Maths grinds have become a staple in many Irish students’ exam preparation. But do they deliver? How much effort is needed for them to pay off? Who benefits most? Let’s dig into what the research and experience tell us. What…
The Drumcondra Maths Test can feel like a big milestone for both children and parents. It’s designed to check how your child is progressing in maths compared to their peers across the country. But here’s the truth: it’s not something…
‘How can I help my child with Primary School Maths?’ Let’s be honest. Helping with maths homework isn’t most parents’ idea of fun. Between making dinner, dealing with fighting siblings, and trying to get everyone into bed before 9pm, sitting…
How can you actually help your child’s with Maths? Every second parent seems to ask me that. And it’s hard. It’s been a long time since you’ve been in school yourself. The courses change. The Maths looks a bit different.…
1 in 20 students have Dyscalculia. That is BS. It’s much higher in reality. When it comes Dyslexia, we know what it is. We know how to spot it. We know how to work with it. Dyscalculia is majorly under-diagnosed…
New Changes To How Maths Is Learned There’s a mad rush to make Maths more like the ‘Real World’. Massive changes to the primary school curriculum were announced in September by Norma Foley. She spoke about bringing in ‘playfulness’ to…
“For me, it felt like I needed a survival guide for the first week… pure confusion!"
“the start is half the battle”
This stat needs to be voiced more often. Over 20% of students in Ireland have additional needs including dyspraxia, dyslexia & ADHD. I’ve been teaching Maths for over 13 years and have had the privilege of working with over 1,000…
Confidence in maths is key, it’s January, and as the evenings are still dark it’s a great time to get the kids focused on some study. We all know maths can be a tough subject for many children, but it’s…
