Leaving Cert Applied Maths

Applied Mathematics Leaving Cert

Subject/Course Choice

Applied Mathematics is a subject that combines many real life applications of maths and physics. This subject can be a good complimentary subject for students who excel in both Maths and Physics and can be a beneficial subject for getting additional points in the Leaving Certificate.

Applied maths brings the principles of maths and science into everyday use with questions on projectiles, fluids etc.

Did you know!

Did you know that TCD also accepts Applied maths as a science subject for entry into both the science and pharmacy faculties!

BEWARE: For TCD it cannot be used as a second science subject when the first is maths.

Statistics

In 2011 a total of 1213 students took Applied Mathematics at Leaving Cert. 293 girls took Applied Mathematics  at Leaving Certificate at higher level while 920 boys did Applied Mathematics at Higher Level in 2010.

• 29.6% of students got an A
• 25.3% of students got a B
• 20.6% of students got a C
• 16.5 % of students got a D
• 7% of students failed

Exam Breakdown Higher Level

Exam Breakdown Ordinary Level