TIMSS Results
Posted on08 Dec 2020
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Two years ago this month I gave my opinion on the state of Mathematics education in Ireland. In my post I predicted... Read More
Numerical Intuition
Posted on17 Oct 2020
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We all have a Number Sense but what you may not fully appreciate is that this Number Sense is drilled into... Read More
The UK is Wrong to U-turn on A-level Grades
Posted on18 Aug 2020
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At the moment there is a lot of fuss about the A-level grades awarded in the UK. This year, due to Covid-19... Read More
Lidl Bananas
Posted on02 Mar 2020
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Lidl sells bananas, no surprise. What drives me bananas though is that the non-organic bunch of bananas is wrapped in a plastic... Read More
Calculators, Help or Hindrance to Mathematical Education?
Posted on23 Feb 2020
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When I was a JC student (Irish middle school) we were not allowed to use a calculator in class or the exam... Read More
The “New Standard” in Science Education
Posted on15 Feb 2020
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In 2019 the two tier exam system for JC Science (Junior Cert “Middle School” Science Exam) in Ireland was replaced by a... Read More
What Does “This is a hard course” Really Mean.
Posted on07 Jan 2019
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I have given many grinds to third level students over the years and there is a particular warning given to students in... Read More
Project Maths: Hacking our way to a better PISA placing
Posted on06 Dec 2018
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I’ll put my cards on the table from the start, I’m not a fan of the Project Maths Syllabus (the new Mathematics... Read More
GNIB Bot
Posted on14 Nov 2018
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As a teacher of international students I am aware of the need among my students to visit GNIB (Garda National Immigration Bureau)... Read More
No safe level of alcohol consumption?
Posted on24 Aug 2018
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Today both RTÉ and BBC are reporting the results from an interesting study. They are reporting the findings as “No safe level... Read More