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Should Leaving cert higher-level maths bonus points be scrapped?

Under the current leaving cert system students who achieve 40 per cent in higher level maths are ...

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08.45 4 Mar 2025


Should Leaving cert higher-level maths bonus points be scrapped?


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08.45 4 Mar 2025


Under the current leaving cert system students who achieve 40 per cent in higher level maths are entitled to 25 bonus points from the CAO. While some teachers warn of unintended consequences, many students feel it’s a fair reflection of the extra work required.

To discuss further we heard from Teacher Conor Murphy.


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