Route 2: Maths Preparatory Course with Embedded Exam

The enabling course in mathematics is a joint initiative between Donegal Education and Training Board and Atlantic Technological University arising from the signing of a formal memorandum of understanding between ATU and DETB

Background

The enabling course in mathematics is a joint initiative between Donegal Education and Training Board and Atlantic Technological University arising from the signing of a formal memorandum of understanding between ATU and DETB.

The overall objective of this partnership is to provide for enhanced progression opportunities and pathways for learners consistent with the Further Education and Training Strategy, 2014-2019 and the National Strategy for Higher Education to 2030. It is in direct response to the impediments to access to higher education arising from the number of students not passing mathematics at leaving certificate and therefore failing to meet the minimum entry requirements for programmes.

The development of this Enabling Course in Mathematics is designed to give young people a second chance to succeed in Mathematics and thus, overcome the entry requirements to enter a wide range of courses in 2022.

 

Enabling Mathematics Course

  • Course commences Wednesday 30th August 2023.  Please see Timetable below.
  • Classes for the Enabling Mathematics Course will be either online or in-person/online (to be confirmed)
  • The final examination will be of an equivalent standard to the current Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level Mathematics paper and will be set and assessed by mathematics teachers nominated by Donegal ETB.
  • Applicants who are otherwise eligible but lack a pass in Ordinary and Higher-Level maths are the primary target group.
  • In all cases applicants must meet the minimum entry requirements (see https://www.atu.ie/study-at-atu for details) and the current CAO points for the relevant programme.
  • There will be 5 strands to the programme aligned with the Ordinary Level Leaving Certificate syllabus.

Strand 1: Number (2 days)

Strand 2: Algebra (2 days)

Strand 3: Functions (1 day)

Strand 4: Geometry and Trigonometry (2 days)

Strand 5: Statistics and Probability (1 day)

Each of the strands will be followed by a rigorous assessment. Successful students will be required to participate in on-going maths support throughout year 1 delivered by the respective Maths Learning Centre.

 

Timetable:

Enabling Maths Timetable – Week 1 (Wednesday 30th August – Friday 1st September)

Time

Wed

Thurs

Fri

09.30 – 12.30

Number

Number

Algebra

12.30 – 1.00

Break

Break

Break

1.00 – 4.00  

Number

Number

Algebra

4.00 – 5.00

 

 Assessment

 

 

Enabling Maths Timetable – Week 2 (Monday 4th – Friday 8th September 2023)

Time

Mon

Tues

Wed

Thurs

Fri

09.30 – 12.30

Algebra

Functions

Geometry and Trigonometry

Geometry and Trigonometry 

Statistics & Probability  

12.30 – 1.00

Break

Break

Break

Break

Break

1.00 – 4.00

Algebra

Functions

Geometry and Trigonometry

Geometry and Trigonometry 

Statistics & Probability  

4.00 – 5.00

Assessment 

 Assessment

 

 Assessment

Assessment

 

Excluded Programmes

This Maths Entry Exam does not meet the entry requirements for the following ATU Galway-Mayo programmes:
 

Table 1: Excluded Programmes

Course

CAO Code

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Medical Science

AU671

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in General Nursing

AU690

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Psychiatric Nursing

AU691

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Education (Design Graphics and Construction)

AU680

ALL Bachelor of Engineering Programmes

AU538, AU638, AU546, AU646, AU545, AU645, AU542, AU648, AU548, AU547, AU647, AU642

Bachelor of Engineering Common Entry

AU549, AU649

Bachelor of Engineering in Manufacturing Engineering Design

AU550

 

How to Apply

 

  • Maths Preparatory Course with Embedded Exam: Tuesday 6th September – Friday 16th September. Registration in advance by contacting admissions.galwaymayo@atu.ie by 11am, Monday 5th September.

 

 

 

 

The ATU Galway-Mayo Admissions Office are happy to provide further information on the Maths Preparatory Course with Embedded Exam.

Email: admissions.galwaymayo@atu.ie

Tel: 091-742140

 

Data Privacy Notice

 

Information collected in the application process will be used in accordance with data protection legislation and ATU’s Student Privacy Notice. ATU will provide contact information (name, email address and phone number) to Donegal ETB in relation to those applicants who have indicated that they wish to take part in the enabling mathematics course offered by Donegal ETB. Aggregate statistical information in relation to the course may be used in reporting.