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Leaving Certificate Mathematics
Irish Leaving Cert Mathematics for CAO points and third-level entry
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At a glance
- Set by
- State Examinations Commission (SEC), Ireland
- Level
- Upper secondary (5th-6th Year, age 16–18)
- Region
- Europe
- Programme
- Irish Leaving Certificate (Established)
- 3 versions
- Higher LevelOrdinary LevelFoundation Level
The format, as published
- Two written papers of 2.5 hours each (300 marks each at Higher level).
- Paper 1 covers algebra, functions, calculus, complex numbers, sequences and financial maths.
- Paper 2 covers geometry, trigonometry, coordinate geometry, probability and statistics.
- Formulae and tables booklet allowed.
- Graded H1-H8 (Higher) / O1-O8 (Ordinary); results convert to CAO points (H1 = 100).
Summarised from official sources. Always confirm dates and rules with the exam board.Official information(opens in a new tab)