This year’s international conference of ALM (Adults Learning Maths an international forum for researchers and practitioners) was hosted by the School of Education at Queen’s University Belfast. Over 65 researchers and practitioners in the fields of adult numeracy and mathematics met to share research practice and innovation under the theme of “Crossing Borders – Research Reflection and Practice in Adult Numeracy”. During the conference Dr Diana Coben was honoured for her sterling work in adult numeracy which will see her hold from September the first Chair of Adult Numeracy at King’s College London.
Papers and workshops covered issues from professional development classroom practice practitioner research researcher reports and practical hands on workshops.
