Higher maths less popular

FEWER students have opted for higher level papers in Leaving Certificate maths or sit science subjects despite efforts to increase interest.

Sat, 02 Jun, 2007 - 01:00
Niall Murray, Education Correspondent

Figures from the State Examinations Commission (SEC) reveal just 21% of the 50,000 Leaving Certificate maths candidates registered for the higher level paper.

The 10,457 students choosing the tougher exam is down from 11,098 at this stage last year, which was more than 22% of last year’s exam cohort.

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