Opinion: Should bonus points for higher-level maths in the Leaving Cert be scrapped? An academic and a student debate irishtimes.com/opinion/2025/0… via Irish Times Opinion

Is the bonus points initiative pointless or missing the point?Delighted on the back of our RTÉ Brainstorm article to be invited by The Irish Times to debate this issue . We call for a review&reform of the BPI based on research with teachers Mark Prendergast EPI•STEM University Of Limerick School of Education

The first woman to be awarded a Nobel Prize, the first individual to be awarded two Nobel Prizes and still today the only individual with two Nobel Prizes in two different scientific categories: Marie Skłodowska Curie. Happy international women’s day

Insightful presentation on issues facing primary mathetics education from Aisling Leavy and Mairéad Hourigan during EPI•STEM conference STEM Ed at MIC

Well done to our five colleagues in the UCC School of Education on their recently published article in Irish Educational Studies (IES) Their study examines the impact of the transition to a two-year PME programme in Ireland on student teacher development. Full paper at: doi.org/10.1080/033233…

A fabulous moment before Kerry’s clash with Meath in the Ladies Football Lidl Ireland National League. Kerry’s Eilís Lynch leads her pupils from Kilmurry NS to sign our National Anthem. Bualadh bos 👏👏👏

A greener tomorrow starts today! 🌍✨ Congrats to all the amazing students & schools in the Design a Sustainable Village in Ireland for 2050 Awards! Your creativity & vision for a better future is inspiring — be proud! 👏🌱 #EPISTEM #Sustainability #STEM #FutureDesigns

So pleased to have had such positive feedback on our #mathsanxiety book. Loads of useful info and advice for anyone involved in maths education. University of Derby Dr Heidi Kirkland Bobby Seagull amzn.eu/d/bZDL5ow

Great day in Athlone presenting our research on the knowledge & understanding required for mathematics teaching ESAI conference.We were delighted to have the opportunity to share our new model of teacher knowledge & understanding (UKEMAT) #esai25 Olivia Fitzmaurice

The awarding of bonus points to students who achieve a pass or more in Higher Level Maths has had unintended negative consequences and should be re-assessed, a new study has found. rte.ie/news/2025/0516…

Great insight into the changing nature of Senior Cycle HL Maths and the Bonus Points incentive School of Education, MIC Thurles Mary Immaculate College (MIC) Thank you Niamh O'Meara @mark_prend and Páraic Treacy

Incredible work. Well done Niamh O'Meara @mark_prend and Paraic

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🎧 Episode 16 is live! Join Professor Geraldine Mooney Simmie and Dr. Michelle Starr as they sit down with Coláiste Chiaráin’s physics teacher Edel Farrell and three brilliant TY students. They share their inspiring journey designing a sustainable Irish village for 2050 🌍

🌱 “OCTO_ECO_VILLAGE” is here! 🐙 Designed by TY students from Coláiste Chiaráin, this futuristic eco-village blends creativity, climate action, and community care. Hear their story in Ep. 16 of the EPI•STEM Podcast 🎧 🔗 open.spotify.com/show/3jkEuPWlS… #STEM #Sustainability #STEAM

Delighted to see this paper published today. In it we see Irish maths teachers say “grinds” are driven by exam pressure, income needs & systemic gaps. Most teachers provide grinds to supplement pay but some worry it worsens inequality & masks deeper issues in maths education.

.Children with additional needs should not have to travel by bus to another county to get an education, especially when there is an empty classroom in their local primary school Micheál Martin Helen McEntee TD facebook.com/share/v/1NgvcU…

It’s quite simple; just be an ally. ❤️