Importance for the

future of your child

The widest range of course choices are

available to your children if they study

Higher Level Mathematics.

Mathematics is relevant to most third level

courses.

Applications of Mathematics are relevant

to all Engineering courses and careers.

Studying Higher Level Mathematics and

Science will give your child the skills to be

successful at third level education.

Science and Mathematics widen the options

for your children later in life as the broadest

range of careers will be open to them.

Mathematics and Science lead to some of

the most exciting and well paid careers

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‘…when we place otherwise capable students

into lower math tracks, their performance

will likely deteriorate. Average students can

perform well when challenged, this is often

ignored.’ (Callahan, 2005)

Mathematics and

Science It’s your child’s future

….Encouraging your children to study higher level mathematics and science is beneficial to them when they

are older …...

The choices your children make

at Junior Certificate level will

determine the opportunities

open to them later in life.

Your child can

change the world

With Mathematics and Science,

your child could ……………

Develop vaccines or drugs to cure diseases

like cancer or aids.

Study the spreading of diseases to plan for

pandemics.

Produce special effects for television or the

film industry.

Save lives through the development of

medical devices.

Study climate change and the impacts of

human activity on the environment.

Develop computer programs and software –the

next generation ipod!

Ensure the food we eat is as nutritious, safe

and delicious as possible.

Improve the performance to Formula 1 cars.

And many many more……….

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How can I help my child

to success?

Speak positively of the subject and give

encouragement.

Mathematics and Science cannot be left to

the last moment, the secret is consistent

study throughout the year.

If your child struggles with these subjects...

• Talk to your child and try to find the

problem area.

• Talk to their teacher and ask for help.

• Help your child to look up books available

or for information on the web, e.g.

• www.nce-mstl.ie/links

• www.brainpop.com

• www.skool.ie

• www.numberworks.com

• www.physics.org

• Check out nearby third level institutes for

support available.

• Encourage the school to promote group

work.

• Seek one to one tuition.

‘….results also showed that both mother's support and father's

support positively affect adolescents' math self-

efficacy…’ (Sherri L. Turner, Jason C. Steward, Richard T.

Lapan ... 1991)

What will your child gain

Problem solving techniques.

A better ability to use logical thought.

Confidence and self belief.

Ability to think creatively.

Better appreciation of the world

around.

People skills — learned through team

work in laboratory class.

Access to a wider choice of careers.

Gain knowledge which help to inform

their decisions through life.