Mark's key research interests lie broadly in the areas of mathematics education, teacher education, and adult numeracy. He has published numerous articles in journals such as Irish Educational Students, Journal of Curriculum Studies, Research in Mathematics Education, the International Journal of Educational Research, the International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, and the International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education. Since 2010, Mark has published over 50 peer reviewed journal articles, 5 book chapters, 4 national research reports, and many conference papers which have been presented nationally and internationally.
Successful research funding include three Irish Research Council New Foundation awards, two European Erasmus+ grants, two SCoTENS North / South Research Project grants, and two Teaching Council John Coolahan Research Support Framework awards.
Top Five Publications:
Twitter: @mark_prend
Biography
Dr. Mark Prendergast is a Senior Lecturer in Mathematics Education in the School of Education, University College Cork. He is a graduate of Physical Education and Mathematics (BSc.(Hons.), 2007), and Mathematics Education (PhD, 2011) from the University of Limerick. He joined the UCC School of Education in 2019 and is currently Director of the School's Cohort PhD programme. He is also involved in the delivery of a number of modules on the School's Professional Master of Education (PME) and M.Ed. Masters programmes. Mark has held previous academic positions in the National Centre for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching and Learning (NCE_MSTL) in the University of Limerick (2011 - 2012), in the Dublin Institute of Technology (2012 - 2014), and in the School of Education, Trinity College Dublin (2014 - 2019).Mark's key research interests lie broadly in the areas of mathematics education, teacher education, and adult numeracy. He has published numerous articles in journals such as Irish Educational Students, Journal of Curriculum Studies, Research in Mathematics Education, the International Journal of Educational Research, the International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, and the International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education. Since 2010, Mark has published over 50 peer reviewed journal articles, 5 book chapters, 4 national research reports, and many conference papers which have been presented nationally and internationally.
Successful research funding include three Irish Research Council New Foundation awards, two European Erasmus+ grants, two SCoTENS North / South Research Project grants, and two Teaching Council John Coolahan Research Support Framework awards.
Top Five Publications:
- Prendergast, M., & Treacy, P. (2018). Curriculum reform in Irish secondary schools–a focus on algebra. Journal of Curriculum Studies, 50(1), 126-143.
- Prendergast, M., O’Meara, N., Duffy, L., & O’Rourke, I. (2022). Delving into the shadow: Mathematics teachers’ perspectives on the impact of private supplementary tutoring in Ireland. Asian Journal for Mathematics Education, 1(3), 323-337.
- Prendergast, M., O’Meara, N., & Treacy, P. (2020). Is there a point? Teachers’ perceptions of a policy incentivizing the study of advanced mathematics. Journal of Curriculum Studies, 52(6), 752-769.
- Prendergast, M., & O’Meara, N. (2017). A profile of mathematics instruction time in Irish second level schools. Irish Educational Studies, 36(2), 133-150.
- Prendergast, M., O'Meara, N., O'Hara, C., Harbison, L., & Cantley, I. (2019). Bridging the primary to secondary school mathematics divide: Teachers' perspectives. Issues in Educational Research, 29(1), 243-260.
Twitter: @mark_prend
Research Interests
Mark's research interests all stem from his passion to improve teaching and learning. This is the unifying focus for his research programme which is centred upon three main themes:- Mathematics Education
- Teacher Education
- Adult Numeracy
Research Grants
| Project | Funding Body | Start Date | End Date | Award | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numeracy-Meet: Professional development and networking for adult numeracy practitioners | Irish Research Council | 01-DEC-21 | 01-SEP-22 | €11,998.00 | |
| SOLAS - Adult Literacy for Life (ALL) Strategy Collaboration and Innovation Fund. | Government Departments | 01-JUL-23 | 31-DEC-23 | €38,610.00 | |
| Adult learners’ understanding and conceptualisations of numeracy | Other: Not Listed | 25-OCT-21 | 25-SEP-22 | €17,880.00 | |
| Good Practice Guidelines for Integrated and Standalone Numeracy Provision for Adults at levels 1-3 (Funded by NALA) | Other: Not Listed | 01-OCT-19 | 30-APR-20 | €25,000.00 | |
| Delving into the Shadows of the Grinds Culture in Ireland - A Focus on Mathematics (Funded by Teaching Council) | Other: Not Listed | 02-DEC-19 | 01-DEC-20 | €5,000.00 | |
| Teaching Problem Solving in Technology Rich Environments | ERASMUS | 01-SEP-17 | 30-AUG-19 | €157,000.00 | |
| Reflective Practice in Initial teacher Education (Funded by Teaching Council) | Other: Not Listed | 01-DEC-18 | 30-NOV-19 | €3,000.00 | |
| Incentivising the Study of Advanced Mathematics | College of Arts, Celtic Studies & Social Sciences | 01-JAN-19 | 30-SEP-19 | €500.00 | |
