Project Maths goes nationwide

Project Maths goes nationwide!

It began last year in 24 schools and it has been making the news ever since. The most radical reform of mathematics education in post-primary schools is underway. Read more about the background to the initiative here.

This year, the 24 continue to break new ground with first, second, fifth and sixth year students. But the rest of the schools are not far behind, with professional development for all teachers starting this term. In September 2010 all schools will start using the new approaches and the new syllabus for Junior and Leaving Certificate.

Because the first group of schools is working on the development of the syllabuses with the NCCA, the syllabuses are works-in-progress. To build on the structure of mathematics in primary schools, the syllabuses are made up of strands. 

To take a look at what has been produced so far for Junior Certificate on statistics, probability, number and algebra follow this link Junior Certificate Draft Syllabus Strands 1- 4

Leaving Certificate strands 1 - 4 are located here, with more to come.

Take a look at the The Common Introductory Course ( PDF: Feb 2010 ) designed to form a strong connection to primary mathematics.

And check out the student resource materials for use in strand 1 and strand 2 for both Junior and Leaving Cert.

Lots of resources for teachers and students have been developed by the project maths development team and you can find these on www.projectmaths.ie