Junior Cycle Maths
The aim of junior cycle mathematics is to provide relevant and challenging opportunities for all students to become mathematically proficient so that they can cope with the mathematical challenges of daily life and enable them to continue their study of mathematics in senior cycle and beyond.
Junior Cycle Mathematics is offered at two levels, Ordinary and Higher level.
1st year students will complete Common Level mathematics and then split into Ordinary and Higher Levels classes for 2nd & 3rd year.
Over the course of the Junior Cycle, students must complete two Classroom-Based Assignments (CBAs):
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2nd Year
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Mathematical Investigation
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3rd Year
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Statistical Investigation
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The specification for junior cycle mathematics focuses on developing students’ ability to think logically, strategically, critically, and creatively through the Unifying strand and the four contextual strands: Number; Geometry and trigonometry; Algebra and functions; and Statistics and probability.
Senior Cycle Maths
Mathematics at Senior Cycle builds on the learning at Junior Cycle and develops mathematical knowledge, skills and understanding needed for continuing education, life and work. Through their study of mathematics, students develop a flexible, disciplined way of thinking which enables them to solve problems in mathematical and real world contexts.
The syllabus is provided at three levels – Higher, Ordinary and Foundation level and is also assessed at these levels. There are two examination papers at Higher and Ordinary level and one examination paper at Foundation level.
The Leaving Certificate Mathematics syllabus comprises five strands:
Resources required in Mathematics:
Useful websites for Mathematics
Mathematics Activities in Our School
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