Leaving Certificate Maths
Leaving Certificate Maths
:Mathematics at Senior Cycle builds on the learning at Junior Cycle and develops mathematical knowledge, skills and understanding needed for continuing education, life and work. Through their study of mathematics, students develop a flexible, disciplined way of thinking which enables them to solve problems in mathematical and real world contexts.
The syllabus is provided and assessed at three levels – Higher, Ordinary and Foundation. There are two examination papers at Higher and Ordinary level and one examination paper at Foundation level.
At Higher and Ordinary level there are two assessment components
- Mathematics Paper 1
- Mathematics Paper 2
Each paper will contain two sections – A and B.
- Section A will address core mathematics topics, with a focus on concepts and skills.
- Section B will include questions that are context based applications of mathematics.
At Foundation level there is one assessment component, a written paper. Learners will be assessed by means of problems set in meaningful contexts.