Junior Cycle Maths
The aim of junior cycle mathematics is to provide relevant and challenging opportunities for all students to become mathematically proficient so that they can cope with the mathematical challenges of daily life and enable them to continue their study of mathematics in senior cycle and beyond.
Junior Cycle Mathematics is offered at two levels, Ordinary and Higher level.
1st year students will complete Common Level mathematics and then split into Ordinary and Higher Levels classes for 2nd & 3rd year.
Over the course of the Junior Cycle, students must complete two Classroom-Based Assignments (CBAs):
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2nd Year
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Mathematical Investigation
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3rd Year
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Statistical Investigation
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The specification for junior cycle mathematics focuses on developing students’ ability to think logically, strategically, critically, and creatively through the Unifying strand and the four contextual strands: Number; Geometry and trigonometry; Algebra and functions; and Statistics and probability.
Senior Cycle Maths
Mathematics at Senior Cycle builds on the learning at Junior Cycle and develops mathematical knowledge, skills and understanding needed for continuing education, life and work. Through their study of mathematics, students develop a flexible, disciplined way of thinking which enables them to solve problems in mathematical and real world contexts.
The syllabus is provided at three levels – Higher, Ordinary and Foundation level and is also assessed at these levels. There are two examination papers at Higher and Ordinary level and one examination paper at Foundation level.
The Leaving Certificate Mathematics syllabus comprises five strands:
Resources required in Mathematics:
Useful websites for Mathematics
Mathematics Activities in Our School
Maggie Gough Maths competition (Maths week)
During Maths Week 2023, Jan Kusimierczyk, a second-year student at Loreto Community School Milford took part in the prestigious IMTA Maggie Gough Maths competition, which was open to 2nd, TY, and 5th year students. 18,794 entries were received from 215 schools nationwide. Jan was presented with the IMTA engraved trophy along with the other 55 students nationally who received over 75%. The competition commemorates Sister Maggie Gough who in 1931 became the first known Irish woman to be awarded a doctorate in Mathematics.
He is pictured with The principal Ms. O'Connor, Deputy Principals Mr. Scott and Ms. Mullen, and teachers Ms. M. Bonner & Ms. H.Kelly.
Pi Quiz 2024 Regional winners
Well done to Jan Kusmierczyk, Honor Geary, Alex Cullen and Nash Flynn who placed 1st in the Donegal Regional Pi Quiz Competition. Teams entered was as follows:
Team D and Regional Winners of the IMTA Pi Quiz: Jan Kusmierczyk, Honor Geary, Alex Cullen, Nash Flynn
Team A: Daragh Noughton, Rory Gibbons, Meabh Sweeney, Sarah Black
Team B: Tori McFadden, Enday Boyce, Mia Boyce, Eoin Shields
Team C: Alex Kerr, Rachel Graham, Muireann Reidy, Rosie Doherty
IMTA 2023 Maggie Gough Competition
Junior Category:
1st. Jan Kusmierczyk, who achieved more than 15/20 in the Maggie Gough Competition and received a trophy at National Level.
2nd. Rachel Graham. 3rd. Bridín Friel
Senior Category:
1st. Keyla Sweeney. 2nd. Seamus Ferry. 3rd. Jamie Ward
Maths week recognitions:
Junior winner - Isabel Cyriac (1st yr)
Senior winner - Esmée McLaughlin (4th year)
Maths week poster winners:
1st place Ruby Mc Connell
2nd place Gráinne Sweeney
3rd place is Lila Gerwatowska.
Pythagoras Catch Phrase Competition:
Junior: 1st James Stevenson, 2nd Sean Morton, 3rd Cerys Baird
Senior: 1st Adam Gordan/ Sean Black, 2nd Kieran Boyle, 3rd Faelan Murphy
Jeopardy Competition Winners
Lucy Shiels & Emily Aiken