Leaving Cert students put off higher-level maths by workload

The higher-level Maths paper 1 came under fire this year from Leaving Cert students, teachers, and parents who believed the paper was too challenging, especially in light of the fact the cohort of students had not sat a Junior Cycle exam. File picture

Students avoid higher-level Leaving Cert maths because they are concerned they cannot handle the workload, a new study has found.

The data shows that students do not avoid the subject because they dislike it or lack the ability.