maths Archives – The College View

Countries with more gender equality have fewer female STEM grads

March 7, 2018

Countries with a higher level of gender equality have a lower rate of women graduating with degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), a recent study has found.

I Wish initiative encourages woman in STEM

February 22, 2017

I WISH initiative encourages young woman to get involved in Stem courses

Math abilities due to a ‘growth mindset’

October 26, 2016

Director of the Maths Learning Centre in DCU, Eabhnat Ni Fhloinn, says a certain ‘mindset’ in people may be the reason they achieve in particular areas, especially mathematics.

Is Leaving Cert Maths Overvalued?

August 13, 2015

As over 50,000 students opened their Leaving Certificate results yesterday, Ryan McBride discusses why he thinks the exams put too much of an emphasis on Maths.

‘Stigma’ attached to enjoying maths

September 28, 2011

By Lauren Kelly A DCU Professor suggests that a possible reason behind the current ‘Maths crisis’ is the stigma attached to students who enjoy Maths. Speaking to The College View, Head of DCU’s School of