The topic group Mathematics in Prison
The Mathematics in Prison (MiP) topic group is an initiative developed within Adults Learning Mathematics (ALM – International Research Forum. The mission of Mathematics in Prison is to link practitioners and researchers interested in the field of Mathematics education in prisons and correctional education contexts.
The topic group was developed following discussions at virtual seminars in 2021 and 2022 from participants with an interest in the prison education and research, and ALM responded by facilitating the development of a dedicated Mathematics in Prison group.
Members have joined from different parts of the world, all with an interest in mathematics education in the secure estate. The group focuses on the challenges and opportunities of learning mathematics in this unique and under researched context.
Emerging (research) themes in Mathematics in Prison are:
- Technology
- Specific Learning challenges
- Story telling
- Connecting teachers globally
- Continuing Professional Development
Meetings and Presentations
Conference presentations:
- Catherine Byrne, Tatiana Harrison. ALM Mathematics in Prison (MiP). Twelfth Congress of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education (CERME12), Feb 2022, Bozen-Bolzano, Italy. ffhal-03745505f.
- ALM 28 (2021)
- Australasian Corrections Education Association (ACEA 2021)
ALM Virtual Seminars
( have featured the following presentations about maths in prisons):
- Erik van Haren and Rosa Alberto – HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht – Maths in prison
- Sarah Howe – Maths teacher in Australian prison
- Tatiana Harrison – Credentialed teacher at the local youth detention facility and community school (expelled/excluded) classrooms in California.
Join the topic group of Mathematics in Prison!
We welcome anyone interested in the field of Mathematics education in prisons and correctional education contexts.
For more information, or to join the group, please contact: tg-mathsinprisons@alm-online.net or secretary@alm-online.net