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‘T’ proves to be problem in maths paper

HIGHER-level maths proved controversial again after the first Leaving Certificate paper raised concerns among many students and their teachers.

Sat, 11 Jun, 2011

First maths paper was tough test of algebra

MOST of the 53,500 Leaving Certificate maths students took ordinary level Paper 1 after lunch, but Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) spokesperson Imelda Moloney said not many of those candidates would have been jumping for joy.

Sat, 12 Jun, 2010

It all added up in maths and geography tests

IT was day three of what has been a tough week for Leaving Certificate students, but no major controversy arose over their maths and geography exams.

Sat, 06 Jun, 2009

Week two sums up Maths and Geography

THE second week of State exams began with second papers in maths followed by geography yesterday afternoon.

Tue, 12 Jun, 2007

Maths reactions range from solid to outrageous

THE final maths exam came for thousands of students who sat the Leaving Certificate second papers yesterday morning.

Tue, 13 Jun, 2006