Surge in uptake of higher-level LC maths

The minister charged with increasing student uptake and performance in maths and science has welcomed a surge in the numbers choosing higher-level Leaving Certificate maths.

Figures from the State Examinations Commission show an increase of more than a quarter in the proportion of students indicating at this stage they will take the tougher papers in the June exams.

Schools have reported to the SEC that just under one in four of almost 50,000 students entered for Leaving Certificate maths will choose higher level.