In my opinion: The problem is not maths itself, but the culture of fear growing around it [Independent.ie]
- Published: 21 September 2011
The perception that the majority of Irish students are taught mathematics by 'unqualified teachers' does not stand up to scrutiny.
'Pure mathematics' graduates are actually quite rare. The vast majority of maths teachers in Ireland have the subject as a component of their primary degree, often coupled with another subject such as geography, business or a language.
The new emphasis on problem solving and real-life applicability of mathematics in the new Project Maths course also means graduates with engineering and other applied maths backgrounds are particularly well placed to become highly effective teachers.
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