Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 64: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her reform proposals for the maths curriculum; if she will ensure that segments of the maths curriculum will be taught using information technology; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10798/07]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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The use of information and communications technologies in the delivery of existing mathematics syllabuses is actively encouraged. The Mathematics Support Service which provides inservice training at school level and for cluster groups promotes the use of information technologies in the teaching of mathematics and has developed a range of resources for teachers to use in their classrooms. Spreadsheets, Powerpoint presentations and specific packages such as Geometer's Sketchpad and Autograph are some examples of how modern technologies are currently being used.

In relation to the reform of mathematics in our second level schools, I have given broad approval to the NCCA to proceed with development work on a range of proposals presented to me recently.