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2nd Chance Mathematics

MTU Kerry Campus - Mathematics Examination

MTU Kerry Campus holds a Mathematics examination for applicants who have expressed an interest in any of its programmes that require certain minimum levels of performance in Mathematics. The purpose of this examination is to provide such applicants with a “second chance” opportunity to achieve these minimum Mathematics entry requirements. Applicants must meet the entry criteria and the cut off points, but have not successfully achieved a pass grade in maths.

This year, because of unprecedented circumstances, the assessment will be held on-line.

Please read the following information carefully:

How to apply for Examination for Ordinary Level Maths:

The on-line assessment for 2nd Chance Maths will be held on Wednesday the 8th of September, commencing at 10.00 a.m. and finishing at 11.15 a.m.

A link to the assessment will be sent to your personal email account on Tuesday the 7th of September after 5.00pm, advising you how to access the Maths exam on-line.

Applicants will receive an email on Friday the 10th of September in relation to the results.

Successful applicants will be offered a place via CAO on the 20th of September in Round 2.

Classes will commence on the week commencing Monday 27th of September.

Students with disabilities

Students with learning difference do not receive extra time as a reasonable accommodation in their Leaving Cert exam and as this exam is mirroring the Leaving Cert, there is no requirement to allocate extra time for this cohort.

However, if you have a physical disability, please contact Valerie Moore, Access Office at the following address: Valerie.Moore@mtu.ie OR by calling her on 066 7191692. Each case will be dealt with on an individual basis.

This Application form must be returned by Tuesday 7th September at 12.00 noon with evidence of payment of €30 to Bank of Ireland (details below), to the following email address: admissionsKerry@mtu.ie

Fee of €30 may be paid into the following account, quoting your CAO number:

Munster Technological University, Tralee

Name of Account: MTU Fees Account 

Bank: Bank of Ireland

Address: Munster Technological University, Bishopstown, Cork.

Account No: 58741303

Sort Code: 90-35-76

BIC Code: BOFIIE2D

IBAN: IE95 BOFI 9035 76 58 7413 03

 

Important Information

  1. The Maths Examination reflects the actual mathematical requirements of the MTU Kerry Campus, and is marked in accordance to procedure and criteria set out by the Maths Department in the MTU Kerry Campus.
  2. It is only relevant for applicants who have applied through CAO for the MTU Kerry Campus.
  3. This examination does not interfere with your application for any other course in the CAO system.
  4. CAO points are not awarded for this examination.
  5. Attaining a qualifying standard in the MTU Kerry Mathematics Examination does not in itself guarantee a place on any course in MTU Kerry Campus. The cut-off points for all courses will still apply.
Leaving Cert. Maths Entrance RequirementEquivalent Requirement MTU, Kerry Campus
Maths Examination 2018 onwards:

H4

70% average

H6

50% average

H7

40% average

O1

90% in Paper 1

O3

70% in Paper 1 or 40% average

O4

60% in Paper 1 or 35% average

O6

40% in Paper 1 or 30% average