Half of nation's maths teachers aren't qualified to teach subject [Independent.ie]
- Published: 17 February 2010
HALF the country's maths teachers are not qualified to teach the subject, according to a shocking new report.
The lack of qualified teachers is a key reason for the poor performance of Irish teenagers in the subject, the report concludes. The findings will set more alarm bells ringing about the lack of readiness of Irish school-leavers for the smart economy, on which future prosperity hinges.
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