Girls in Maths excel, so why do so few of them study Maths based degrees? Is it because of societal norms, self-confidence, historical factors, or all of the above?
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So many students struggle when faced with the choice to do Higher Level Maths or Ordinary Level Maths. The 25 bonus points award for Higher Level Maths is enticing. But, is Higher Level Maths really worth it in the end? Let’s talk about all the pros and cons to doing Higher Level Maths opposed to Ordinary Level Maths.
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99.5% of students in 2023 passed Higher Level Maths – you are safe!
This is a quote that we live by here at Breakthrough Maths: “(Study) accountability is the glue that ties commitment to the result.” – Bob Proctor We’ll explain all about this in a second, but first – raise your hand if you’ve ever had a teacher that just drives you up the wall. They may
We all wish we could just do away with exams altogether, or at the very least, outsmart the examiner and achieve maximum results with minimal work. Have you ever seen the movie How to Cheat in the Leaving Certificate? It follows a group of sixth years and the lengths they go to to try to
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The best students work smarter instead of harder. They know how to maximise their study time. I’d estimate that 95% of students do not study properly. Yes, 95% of students are wasting their study time. That’s not statistically proven, but I’ve seen enough in 12 years of teaching Maths. Show me 20 random students, and
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If you’ve ever heard the expression “work smarter, not harder” but have no idea what that really means, here’s a hint: study habits. Yes, a lot of what we call exam success comes down to good study habits. Those who have good study habits have more success when it comes to getting the work done,
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Choosing a College Course, Love it or hate it, you’ve got to make a choice. My first time out in college, I dropped out after only 4 weeks. I’ve changed my ‘dream job’ ideas multiple times. I’ve made all the easy mistakes. Since then, I’ve advised almost 100 students through their own CAO choices. Watch
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