, can be viewed. Two nights are spent in the park at a Rest Camp, which offers comfortable en-suite chalets. Other tour attractions en route to and in the area include Kowyn's Pass, God's Window, Pilgrim's Rest and the Blyde River Canyon. Return transportation ex Johannesburg in luxury airconditioned coach. Price includes Experienced SATOUR guide throughout 24 2 Nights in Kruger National Park inclusive of all meals, and game drives 5. Kruger National Park – Private Game Lodge (3 days / 2 nights) $1 650 (p/p sharing) $2 230 (single) PRT: 05 – Pre- Tour 5-7/07; PST: 05 – Post- Tour – 13-15/07 Fly from Johannesburg to Skukuza transfer by open land cruiser to a 5 Star Bush Lodge. Spend 2 days in search of the “Big 5”. The days will be spent in “traditional game reserve style” – early morning game drives followed by a hearty brunch, optional walks, lunch, optional siesta and an exciting night drive. Dinner is enjoyed in the boma under the African stars. A never-to-be-forgotten experience in ultimate bush opulence! Price includes Return airfare ex Johannesburg with a add-on leg to or from Durban (depending on pre or post) 2 Nights luxury accommodation inclusive of all meals, teas, laundry, game activities, i.e. drives and walks Professional guides and trackers exclusively 6. Cape Town –Garden Route (4 nights / 5 days) $1 100 (p/p sharing) $1 450 (single) PRT: 06 – Pre- Tour 3-7/07; PST: 06 – Post- Tour 13-17/07 Depart Cape Town per luxury air-conditioned vehicle (pre-tour) to Oudtshoorn where you overnight. Explore the Cango Caves and visit an Ostrich farm – drive over the Outeniqua Pass to the coastal plain, through George to the beautiful Wilderness where you overnight. Go to Knysna on Day 3 and cruise to Featherbed Nature Reserve, take a trailer ride to the top of the western head followed by lunch under the milkwood trees. Overnight in Plettenberg Bay. Travel through the Tsitsikama forest and across the deep gorges of the Groot and Bloukrans Rivers to Storms River and watch the bungi-jumpers (or partake yourself if you wish!). Overnight in Port Elizabeth followed by a flight to Durban on day 5. The post tour will originate in Durban, with a flight to Port Elizabeth followed by the coach tour to Cape Town. Price includes: One way airfare Port Elizabeth / Durban or vice versa (depending on pre or post) 4 Night coach tour inclusive of transportation in luxury air-conditioned vehicle, accommodation in upmarket guest houses, 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners Registered guide and porterage 25 7. Victoria Falls (3 days/2 nights) $848 ( sharing) $1050 ( single) PRT: 07 – Pre- Tour 5-7/07; PST: 07 – Post- Tour 13-15/07 Fly to one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Spend 2 nights at the magnificent Victoria Falls Safari Lodge. This deluxe African Lodge prides itself on hospitality and food rivaled only by the uninterrupted views and awesome sunsets. With Victoria Falls only five minutes away and exclusive game viewing and water activities for the guests, the Lodge offers the alternative of relaxing which overlooking the waterhole, which is well frequented by game throughout the year. Price includes Return airfare ex Johannesburg including SA taxes Airport transfers in Victoria Falls 2 Nights accommodation at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge on a bed & breakfast basis Boma Dinner at the “Boma, Place of Eating” where true African cuisine can be sampled whilst the Sangoma throws the bones and predicts your future! 8. KZN Battlefields (3 days/2 nights) $415 ( sharing) $520 ( single) PRT: 08 – Pre- Tour 5–7/07; PST: 08 – Post- Tour 13–15/07 Nestled on a wooded hillside above the Buffalo river, overlooking the battlefields of Isandlwana and the Oskarberg at Rorke’s drift is the rustically charming Fugitives’ Drift Lodge. The 4000 acre property is a natural heritage site, offering en-suite cottages each with a commanding view of the battlefields. The river frontage includes the historic site of Fugitives’ drift where Lieutenants Melville & Coghill were killed saving the Queen’s Colours of their Regiment in 1879. They are buried on the property within 15 minutes of the Lodge. One can also enjoy game species such as Giraffe, Zebra, Wildebeest, Hartebeest, Kudu. Nyala. General Information on Durban and South Africa: Population Languages National Emblems Durban; 3,2 million KwaZulu Natal; 8,4 million South Africa; 40,6 million Eleven official languages including English, Afrikaans, Zulu and Xhosa. French/Italian/ German spoken by many staff members in major hotels and shopping centres. Bird - Blue Crane. Flower - Protea. Tree - Yellowwood. Anthems - Nkosi Sikele Afrika and Die Stem. Animal Springbok. 