Maths + sports = winning formula for schoolchildren
The use of sports to help get children more interested in, and better at, maths is about to be pitched to a new level in Cork schools. Written by local teachers for local teachers, the Maths in 50...
View ArticleFair Maths papers should leave most happy
The country’s Leaving Certificate students were examined in the first phase of the much-hyped Project Maths syllabus yesterday. Maths Paper 2 was made up mostly of questions on elements of the new...
View ArticleNew maths syllabus not adding up
CALLS for a new approach to the controversial Project Maths came last night after a survey found that more than half of teachers believe the new syllabus — at least on its own — will not improve...
View ArticleTeachers see surge in students studying higher-level maths
Maths teachers are witnessing a huge increase in the numbers of fifth-year students opting for the subject at higher level. Following the introduction of bonus college entry points for students who...
View ArticleIrish students test well internationally in maths, science and reading
Irish 10-year-olds are better at reading than their German, Swedish and Australian counterparts, according to a new report published today (Tuesday, December 11). However, the country’s youngsters...
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