Leaving Certificate Mathematics aims to develop mathematical knowledge, skills and understanding needed for continuing education, life, and work. By teaching mathematics in contexts that allow learners to see connections within mathematics, between mathematics and other subjects and between mathematics and its applications to real life, it is envisaged that learners will develop a flexible, disciplined way of thinking and the enthusiasm to search for creative solutions.
The objectives of Leaving Certificate Mathematics are that learners develop:
the ability to recall relevant mathematical facts
instrumental understanding ("knowing how") and necessary psychomotor skills (skills of physical co-ordination)
relational understanding ("knowing why")
the ability to apply their mathematical knowledge and skill to solve problems in familiar and unfamiliar contexts
analytical and creative powers in mathematics, an appreciation of mathematics and its uses and a positive disposition towards mathematics.
Assessment Two terminal Leaving Certificate examination papers, both 2.5 hours long 5th Year Higher Level Ordinary Level Term 1 Term 1
Algebra Area & Volume
Coordinate Geometry of the Line Patterns (Sequences and Series)
Functions and Graphing Algebra
Constructions and Enlargements Coordinate Geometry of the Line
Term 2 & 3 Term 2 & 3
Coordinate Geometry of the Circle Functions & Graphing
Trigonometry Statistics
Statistics Geometry
Probability Arithmatic
Algebra II 6th Year Higher Level Ordinary Level Term 1 Term 1
Indices and Logs Trigonometry
Algebra Calculus
Differential Calculus Algebra Revision
Geometry Probability
Complex Nos (& general Number Theory) Complex Nos (& general Number Theory)
Integration
Term 2 & 3 Terms 2 & 3
Pattern: Sequences and Series inc financial applications Coordinate Geometry Circle
Induction & Proof by Contradiction Geometry
Arithmetic Constructions
Trig II: identities, compound angle formulae and proofs. Indices
BOTH LEVELS: Review of material, completion of any outstanding material and working on sample exam questions.
