Maths and science curriculum ‘not good enough’ finds expert report

The maths curriculum being taught in schools here is leaving students without the basic skills for the higher- level paper and unprepared for entering third-level education, an expert report has found.

The report, to be launched by Education Minister Richard Bruton today,also says computer science, including coding, should be introduced as a Leaving Certificate subject adding that “this is critical to address the ICT deficit in Ireland”.

The report has been compiled by the STEM Education Review Group (STEMERG) which was established in 2013 to review science, technology, engineering, and maths education and make recommendations on any deficits.