History

History of EMR-RS

 

Educação Matemática em Revista – RS (EMR-RS) emerged from a deep commitment to advancing research and debate in the field of Mathematics Education in Rio Grande do Sul and Brazil. Its trajectory reflects a dedication to building a space of excellence for scientific dissemination and the exchange of knowledge.

 

Origins and Foundation

EMR-RS was conceived by the Sociedade Brasileira de Educação Matemática - Rio Grande do Sul (SBEM-RS) during a period of growth and maturation for the regional branch. The desire to have its own journal to publish the Mathematics Education production of teachers from Rio Grande do Sul and to disseminate research carried out in schools and universities was a shared aspiration among many colleagues across the State.

As highlighted by Elena Haas Chemale, General Secretary of SBEM-RS in May 1999, in the journal's first edition, the realization of this dream was a privilege for the administration at the time. This was achieved thanks to the significant support of SBEM-RS members, who by then exceeded a thousand. This collective strength provided the political courage and financial structure necessary for the Board to launch "Educação Matemática em Revista, Rio Grande do Sul No. 1" in May 1999.

This inaugural edition brought together research papers and a special interview with the founder of the Regional branch, Prof. Ocsana Danyluk. SBEM-RS, through its directors of that period, entrusted its members and future boards with the commitment to strengthen this work and ensure its continuity. The journal is a collective heritage, and the responsibility for its permanence and development belongs to everyone.

 

Editorial Evolution and Consolidation

The history of EMR-RS is intrinsically linked to the dedication of its chief editors and their teams. Since its first edition, the journal has been a publication under the responsibility of SBEM-RS, featuring a prominent editorial board.

The trajectory of the EMR-RS chief editorship is marked by periods of leadership that shaped the journal's identity and growth:

 

List of Editors and Terms of Service

  • Prof. Dr. Claudia Lisete Oliveira Groenwald

    • Period: May 1999 – 2004

  • Prof. Dr. José Carlos Pinto Leivas

    • Period: 2004 – 2013

  • Prof. Dr. Claudia Lisete Oliveira Groenwald and Prof. Dr. Bruno Grilo Honorio

    • Period: 2013 – 2015

  • Prof. Dr. Claudia Lisete Oliveira Groenwald

    • Period: 2015 – 2016

  • Transition Period / Editors to be identified

    • Period: 2017 – 2018

  • Dr. Mauren Porciúncula Moreira da Silva

    • Period: 2019 – September 2024

  • Prof. Dr. Marta Cristina Cezar Pozzobon (Federal University of Pelotas - UFPel)

    • Period: September 2024 – Present

  • Prof. Dr. Sonia Maria da Silva Junqueira (Federal University of Pampa - UNIPAMPA)

    • Period: September 2024 – Present

  • Prof. Dr. Anderson Luís Jeske Bihain (Federal University of Pampa - UNIPAMPA)

    • Period: September 2024 – Present

  • Prof. Dr. João Alberto da Silva (Federal University of Rio Grande - FURG)

    • Period: September 2024 – July 2025

 

Commitment and Future Vision

Today, EMR-RS maintains its original commitment to fostering scientific production and critical debate in Mathematics Education. As an open access journal, we continue to advocate for the democratization of knowledge, making research accessible to all. We look to the future with the vision of further strengthening our work, expanding our reach, and encouraging new generations of researchers to contribute to the field. EMR-RS remains dedicated to being a vibrant and dynamic space, reflecting the innovations and challenges of Mathematics Education.