Half of maths teachers didn't do maths [finegael.org]
- Published: 17 February 2010
The findings of a report into maths teaching, showing 48% of second-level teachers don’t have a proper qualification has shown the urgent need for those already in the system to have their skills upgraded and for students with maths degrees to be encouraged into teaching according to Fine Gael Education Brian Hayes TD.
These findings echo previous analysis undertaken by Deputy Hayes that showed only 3,858 of the 5,900 Maths teachers at second level actually qualified in the subject (see Parliamentary Question at end).
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