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Bonus points for higher level maths is a huge success

5th June 2013 - Deirdre Clune MEP

Fine Gael spokesperson for Jobs, Innovation and Research in the Seanad Deirdre Clune is welcoming the rise in the number of students sitting higher level maths in this year’s Leaving Cert examinations. Last year saw the introduction of awarding 25 bonus points for all students who sit and pass higher level mathematics.

“ The numbers signing up for higher maths has increased by 2,129 on last year to more than 14,500 students.