26 Climate Idyllic sub-tropical climate at the coast, inland areas are more temperate. Towards the Midlands area, snow often covers the mountains with many towns lying in the mist belt. Swimming in the sea in Durban can be enjoyed all year. The warm waters of the Indian Ocean rarely fall below 17 C. Time Differences Standard Time 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time, one hour ahead of Central European Winter Time, 10 hours behind New Zealand Winter Time and 8 hours behind Eastern Australian Winter Time. Water Tap water at hotels, inns and lodges and other public places is purified and is safe to drink. (Water in lakes and slow moving streams in some outlying areas may contain harmful organisms, including bilharzia). Electricity 220/240 volts, 50 cycle. Recommended Clothing Comfortable and casual, with warmer attire for early morning and evening outings. Most restaurants/hotels permit casual wear (except those that are very upmarket). Safari clothing/ comfortable shoes suggested for game reserves and hiking. Radio and Television Numerous national and local radio and T.V. stations. Business Currency Based on Rand (R) consisting of 100 cents (c). Bank notes are issued in denominations of R10, R20, R50, R100, R200 and coins are in denominations of 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, R1, R2 and R5. Foreign Currency Exchanges are available at most commercial banks or foreign exchange bureaus. Credit Cards Visa, American Express, Diners Club and MasterCard are honoured by most restaurants, stores, hotels, car rental firms and other points of sale and service. Banking and Business Banks open weekdays 09h00-15h50, Saturday 08h3011h00. Business: Normal hours 08h30 – 17h00 on weekdays and 08h30 – 13h00 on Saturdays. Many shopping malls and centres have extended trading hours and are open on Sundays and at night. VAT Value Added Tax is currently 14% and is levied on most goods offered for sale and on hospitality services. Refunds of VAT paid for goods (not services) may be claimed by foreign tourists. Details/procedure leaflets are obtainable at international airports. Conference Doctor All health related queries should be directed to the official conference doctor, Dr R D Dungan (docdavid@iafrica.com). 27 Passports and Visas Safety As for all international travel, visitors to South Africa require a valid passport. Visas are required for nationals of many countries. Please check with your travel agent if you are uncertain. Durban, like any other international city has good areas as well as areas that should be avoided. It is sensible to take the same precautions that you would take in any of the world’s big metropolitan areas. It is strongly recommended that visitors avoid displaying expensive photographic equipment and jewellery. It is preferable to carry wallets in handbags rather than in open pockets. Deposit your valuables in the hotel’s safety deposit box. Never leave luggage unattended in from of the hotel or in the lobby. Don’t stroll round the streets after dark. If in any doubt please consult your hotel reception or the conference secretariat. All participants are responsible for their own insurance. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS TO ICOTS-6 AUTHORS The invited and contributed papers of ICOTS-6 will be published by ISI and IASE as a CD-ROM and on the Internet. A full description of all details for preparing ICOTS-6 papers is available in the ICOTS6 IPC website (http://www.beeri.org.il/icots6/) under “Announcements”. The main points are: 1. The content must relate to the teaching or learning of statistics. 2. Authors have the option of a full paper refereeing process for those who desire it. The refereeing process provides a mechanism for peer review and critique and so contributes to the overall quality of ICOTS6 scientific program. More details about the refereeing process, as well as the general authors’ instructions, can be viewed on the Website. 