| Teachers Perspectives on the Incentive of Bonus Points for studying Mathematics (Funded by TCD) | Other: Not Listed | 01-SEP-17 | 01-SEP-18 | €3,000.00 | |
| Maximising the opportunities presented by digital technologies in numeracy teaching | ERASMUS | 01-SEP-15 | 31-AUG-17 | €105,450.00 | |
| Factors Affecting the Progression of Access Students to Higher Education (DIT PhD Scholarship Scheme) | Other: Not Listed | 01-SEP-16 | 01-SEP-20 | €44,000.00 | |
| Mind the Gap - Addressing the Transition from Primary to Secondary Mathematics Education | Irish Research Council | 01-MAR-16 | 30-NOV-16 | €10,000.00 | |
| Mind the Gap: A Cross Border Study Addressing the Transition from Primary to Post Primary Mathematics Education (Funded by SCoTENS) | Other: Not Listed | 01-SEP-16 | 06-SEP-16 | €6,500.00 | |
| Investigating Instruction Time in Irish Mathematics Education (Funded by TCD) | Other: Not Listed | 01-SEP-15 | 01-SEP-16 | €2,000.00 | |
| PIEM - Pupil Interest and Enjoyment of Mathematics (Funded by SCoTENS) | Other: Not Listed | 01-SEP-15 | 06-SEP-15 | €6,500.00 | |
| Is there ‘Time in Irish Mathematics Education’ (TIME)? | Irish Research Council | 02-FEB-15 | 27-NOV-15 | €6,000.00 | |
| Language as a Barrier to Learning Mathematics (Funded by DIT) | Other: Not Listed | 01-SEP-13 | 01-SEP-14 | €2,000.00 |
Publications
Peer Reviewed Journals
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2023) | 'Numeracy-Meets: an innovative professional development model for adult numeracy practitioners in Ireland' Prendergast M.;Forster A.;O’Meara N.;O’Sullivan K.;Faulkner F. (2023) 'Numeracy-Meets: an innovative professional development model for adult numeracy practitioners in Ireland'. Irish Educational Studies, [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2023) | 'Navigating a male dominated domain: experiences of female STEM students in higher education in Ireland' Slattery, O., Prendergast, M., & Ní Ríordáin, M. (2023) 'Navigating a male dominated domain: experiences of female STEM students in higher education in Ireland'. Irish Educational Studies, [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2023) | 'Supporting adults to become numerate citizens: a study of adult numeracy provision in Ireland' Goos,. M., Prendergast, M., O’Meara, N., and O'Sullivan, K. (2023) 'Supporting adults to become numerate citizens: a study of adult numeracy provision in Ireland'. Zdm-Mathematics Education, [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2023) | 'The role of expectancy-value theory in upper-secondary level students’ decisions to avoid the study of advanced mathematics' Treacy P.;O’Meara N.;Prendergast M. (2023) 'The role of expectancy-value theory in upper-secondary level students’ decisions to avoid the study of advanced mathematics'. Irish Educational Studies, [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2023) | 'Mathematics in Ireland’s upper secondary schools: Why do students choose higher-level maths?' O'Meara, N., Prendergast, M., & Treacy, P. (2023) 'Mathematics in Ireland’s upper secondary schools: Why do students choose higher-level maths?'. Issues In Educational Research, 33 (1):227-246 [Details] | |
| (2022) | 'Delving into the shadow: Mathematics teachers’ perspectives on the impact of private supplementary tutoring in Ireland' Prendergast, M., O’Meara, N., Duffy, L., & O'Rourke, I. (2022) 'Delving into the shadow: Mathematics teachers’ perspectives on the impact of private supplementary tutoring in Ireland'. Asian Journal for Mathematics Education, 1 (3):323-337 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2022) | 'Students’ perceptions of mathematics writing and its impact on their enjoyment and self-confidence' Kaur, T., & Prendergast, M. (2022) 'Students’ perceptions of mathematics writing and its impact on their enjoyment and self-confidence'. Teaching Mathematics and Its Applications, 41 (1):1-21 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2021) | '“I worry about money every day”: The financial stress of second-level initial teacher education in Ireland' Prendergast, M, Ni Dhuinn, M., & Loxley, A. (2021) '“I worry about money every day”: The financial stress of second-level initial teacher education in Ireland'. Issues In Educational Research, 31 (2):586-605 [DOI] [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2021) | 'Profiling mathematical procedural and problem-solving skills of undergraduate students following a new mathematics curriculum' Faulkner F.;Breen C.;Prendergast M.;Carr M. (2021) 'Profiling mathematical procedural and problem-solving skills of undergraduate students following a new mathematics curriculum'. International Journal Of Mathematical Education In Science And Technology, [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2021) | 'Irish pre-service mathematics teachers’ knowledge of curriculum-aligned content' Ní Ríordáin, Máire; Ni Shuilleabhain, Aoibhinn; Prendergast, Mark; Johnson, Patrick (2021) 'Irish pre-service mathematics teachers’ knowledge of curriculum-aligned content'. Irish Educational Studies, [DOI] [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2021) | 'Teachers’ Perspectives on Achieving an Integrated Curricular Model of Primary STEM Education in Ireland: Authentic or Utopian Ideology?' Delahunty, T., Prendergast, M., & Ní Ríordáin, M. (2021) 'Teachers’ Perspectives on Achieving an Integrated Curricular Model of Primary STEM Education in Ireland: Authentic or Utopian Ideology?'