Browsing Education (Scholarly Publications) by Subject "Mathematics Education"
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Analysing Ireland's Algebra Problem
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How well do Engineering students retain core mathematical knowledge after a series of high threshold online mathematical test?
(2017)In the Dublin Institute of Technology, high threshold core skills assessments are run in mathematics for third-year engineering students. Such tests require students to reach a threshold of 90% on a multiple choice test ... -
Influence of gender, single sex and co-educational school on students' enjoyment and achievement in mathematics
(2014)This research investigates the influence that gender, single-sex and co-educational schooling can have on students’ mathematics education in second-level Irish classrooms. Although gender differences in mathematics education ... -
Investigating the Engagment of Mature Students with Mathematics Learning Support
(2015)The Maths Learning Support Centre (MLSC) in the Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) provides free mathematical support to all DIT students. This support is primarily delivered through a ... -
Reflection on Project Maths after Ten Years: To What Extent Have Teaching Methods Changed?
(DCU Institute of Education, 2021)Ten years on from the introduction of the “Project Maths” initiative, this study aims to explore how it may have changed “common practice” in terms of pedagogical approaches within the Irish Leaving Certificate Higher ... -
'Students enjoyed and talked about the classes in the corridors': pedagogical framework promoting interest in algebra
(2014)Research suggests that there are two major reasons for the low numbers taking Higher Level mathematics in Ireland; namely, ineffective teaching and a subsequent lack of student interest in the subject. Traditional styles ...