Second member of maths course development group resigns
A second member of a group tasked with reforming mathematics courses for the Leaving Certificate has resigned.
Minister for Education Hildegarde Naughton announced that Dr Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin, an associate professor of mathematics at Dublin City University, has resigned from the group responsible for reforming maths courses for the Leaving Certificate. Dr Ní Shúilleabháin cited several shortcomings in the draft curricula, including mathematical errors, a lack of enjoyment for students, and inadequate preparation for future study.
She expressed hope that the review would be evidence-based and consider the skills students might need in a data-driven, AI-integrated world. The Minister emphasized that the curriculum is not final and that there will be significant changes to the final document. She also noted that mathematics is one of 40 subjects being revised, and that the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment is currently in the middle of the consultation process.
The Minister thanked both Dr Ní Shúilleabháin and Professor Pauline Mellon, who also resigned from the group, for their work on the project. However, she expressed that she has not engaged with either of them but has an open door for further discussion.
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