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Faulkner, Fiona; Breen, Cormac; Prendergast, Mark; Carr, Michael – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2023
In 2010 a mathematics curriculum was introduced in Irish second level schools entitled 'Project Maths' (PM). It aimed to refocus second level mathematics teaching and learning away from an over emphasis on procedural mathematics towards problem solving and real understanding [Department of Education and Skills (DES). (2010). "Report of the…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Mathematics Skills, Mathematics Curriculum, College Freshmen
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Treacy, Páraic; O'Donoghue, John – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2014
Attempts at integrating mathematics and science have been made previously but no definitive, widely adopted teaching model has been developed to date. Research suggests that hands-on, practical, student-centred tasks should form a central element when designing an effective model for the integration of mathematics and science. Aided by this…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Models, Integrated Curriculum, Mathematics Curriculum