After the first round the picture of England being the strongest looking team, as we mentioned in our previous blog, is emerging. But before we get into the chances, a big shout out to Robbie Henshaw who was absolutely brilliant on Saturday! What a credit to Connacht Rugby he is. There were many great performances including O’Donnell who was superb…
When overcoming a fear of maths early detection is key. Identifying misunderstood concepts as early as possible is absolutely crucial in ensuring a successful and enjoyable learning experience. The sooner such concepts are detected the better chance students have of making a complete and speedy mathematical ‘recovery’. Rote learning was usually the answer for the vast majority of students and this is how…
According to the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment, the first year of the three year senior cycle, namely the optional Transition Year for those 75% of schools nationally who avail of it, is designed primarily to bridge the Junior and Leaving Certificate Programmes in an examination free environment facilitating the personal growth and maturity of its participants while affording…
Connemara Maths Academy were honoured to host the Mathletes Ireland First Reunion on Saturday 16th August 2014. Mathletes arrived at 9.30 for registration and at 10am were taking on their first challenge with the weather holding up and the rain staying away for the whole day!. This challenge involved all Mathletes forming a perfect circle and with their mobile devices…
Connemara Maths Academy is proud to announce it will host the first Mathletes Ireland Challenge Alumni 2014 event this August on Saturday 16th. Over 100 Mathletes from all over Ireland will be arriving for a one day event packed with adventure activities, creative technology and mathematics workshops which will include 3D Animation and Film production. Further details will be posted on the…
The mist was rolling over the Kylemore mountains as the sun started to shine on Kylemore Abbey. The warm sun suddenly appeared just as our film shoot began…. just in time for our leading actors Rianna and Philip to take centre stage. Ray was directing the shoot. Students then took part in the Probability and Statistics industry…
This morning was again warm and sunny at Kylemore Abbey and students were up early for another packed day as the mist lifted over the mountains. 3D Animation and Film workshops were on the menu for the morning… The highlight of the morning was Luke’s declaration that he had learned more maths in Aidan’s workshop that he had…
Séan O’Sullivan of SOSVentures with recipient of the Connemara Maths Academy Scholarship, Mathlete Finalist Luke McMahon and Aengus O’Connor, Founder and Director of the Connemara Maths Academy at the Mathletes Final Award Ceremony at CHQ in Dublin on Saturday. Aengus O’Connor presented Luke of Scoil Mhuire Snr, Blakestown with the scholarship at the Mathletes Final Award Ceremony at CHQ in…
Time is estimated to be travelling faster in May than in April according to a new study and June is set to slow right down to a standstill unless collective action is taken. This can largely be attributed to the school term ending and the days getting longer. Everyone is affected. The long Irish summer is only around the corner…
Kylemore Abbey, home to Connemara Maths Academy Summer Camp, makes the Front Page of the National Geographic Traveler Magazine. How lucky are our students! Click Here for Home Page