Quiz: Could you pass Junior Certificate Maths?
From interest, to currency, from algebra to fractions, geometry, Pythagoras and so on, getting stuck on an equation at the kitchen table as a child is something we all relate to (parent screaming at you about it optional).
Advertisement
So, with the State exams kicking off this week once again, and no exam weather going with it, take our quiz to find out if you still have the potential to pass Junior Certificate maths.
And yes, we chose Junior Certificate maths because Leaving Certificate math is too hard.
Take the quiz here:
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
BBC News
2 hours ago
- BBC News
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough pupils delighted with A-levels
The wait is over for thousands of pupils across Cambridgeshire and for A-levels, T-levels, BTec Nationals and some Level 3 qualifications have been England, Wales and Northern Ireland, top A-level grades have risen - with 28.3% of all grades marked at A* or A, up from 27.8% last year - while a record number of students have been accepted into their first-choice Maths School, a specialist sixth-form college, opened in 2023 and celebrated its first set of A-level total, 43 students at the state-funded school received their A-level results, with 53% of students getting an A* grade. 'I hope I can inspire younger girls' That first cohort included Michela Castello-Lamb, from Cambridge, who achieved four A*s and is now going to study maths at the University of Bath."I've known from an early age that maths was the area I wanted to focus on, and I really hope I can inspire younger girls to stick with the subject," she said. 'Nerve-racking' Husna, from Jack Hunt School in Peterborough, received A*, A and B grades and will be heading to University of Nottingham."It was nerve-racking to open the envelope because it was two years of hard work but I'm glad it is over," she said. Fellow Jack Hunt student Anton said he was "buzzing" with his triple A* grades."I already saw online that I was accepted at the university of my choice, but I have got better grades than I was expecting," he said."I am going to study maths at Queens' College in Cambridge."He said he would be playing board games with his mum to celebrate his success. 'A good opportunity' Isaac, also from Jack Hunt School, received A, B and C grades and is choosing an apprenticeship with an accountancy firm as his next move."It is exciting. I have two weeks until I start, so not long. But it's good opportunity to take," he Hebblethwaite, head teacher at Jack Hunt, called it a "huge day for the students".He said: "We are here to support you, whatever happens, and it will be fine." 'Happy and relieved' Vinny was the highest-scoring student at Longsands Academy, St Neots, with three A* and an A, and will be studying physics at the University of who got three Bs, is preparing to attend the University of Sheffield to study physical education."I want to be a PE teacher for secondary school. I am very happy and relieved," she said."Waiting for results, I was feeling sick but the feeling is very much gone now."Mia outperformed her expectations with a two A* grades and an A. She is heading to the University of Oxford to study biochemistry."I am interested in treating diseases," she students at Longsands said they were planning to go to the local pub to celebrate. 'Dream come true' Ollie Unwin, a pupil at Ormiston Bushfield Academy in Peterborough, said it was a "dream come true" after attaining a place at the University of Oxford to study got A grades in biology, chemistry and mathematics."It was a feeling I have never felt before," he Kirwan, principal at the school, said: "This cohort has embraced every challenge with maturity and purpose, and their results are a testament to that commitment." Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
The Guardian
3 hours ago
- The Guardian
Ministers vow to tackle ‘entrenched divides' in A-level results
Ministers have vowed to tackle England's 'entrenched' educational gaps that are leaving some regions and groups trailing far behind their peers and closing off options such as university for many of their school leavers. A-level results published on Thursday showed an improving national picture, with a higher proportion of young people gaining top grades. But the improvements faded outside London, the south-east and big cities. While one in three entries from 18-year-olds in London gained A* or A grades, fewer than one in four did so in the north-east of England, where results remain below pre-pandemic levels seen in 2019. London's advantage means that the university application rate for its students remains considerably above all other English regions, even as record numbers of school leavers accepted offers to begin higher education courses this autumn. The Department for Education said that the results 'have exposed inequalities which continue to exist in the education system', which it aims to tackle in a schools white paper later this year. Bridget Phillipson, the education secretary, said: 'Every single young person collecting their results should have the opportunity to pursue their dreams – whether that starts with further study, university, an apprenticeship or the world of work – but too often, opportunities depend on background rather than talent. 'The entrenched divide in outcomes seen over the last few years and the lack of progress for children from white working-class backgrounds is particularly concerning.' Carl Cullinane, director of research at the Sutton Trust, which campaigns to improve social mobility through education, said: 'If the government is going to break down barriers to opportunity, the growth in regional inequalities must be reversed. 'It's positive that increasing numbers of young people from the most deprived areas are getting into university. This is important, because gaining a university degree remains the surest route to social mobility. However, today's figures show the gap between the most and least deprived areas remains wide, and worse than before the pandemic in 2019.' Pepe Di'Iasio, general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, said: 'Schools and colleges face severe funding and staffing shortages, and these students were affected by the disruption of the pandemic earlier in their education. They have overcome the odds and we salute the fantastic efforts of our brilliant education staff. 'However, we continue to see big differences in attainment between regions, reflecting socioeconomic factors which represent a massive challenge, not only for the education sector but our society as a whole. 