Teachers say maths syllabus too difficult

Maths teachers say the Project Maths syllabus is too long to cover in class and exams could be penalising students with literacy difficulties.

They also fear that students whose schools can schedule additional maths classes could gain an advantage over others, and suggest some elements be removed from the course, while others need to be increased for those hoping to study engineering or science.

Project Maths is being introduced over a number of years to change the way the subject is taught, and students have already been examined on parts of the course in the Junior and Leaving Certificates.