The bonus points initiative (BPI) was introduced in 2012 to incentivise the study of higher-level mathematics and with the long-term goal of improving students’ mathematical capabilities. Since its ...

Analysis: There's no doubt that bonus points are driving the uptake of Higher Level maths, but the initiative has had unintended consequences In Ireland, the proportion of students opting to complete ...

The higher-level Maths paper 1 came under fire this year from Leaving Cert students, teachers, and parents who believed the paper was too challenging, especially in light of the fact the cohort of ...