Irish teachers to receive maths training boost [careersportal.ie]
- Published: 12 September 2011
The level of education being offered by many teachers in maths could be improved through the launch of a new initiative by the Department of Education.
Figures provided by the Teaching Council to Minister for Education and Skills Ruairi Quinn revealed that 49 per cent of maths teachers never studied maths as part of their own qualifications.
As a result, upskilling for those who do not have the right qualifications for the job is now a priority.
"The roll-out of Project Maths and having teachers with the right skills and knowledge will help us to achieve a real change in the way maths is taught in our schools," commented Minister of State for Research and Innovation Sean Sherlock.
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