Highlighting the Relevance of Mathematics to Secondary School Students – Why and How

A lack of knowledge and appreciation the prominence mathematics in different careers can have a negative impact on student’s engagement with subject. perceived relevance result disinterest, even disengagement entirely. This lead to more serious consequences for economy country who requires consistent flow well-educated science, technology, graduates ensure economic social development. Research shows that textbook is most commonly used resource Irish classrooms. Textbooks significantly teaching learning as they dictate what will be taught, order, how. For this reason, research commenced an analysis local textbooks evaluate how well highlight within careers. analysis, conjunction interviews conducted secondary school teachers, indicate distinct resources support teachers want range means enhancing student motivation These findings motivated conception pilot study designed fill gap resources.