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 ...
Teachers have been asked whether A-level and AS-level maths students should be allowed to use calculators in examinations, says Jessica Shepherd Was it log a x + log a y ≡ log a (xy) or log a x – log ...