Results in maths add up to joy for business
The American Chamber of Commerce Ireland, one of the loudest campaigners for maths education reform, suggested the scores are a direct result of bonus points for higher-level maths.
Following Government requests, colleges are offering 25 extra CAO points for any student with a D3 or better in higher-level maths. Figures from the State Examinations Commission (SEC) show the numbers who took higher level rose by almost 3,000 to 11,131 up from just 15.8% of last year’s maths students.
