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16/12/2008
Students Nonplused For Maths
An apparent drop in numbers of students taking high-level maths at their Leaving Cert has led to calls for additional bonus points for those who take the unpopular test.
A Government advisory group has spoken out today recommending bonus college points are introduced.
The Expert Group on Future Skills Needs said scheme is necessary to compensate for the greater effort required to pass the higher-level maths exam.
"Boosting our maths skill levels is essential to realising opportunities for employment.
"Maths is a fundamental requirement for Ireland's development as a modern economy," a spokesman said.
Fine Gael's Innovation Spokeswoman Deirdre Clune TD, also spoke out over the incident saying: "I welcome the new report … which focuses on the level of mathematical proficiency in Ireland and presents a plan to make Ireland one of the top OECD countries for mathematical proficiency.
"This report again highlights the critical importance of mathematics for our economy and the need for a focused and long term approach to the subject."
Ms Clune added: "Ireland needs a culture change in maths teaching.
"Otherwise this country is in danger of leaving today's students behind and unable to participate in any future knowledge economy."
(DW)
A Government advisory group has spoken out today recommending bonus college points are introduced.
The Expert Group on Future Skills Needs said scheme is necessary to compensate for the greater effort required to pass the higher-level maths exam.
"Boosting our maths skill levels is essential to realising opportunities for employment.
"Maths is a fundamental requirement for Ireland's development as a modern economy," a spokesman said.
Fine Gael's Innovation Spokeswoman Deirdre Clune TD, also spoke out over the incident saying: "I welcome the new report … which focuses on the level of mathematical proficiency in Ireland and presents a plan to make Ireland one of the top OECD countries for mathematical proficiency.
"This report again highlights the critical importance of mathematics for our economy and the need for a focused and long term approach to the subject."
Ms Clune added: "Ireland needs a culture change in maths teaching.
"Otherwise this country is in danger of leaving today's students behind and unable to participate in any future knowledge economy."
(DW)
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The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn TD, congratulated the 59,823 young people and those returning to education who are receiving their Junior Certificate results today. This is the highest number of students to sit the exams in recent years and is an increase of 1.7% on last year's number.
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Concern Over Maths Leaving Cert Results
This years Leaving Cert results are in, but for many math students, the day will be tainted as high failure rates in the subject have become the main talking point. Some 4,300 students failed the maths exam, while failure rates in science subjects at both higher and ordinary level were far higher than in other subjects.
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