Submissions & Advocacy
The Council of the Irish Mathematics Teachers’ Association, guided by its membership, has formulated responses to proposed changes in education.
Appearance at Oireachtas Education Committee on the Future of STEM Education
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Opening remarks to Oireachtas Education Committee on the Future of STEM Education can be read here
Submission to Oireachtas Education Committee on the Future of STEM Education
The IMTA was invited to make a submission to the Joint Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, as part of the Committee’s examination of the Future of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) in Irish Education.
Our submission includes a range of recommendations aimed at improving the teaching and learning of mathematics in post-primary education. We have focused on several key areas, including the need for greater support and resources for STEM teachers, have highlighted many issues of concern in relation to Junior and Leaving Certificate mathematics and encouraging diversity and inclusion in STEM fields, and the role of assessment in enhancing STEM education.
We believe that our recommendations, if implemented, can help to ensure that Ireland remains a world leader in STEM education and that our students are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to succeed in the 21st century economy. The full document can be accessed here
Submission to SEC on State Exam Papers 2022 in advance of Marking
Following branch meetings held on Monday June 13 2022, the National Council of the IMTA met on Tuesday June 14 2022. The following is the submission made to the SEC in advance of their marking conferences. Click here
Submission to NCCA, SEC, DES & Minister Foley re Junior Cycle Review
This submission can be read here
Letter to NCCA, SEC, Minister – IMTA Submission Junior Cycle Review
Response from NCCA to above letter – NCCA Response
Submission to NCCA, DES & Minister Foley re Senior Cycle Review 2022
This submission can be read here
Submission in advance of revised Assessment Arrangements 2021
In light of the decision to offer a choice of written examinations or an accredited grade for LC 2021, the Irish Mathematics Teachers’ Association of Ireland, following a process of consultation with our membership, submitted the following letter to the SEC, Minister Norma Foley, the NCCA and the Inspectorate on March 3rd 2021. The letter can be read here
A summary of the IMTA survey can be read here
We received a response from the SEC on March 24th 2021. Its response can be read here
Assessment Arrangements State Examinations 2021 in light of Covid-19
The IMTA National Council submitted a letter to the SEC, Minister for Education, the Inspectorate and the NCCA on September 13 2020 outlining our concerns re Assessment Arrangements in mathematics for the 2021 State Examinations.
This letter can be viewed here
We received a response from the SEC on November 24 2020. Its response can be read here
