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    Is mathematics support worthwhile? An overview of the 3rd Irish Workshop on Mathematics Learning and Support Centres


    O'Shea, Ann and Mac an Bhaird, Ciaran (2009) Is mathematics support worthwhile? An overview of the 3rd Irish Workshop on Mathematics Learning and Support Centres. Msor Connections, 9. pp. 52-59. ISSN 1473-4869

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    Abstract

    In this article we give a brief description of the 3rd Irish Workshop on Mathematics Learning and Support Centres which was hosted by the National University of Ireland, Maynooth (NUIM), in December 2008. We will mention the origins of the workshop along with the development of mathematics support in Ireland. We will look at the recent development of the Mathematics Support Centre (MSC) in NUIM and expand on why the theme ‘Is Mathematics Support worthwhile?’ was chosen. We will discuss the presentations and major issues relating to the theme which were addressed during the workshop. We close w

    Item Type: Article
    Keywords: Mathematics Learning;
    Academic Unit: Faculty of Science and Engineering > Mathematics and Statistics
    Item ID: 1869
    Depositing User: Dr. Ann O'Shea
    Date Deposited: 24 Feb 2010 17:31
    Journal or Publication Title: Msor Connections
    Publisher: Maths, Stats and OR Network (Mathstore)
    Refereed: Yes
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      Use Licence: This item is available under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike Licence (CC BY-NC-SA). Details of this licence are available here

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