News
May 2013
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The Project Maths Development Team is pleased to announce
that a Maths Conference will be held this year on 15th and 16th November
in NUI Maynooth, Co.Kildare.
Maths Counts: Insights into Lesson Study
"Learning and Teaching Mathematics in Irish Post-Primary schools"
This will be a wonderful opportunity to meet with other maths teachers and exchange ideas.
The Mathematics Conference is for you – Be there!
Flyer: View Flyer
More information will be available soon.
GeoGebra Tutorials
www.projectmaths.ie has new tab, called GeoGebra/ICT. There are numerous
GeoGebra and ICT resources to be found here, including GeoGebra tutorials,
which will be updated regularly. The tutorial this month deals with
How to use a slider and Latex Text to demonstrate the Trigonometry Ratios
This is an excellent resource for teachers of Leaving Certificate
Students.
We have also created a number of videos to help users download
and install GeoGebra on single or multiple computers. This resource
will updated on a regular basis.
Professional Diploma in Mathematics for Teaching (Level 8)
Closing Date Extended to 24th of May 2013
The National Centre for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching and Learning (NCE-MSTL)
at the University of Limerick is pleased to invite applications from eligible teachers for this
two-year part-time Professional Diploma in Mathematics for Teaching
(Level 8)/Dioplóma Gairmiúil sa Mhatamaitic don Mhúinteoireacht.
For further information : Click here
New PowerPoint Shows now available online.
There are two useful power point shows now available online which Teachers may find useful.
1. Using Geostrips for the Teaching and Learning of Synthetic Geometry
2. Interactive Geometry Quiz for Junior Cycle Students
State Examinations
Finally, the Project Maths Development Team would like to wish Junior and Senior Cycle
students every success in the State Examinations this year.
