Welcome to the Maths Department!
S. Gorman, E. Fogarty, S. Phelan, K.Streit, and A. Horan
Junior Cycle Maths focuses on improving students mathematical experience in the classroom and on developing skills for life, work and further study.
There are five interconnected strands in Junior Cycle Maths:
- Algebra and Functions strand
- Geometry and Trigonometry strand
- Number strand
- Statistics and Probability strand
- Unifying strand
Extra-curricular engagement
- Maths week – problem solving competitions, puzzles, games and interactive Maths games using chrome books
- π (pi) day celebrations
- After school Maths club
We want to encourage students to develop their ability to think logically, strategically, critically and creatively. Over the three years of Junior Cycle Maths, students will engage with 34 learning outcomes that describe what knowledge, understanding, skills and values students should be able to demonstrate having studied Junior Cycle Maths.
Students will have the opportunity to take part in Maths competitions with students from throughout the country. Rich learning tasks and engaging learning experiences are completed over the three year programme to develop problem-solving skills. Students are encouraged to reflect on their own work and make improvements. Work is assessed through self, peer and written assessment, written and oral feedback is given from the class teacher.
Key Information for assessment:
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2nd Year
(completed in term two)
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Classroom Based Assessment 1
CBA1 – Maths Investigation
During a period of three weeks, with support and guidance
by teacher
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Format
Report to be completed at end of investigation. Typed or handwritten in a format of students choice.
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Preparation
Investigate a mathematical problem, based on a topic of interest from the world around us. Students follow the problem-solving cycle.
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Result will appear on Junior Cycle Portfolio of Achievement
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3rd Year (completed before end of term 1)
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Classroom Based Assessment 2
CBA2 – Statistical Investigation
During a period of three weeks, with support and guidance
by teacher
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Format
Report to be completed at end of investigation. Typed or handwritten in a format of students choice.
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Preparation
Carry out an investigation that involves varying data. Students follow the statistical enquiry cycle.
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Result will appear on Junior Cycle Portfolio of Achievement
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3rd Year
(on completion of CBA2)
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Assessment Task
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Format
Common level. Written exam administrated by class teacher during class time. Marked by the SEC.
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Preparation
Based on the learning outcomes assessed in CBA2. Students reflect and evaluate on their understanding and development of mathematics.
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Assessment task is worth 10% of Maths Junior Cycle final grade
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3rd Year
(June)
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State Exam
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Format
2 hour written exam graded by the State Examinations
Commission. Two levels available (higher level and ordinary level).
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Preparation
The learning outcomes to be assessed will constitute a sample of the relevant outcomes from the table of learning outcomes.
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State exam is worth 90% of Maths Junior Cycle final grade
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Junior Cycle Maths Curriculum: Mathematics | Curriculum Online
CBAs Explained: Assessment and reporting | Curriculum Online
Further information is available on www.curriculumonline.ie