Submissions
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About
At the Ohio Journal of School Mathematics (OJSM), we embrace the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance the publication process for authors and editors alike. Read more about our policy for authors on the About the Journal page.
Focus and Scope
The Ohio Journal of School Mathematics (OJSM) publishes work that supports the teaching and learning of mathematics across K–16 settings. We welcome manuscripts that explore classroom practice, instructional innovations, curriculum design, teacher preparation, technology integration, and other topics that connect mathematical ideas to pedagogy. Submissions should prioritize the human side of mathematics—how students and teachers engage with mathematical thinking—rather than focusing solely on mathematical content or proofs.
Submission Checklist
As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
- The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
- The submission file is in Microsoft Word, RTF, or LaTeX format.
- Where available, URLs for the references have been provided, and all sources are cited using APA style.
- The manuscript is double-spaced, uses a professional font (e.g., Times New Roman or Arial), and does not exceed the 3,000-word limit.
- The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines, available under "About the Journal."
- All figures, charts, graphs, and images include alt text (limited to 150 characters) that is descriptive, concise, and adds context to the image's purpose.
- If submitting to a peer-reviewed section of the journal, all identifying information has been removed from the manuscript and its metadata, in accordance with the instructions for ensuring an anonymous review.
- Any use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools (e.g., for brainstorming, proofreading, or data analysis) has been disclosed in the manuscript, including details of the tools used and their purpose.
- The manuscript reflects the original intellectual contributions of the author(s), even if AI tools were used to assist in its preparation.
- The manuscript aligns with the journal’s mission to support the teaching and learning of mathematics across PreK–16 classrooms. Context and implementation ideas are provided to ensure relevance to practicing educators.
Copyright Notice
This Author Agreement for the Ohio Journal of School Mathematics ("Agreement") is entered into by and between The Ohio State University, on behalf of its University Libraries ("Publisher") and the author ("Author").
For good and valuable consideration, Publisher and Author agree as follows:
1. Author hereby grants to Publisher the right to publish, reproduce, distribute, translate, transmit and display his/her submitted work and an abstract thereof ("Work") in the Ohio Journal of School Mathematics in whole or in part and in all formats and all media. as well as to ensure accessibility of works under University policy and current web accessibility standards. Author also hereby grants to Publisher the right for Publisher to enter into agreements with third parties that grant such third parties any or all of the rights that Author has granted to Publisher herein. The aforementioned rights may include the rights necessary to index and abstract the Work. The Author agrees that any subsequent publication of the Work will credit Ohio Journal of School Mathematics as the site of first publication and provide a link to Ohio Journal of School Mathematics. This Agreement is subject to the terms and expectations outlined on Publisher's website (http://go.osu.edu/publishing-services).
2. Author represents and warrants that: (1) they are the creator and rights holder of the Work; (2) Publisher's exercise of the rights granted to Publisher herein will not infringe or violate any copyright or any other right of a third party; (3) if the Work contains any third party content, they have obtained the unrestricted permission of the copyright owner or that use of third party material is allowed because the material is in the public domain or an appropriate fair use analysis has been performed and there is a reasonable belief that use is permitted and (4) the Work contains nothing libelous or otherwise unlawful. Author hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Publisher and its trustees, officers, employees, agents, and subgrantees from all claims related to Publisher's exercise of the rights granted to Publisher herein or related to the subject matter covered in Author's representations and warranties.
The Ohio Journal of School Mathematics is published under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives license to allow for certain types of reuse without permission. By submitting this agreement, the Author agrees to apply a CC BY-ND 4.0 license to the Work upon publication.
Peer Review
This journal operates a open/single anonymous/double anonymous, peer review policy.
Licences
The following licences are allowed:
- Copyright
© the author(s). All rights reserved. - CC BY 4.0
Attribution — You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use. No additional restrictions — You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the license permits. - CC BY-ND 4.0
Attribution — You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use. NoDerivatives — If you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you may not distribute the modified material. No additional restrictions — You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the license permits. - CC BY-NC 4.0
Attribution — You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use. NonCommercial — You may not use the material for commercial purposes. No additional restrictions — You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the license permits. - CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
Attribution — You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use. NonCommercial — You may not use the material for commercial purposes. NoDerivatives — If you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you may not distribute the modified material. No additional restrictions — You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the license permits. - CC BY-SA 4.0
Attribution — You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use. ShareAlike — If you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you must distribute your contributions under the same license as the original. No additional restrictions — You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the license permits. - imported
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Publication Cycle
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Sections
| Section or article type | Public Submissions | Peer Reviewed | Indexed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics Picture Book Biography Project | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Reader Reflections | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Quick Lesson Ideas | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lesson Revision Project | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Article | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Articles | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Articles | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lesson Revision Project | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Quick Lesson Ideas | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Reader Reflections | Yes | Yes | Yes |