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May 2012
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Applications of Geometric sequences and series to Financial Maths now available
A new document dealing with Applications of Geometric Sequences & Series to Financial Maths is now available online. Visit www.projectmaths.ie and select Strand 3, Senior Cycle under the Teachers tab to view.
Alternatively, select the relevant format below for direct access.
Applications of Geometric Sequences & Series to Financial Maths (PDF) | Applications of Geometric Sequences & Series to Financial Maths (Word)
New Tab on Project Maths Website
There is now a new tab on www.projectmaths.ie which deals with "Geogebra/ICT". This tab currently contains new Geogebra resource documents for teacher & students, as well as a comprehensive overview on how to make the most of your calculator. Visit www.projectmaths.ie for more information or click the link http://www.projectmaths.ie/geobra/for direct access
Monthly Maths Challenge: April Winner
The Project Maths Development Team in partnership with STEPS Ireland (www.steps.ie) are pleased to announce the winner of the "Monthly Maths Challenge" for April 2012.
Congratulations to Kevin Carew from Middleton College, Co. Cork.
The competition is open to all Junior Cycle students (first, second and third year). Each month one lucky student will win a €100 "One 4 All" voucher.
For more information visit http://www.steps.ie/maths/project-maths-online-competition.aspx .
The closing date for this month's competition is Tuesday 18:00 on 8 May 2012
Census at School launch exciting new Competition: An Post Rás
Check out the new online tool from Census at School "Where will you view the An Post Rás?" It provides teachers and students with the opportunity to consider and investigate the distances taken from maps. There are plenty of supporting resources provided -- www.censusatschool.ie for more information
WIN a fantastic cash prize for your school by using the An Post Rás tool before 28th May 2012.
1st Prize €1000 cheque for school + €200 One4all Gift Voucher for the participating Maths Teacher
2nd Prize €700 cheque for school + €150 One4all Gift Voucher for the participating Maths Teacher
3rd Prize €500 cheque for school + €100 One4all Gift Voucher for the participating Maths Teacher
To view a PDF version of the competition click here
Looking at Tallaght through Maths Eyes.
Maths Eyes encourages teachers, parents and children to look at the world through Mathematical Eyes and to realise that we all use maths every day. Many people have a negative view of mathematics from their own experience of school mathematics and often see mathematics as being abstract and not relevant to their everyday life.
Looking at Tallaght through Maths Eyes is a community initiative that aimed to show people , through a variety of fun activities, that in fact without realising it they use maths all of the time and are probably much better at maths than they realise.
This year the programme is much more ambitious and have partnered with The Digital Learning Hub to create a website which is full of resources to help develop Maths Eyes. Click the link to view the website www.haveyougotmathseyes.com.
PROJECT MATHS DEVELOPMENT TEAM (PMDT)
Please note that there are currently two secondment opportunities for Regional Development Officer with the Project Maths Development Team for suitably qualified serving teachers who are fully registered with the Teaching Council and who currently hold a recognised post in a recognised second-level school or who are on secondment from such a position.
For full details please see below.
The closing date for applications is Friday 11th May 2012 .
Application form | Job descripition | Full advertisment
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