Maths and science grades on the up

THE 58,000 students receiving Junior Certificate results today have achieved significantly better grades in maths and science compared to last year.

With much focus on poor Leaving Certificate results in maths and science subjects in recent years, the improved grades among younger students will offer hope to those wishing to see greater take-up of both subjects at higher level for school leavers.

Almost 78% of higher level maths candidates scored an honours grade — A, B or C — up over 3% on last year’s honours level. The 24,204 who attempted the higher level papers represent a 3.5% increase on 2005, despite just 2% more students sitting the Junior Certificate in June.