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 ...

The Higher Level Maths Paper 2 "contained some curveballs" according to Studyclix subject expert Stephen Begley, Head of Maths at Dundalk Grammar School, Co Louth. He called it “A very fair and decent ...

The awarding of bonus points to students who achieve a pass or more in Higher Level Maths has had unintended negative consequences and should be re-assessed, a new study has found. The study was ...