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Teaching Mathematics and its Applications Advance Access originally published online on August 3, 2009
Teaching Mathematics and its Applications 2009 28(3):117-122; doi:10.1093/teamat/hrp014
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The impact of the mathematics support centre on the grades of first year students at the National University of Ireland Maynooth

Ciarán Mac an Bhaird{dagger}

Department of Mathematics, National University of Ireland Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland

Tadhg Morgan

Department of Mathematics, National University of Ireland Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland

Ann O'Shea

Department of Mathematics, National University of Ireland Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland

{dagger}Email: ciaranmacanbhaird{at}gmail.com

Submitted April 2009; revised June 2009; accepted June 2009

In this article, we consider the mathematics grades of first year students at the National University of Ireland Maynooth and the influence that the Mathematics Support Centre (MSC) has on these grades. We will consider the evidence to suggest that the MSC has a positive effect on the grades of the students who attend the centre. It seems to be particularly beneficial to students with weak mathematical backgrounds. As these students are most at risk of failing or dropping out of University, the positive impact of the MSC on their grades is very encouraging.

Ciarán Mac an Bhaird is a Mathematics Lecturer and Manager of the Mathematics Support Centre in the National University of Ireland Maynooth.

Tadhg Morgan graduated from the National University of Ireland Maynooth in 2009 with a B.Sc. in Theoretical Physics and Mathematics.

Ann O'Shea is a Mathematics Lecturer and Director of the Mathematics Support Centre in the National University of Ireland Maynooth.


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