3. All papers which meet the instructions to authors will be published in the proceedings. Furthermore, those which also meet the refereeing process, will be identified as having satisfied the refereeing process. 4. The maximum length of an invited paper is six A4 pages and a contributed paper is four A4 pages, single spaced using 11 point Times New Roman font. (Full details on the Website) 28 5. The manuscript must be written in English. 6. Papers should be self-contained and should NOT address directly those attending the conference session. Therefore, statements such as "In this session …" must be avoided. 7. Photographs, drawings, examples of children's work, etc., should only be included if they relate directly to the text and if they significantly assist the readers’ understanding of the paper. 8. DO NOT include contact names and addresses or prices for materials available for sale. Readers can obtain these via the author/institution. Any papers about new materials should focus on their use. That is, they should report on how they were used and with what results. 9. The written permission of original copyright holders to reproduce any materials from other sources MUST be provided. A short example may usually be reproduced legally, but several examples (a whole page or a table/chart/ diagram) need permission. This applies even when the author originated the material and/or works for the corporation that published it. 10. Completed Author's checklist and warranty statements (1 per author) must accompany submitted manuscripts, see Website. 11. Sample papers: Two sample papers can be found in the “Sample papers” section of the Website. 12. Multiple papers: If submitting more than one paper, use separate Email messages and attachments for each. SUBMISSION OF PAPERS All papers should be submitted in both electronic and hard copy form to your Session Organizer by the dates given below. Send manuscripts, disks (if you do not have E-mail), Author’s Checklist, and signed warranty statement(s) (see Website) to your Session Organizer. Closing date for papers (invited and contributed) to reach your Session Organizer: Draft version: Oct. 1, 2001 (optional) Final version: Nov. 1, 2001 (if to be refereed) Final version: Jan. 1, 2002 (if not to be refereed). Late manuscripts will not be published. The editors reserve the right to reject papers that do not conform to the guidelines or to return papers to authors for re-submission. 29 Important points concerning ICOTS-6 (announced by the IPC, Oct 2001) 1. All ICOTS-6 participants including organizers, speakers etc. have to register for the conference. 2. There are big benefits in becoming an IASE member before you register. The basic annual membership fee for people from a developed country is only $US22 and from a developing country is $US12, much less than the extra for the non-members fee. For an application form for IASE membership visit the Web at the IASE Web site: <http://www.swin.edu.au/maths/iase>. Note: The extra fee charged for non-members gives these participants the option of free membership in the IASE for one year. 3. There are also considerable savings for people registering early (before January 15, 2002), so if you plan to attend ICOTS-6 you are strongly advised to register early. 4. Any ISI member who does not belong to any ISI section may participate in ICOTS-6 at the IASE member rates and may choose to nominate the IASE as their free section within the ISI. (This does not apply to members of other ISI sections who are not ISI members.) 5. The second announcement includes both the scientific program and the social program. It should be noted that the tours during the program are provided for the accompanying persons, and are not meant to be an alternative to the scientific program for full registrants. 6. Note the important dates for submitting papers for the Proceedings: Final versions of Invited and Contributed Papers: Nov. 1, 2001, if to be refereed; Jan. 1, 2002, if not to be refereed. Dec. 1, 2001, Abstracts for contributed papers. These deadlines for final papers are absolute, no extensions can be permitted. 7. If you are not submitting an Invited Paper, you are encouraged to submit your proposal for a Contributed Paper or a Poster. Note: Contributed Paper authors may have their paper refereed, but must meet the deadlines given for refereed papers. Updates can be viewed at: <http://www.beeri.org.il/icots6/>. 30