[PDF][PDF] The effect of using technology in teaching and learning mathematics on student's mathematics performance: The mediation effect of students' mathematics …

A Bright, NB Welcome, YD Arthur - Journal of Mathematics and …, 2024 - researchgate.net
The current study aimed to determine the impact of using technology in mathematics
teaching and learning on the mathematics performance of students as mediated by students' …

Highlighting the Relevance of Mathematics to Secondary School Students--Why and How.

O Fitzmaurice, N O'Meara, P Johnson - European Journal of STEM Education, 2021 - ERIC
A lack of knowledge and appreciation of the prominence of mathematics in different careers
can have a negative impact on a student's engagement with the subject. A perceived lack of …

What's the point?: Impact of Ireland's bonus points initiative on student profile in mathematics classrooms

N O'Meara, M Prendergast… - Issues in Educational …, 2020 - search.informit.org
In 2012 mathematics was assigned a special status within the Irish post-primary school
curriculum with the introduction of a bonus points initiative (BPI). Students are now awarded …

Gender and age differences in the study plan of university students

H Okagbue, S Bishop, A Boluwajoko, A Ezenkwe… - 2020 - learntechlib.org
Effective study plan is a predictor of good academic performance. However, there are few
evidences available on the role of gender and age in the study plan for students. This paper …

Is there a point? Teachers' perceptions of a policy incentivizing the study of advanced mathematics

M Prendergast, N O'Meara, P Treacy - Journal of curriculum …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT A growing body of international research has highlighted the importance of
students studying mathematics at an advanced level. In Ireland, the subject has been …

Maths Sparks engagement programme: investigating the impact on under-privileged pupils' attitudes towards mathematics

AN Shuilleabhain, A Cronin… - … Mathematics and Its …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In this paper we explore the attitudes of under-privileged secondary school pupils in Ireland
towards mathematics and investigate the impact of attending a 4-week engagement …

Lifting the lid on mathematics grinds at secondary level in Ireland: graduates' perceptions of the impact of private supplementary tutoring

M Prendergast, N O'Meara - Irish Educational Studies, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
In Ireland,'grinds' is the term used for private supplementary tutoring (PT) outside of school,
where a tutor teaches a particular subject in exchange for a financial gain. This practice has …

Career Mathways: evaluating a novel initiative aimed at enhancing students' attitudes towards and appreciation of mathematics

N O'Meara, O Fitzmaurice… - … Mathematics and its …, 2022 - academic.oup.com
The power and value of mathematics cannot be underestimated in today's society. Thus, it is
pertinent that education systems worldwide help students to develop an appreciation of the …

[PDF][PDF] Learning from the past: Case studies of past 'local'curriculum reforms

N O'Meara, J Milinkovic - … Reforms Around the World: The 24th …, 2023 - library.oapen.org
This chapter presents some results of a survey designed by some of the theme A
participants to gain an insight into curriculum reform efforts in different countries …

Time allocated to mathematics in post-primary schools in Ireland: are we in double trouble?

N O'Meara, M Prendergast - International journal of mathematical …, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Mathematics educators and legislators worldwide have begun placing a greater emphasis
on teaching mathematics for understanding and through the use of real-life applications …