‘The Place of Mathematics Education in Ireland’s Future’
A Symposium organised by Faculty of Engineering, Mathematics and Science, Trinity College Dublin.
Hosted by the Royal Irish Academy
Venue: Royal Irish Academy, 19 Dawson Street, Dublin
Date: Tuesday, 2nd February 2010
Mathematics education is a current hot topic, with the poor take-up of the subject at the higher level Leaving Certificate level being a cause for concern, not only from a rounded education perspective but also from a skills’ perspective for supporting the Irish Economy. Issues such as improving basic mathematical skills, quality of teaching, increasing the supply of accredited mathematics teachers, gender imbalance, improving the pipeline of mathematically skilled scientists, economists, business graduates and engineers are all currently in debate. This Symposium brings together some key stakeholders on this issue of Mathematics to present and debate the issue, and to produce conclusions which might inform decision-making and stimulate further action in this area.