'We have to stop merely talking about these issues and actually address them with investment in communities suffering from generational disadvantage. This cannot be solved by schools and colleges alone but must also involve action to boost the opportunities available for young people.' More than 28% of entries in England gained an A or A* grade, while 9.4% gained the top A* grade, higher rates than in 2024 or 2019, the last year before the disruption of the Covid pandemic when 25.2% of entries received top grades. Sign up to First Edition Our morning email breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what's happening and why it matters after newsletter promotion Ofqual, the exam regulator for England, rejected accusations of grade inflation, saying that the increase in top grades was the result of fewer students taking A-levels, and young men in particular shifting towards subjects such as physics, maths and economics with greater success. Amanda Swann, Ofqual's executive director for general qualifications, said that 'any change in numbers achieving a grade is entirely due to a change in student performance, not a change in the standard expected', with this year's cohort of students appearing to be academically stronger than last year's. Results in Wales followed a similar pattern to England's, with declining numbers of students taking A-levels and top grades rising among the remaining stronger candidates. For the second year in row the proportion of A* grades rose, to 10.5%. In Northern Ireland, 8.7% of entries achieved an A*, compared with 8.2% in 2024, while 30.4% of entries achieved grades A* or A, fractionally higher than last year. More than 200,000 students across the UK also received BTec level 3 qualifications, but a breakdown of results was not available. One in five working-age adults in the UK has at least one BTec, although the popular qualification remains under threat from government policy in England. In England nearly 12,000 young people received results for T-levels, vocational qualifications first introduced in 2020 that have struggled to attract students. Although entries have increased substantially, T-levels remain less popular than A-level PE. The DfE also revealed that 27% of students originally enrolled on the two-year course dropped out or failed to complete it.
BBC News
5 hours ago
- BBC News
'The culmination of a lot of hard work': Joy, relief and worry as students get A-level results
"This is the culmination of a lot of hard work," admits student Lily-Rose Williamson. "The sacrifices have paid off."She was one of thousands of teenagers who received their A-level, Btec and T-level results on Thursday, after a nerve-wracking wait for students across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.A record number of 18-year-olds got into their first choice of university this year - even if they missed their grades - while boys outperformed girls for the top A-level grades for the first time since pupils picked up their results up and down the country, they chatted to BBC reporters about how they'd fared, what they hoped to do next - and how they were planning to celebrate. With three A*s in A-level maths, biology, and chemistry under her belt, Lily-Rose was ready for a big night out in Liverpool."I'm that really annoying person who really likes school," she aspiring surgeon secured her place to study medicine at the University of Oxford next year, fulfilling a dream she's had since she was 12. For Olivia Melville, a different kind of celebration was on the cards: "Going to Nando's."The 18-year old from Telford was delighted with a distinction in her health T-level - and said she'd had a "really good feeling" about her results.T-levels - vocational qualifications for 16-19-year-olds in England - grew in popularity this year, and Olivia said she'd had a "really good feeling" about her her distinction in tow, she planned to get onto a university midwifery course through clearing - a process run by The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (Ucas) matching students with university and college courses which still have spaces. 'I could barely sleep' Others had mixed feelings about their results - and the prospect of their next steps - including Shaheer Shafqat and Heron Balisane from Manchester."I just went to get it over with, just straight onto my emails," said said he "wasn't disappointed" but "wasn't too happy" with his results in A-level media and Btecs in applied psychology and he still secured his first-choice place, studying cyber security at Manchester Metropolitan University."That's all that matters," he said. Heron likewise said he so nervous he could "barely sleep" on Wednesday night: "I was panicking."He said he was "expecting a bit more" from his results, but had still secured a place at the University of Greater Manchester to study students said they were expecting to work part-time jobs during university."The living costs are pretty high aren't they," remarked Shaheer. "It's worrisome." 'A lot of hard work paid off' For others, the pressure was off - with jobs and apprenticeships secured before the big day - including Harry pupil from Bangor, Northern Ireland is set to start an electronics apprenticeship with Red Bull's Formula 1 team in September."I knew I had the place before the exams so I could relax a bit more," he said, after receiving two As and a C."I don't know who will let me loose on an F1 car," he said."Time to celebrate - and watch the F1 movie." The day was a family affair for many - including identical twins Adrian and Łukasz Koman from south brothers insisted there was no competition in their house and celebrated their near-identical grades in the same science subjects - two A*s and one A for Adrian, and one A* and two As for said they were excited to start new chapters, heading from Newport to the universities of Bristol and Bath.Łukasz said: "We spend a lot of time together since we've shared the same room for all our lives pretty much."It's nice to go out there and be a bit more individual." Meanwhile, Megan from Cornwall brought her entire family with her to collect her said she "burst out crying" when she saw an A* and two As staring back at her - and her mum said she was "so pleased".But her brother couldn't shy away from some friendly sibling joked: "Unfortunately, she beat me."Others said the support of family and friends along the way had been crucial, including Meghan Cotty from had balanced her studies alongside helping to care for her brother, who has learning difficulties, and working part-time - and today received two A*s and a ahead, she was excited to head off to the University of Birmingham to study law."It's taken a lot of work and patience but I'm so glad it paid off," she said.