. Frontiers In Education, [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2021) | 'Mathematics as a gendered subject: a deeper insight into students’ attitudes in Irish post-primary schools' O'Rourke I.;Prendergast M. (2021) 'Mathematics as a gendered subject: a deeper insight into students’ attitudes in Irish post-primary schools'. Irish Educational Studies, [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2020) | 'Access Foundation Student Progression at Technological University Dublin: a Quantitative Study' Forster, A., Faulkner, F., & Prendergast, M. (2020) 'Access Foundation Student Progression at Technological University Dublin: a Quantitative Study'. Irish Journal of Academic Practice, 8 (1) [DOI] [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2020) | 'Measuring the mathematical problem solving and procedural skills of students in an Irish higher education institution – A pilot study' Faulkner, F., Breen, C., Prendergast, M., & Carr, M. (2020) 'Measuring the mathematical problem solving and procedural skills of students in an Irish higher education institution – A pilot study'. European Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 8 (2):92-106 [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2020) | 'Is there a point? Teachers' perceptions of a policy incentivizing the study of advanced mathematics' Prendergast, M;O'Meara, N;Treacy, P (2020) 'Is there a point? Teachers' perceptions of a policy incentivizing the study of advanced mathematics'. Journal Of Curriculum Studies, [DOI] [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2020) | 'An attitudinal snapshot of pre-service secondary mathematics teachers' Prendergast, M., Riordain, M. N., Shúilleabháin, A. N., Johnson, P., & O'Rourke, I. (2020) 'An attitudinal snapshot of pre-service secondary mathematics teachers'. Issues In Educational Research, 30 (1):283-301 [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2020) | 'What’s the point? Impact of Ireland’s bonus points initiative on student profile in mathematics classrooms' O’Meara, Niamh; Prendergast, Mark; Treacy, Páraic (2020) 'What’s the point? Impact of Ireland’s bonus points initiative on student profile in mathematics classrooms'. Issues In Educational Research, 30 (4):1418-1441 [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2020) | 'Maths Sparks engagement programme: investigating the impact on under-privileged pupils’ attitudes towards mathematics' Ni Shuilleabhain, A., Cronin, A., & Prendergast, M. (2020) 'Maths Sparks engagement programme: investigating the impact on under-privileged pupils’ attitudes towards mathematics'. Teaching Mathematics and Its Applications, [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2020) | 'Framework for analysing continuity in students' learning experiences during primary to secondary transition in mathematics' Cantley, I;O'Meara, N;Prendergast, M;Harbison, L;O'Hara, C (2020) 'Framework for analysing continuity in students' learning experiences during primary to secondary transition in mathematics'. Irish Educational Studies, [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2019) | 'Pre-service and in-service teachers’ perceptions on the integration of children’s literature in mathematics teaching and learning in Ireland' Prendergast M.;Harbison L.;Miller S.;Trakulphadetkrai N. (2019) 'Pre-service and in-service teachers’ perceptions on the integration of children’s literature in mathematics teaching and learning in Ireland'. Irish Educational Studies, 38 (2):157-175 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2019) | 'Teaching mathematics after hours' O’Meara N.;Prendergast M. (2019) 'Teaching mathematics after hours'. Journal Of Curriculum Studies, 51 (4):494-512 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2019) | 'Investigating the concerns of secondary school teachers towards curriculum reform' Byrne, C;Prendergast, M (2019) 'Investigating the concerns of secondary school teachers towards curriculum reform'. Journal Of Curriculum Studies, [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2019) | 'Teachers’ self-perceptions of mathematical knowledge for teaching at the transition between primary and post-primary school' O’Meara, N; Prendergast, M; Cantley, I; Harbison, L; O’Hara, C (2019) 'Teachers’ self-perceptions of mathematical knowledge for teaching at the transition between primary and post-primary school'. International Journal Of Mathematical Education In Science And Technology, [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2019) | 'Bridging the primary to secondary school mathematics divide: Teachers’ perspectives' Prendergast, M., O’Meara, N., O’Hara, C., Harbison, L., & Cantley, I. (2019) 'Bridging the primary to secondary school mathematics divide: Teachers’ perspectives'. Issues In Educational Research, 29 (1):243-260 [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2019) | 'A “new normal”: Teachers’ experiences of the day-to-day impact of incentivising the study of advanced mathematics' Treacy P.;Prendergast M.;O’Meara N. (2019) 'A “new normal”: Teachers’ experiences of the day-to-day impact of incentivising the study of advanced mathematics'. Research In Mathematics Education, [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2019) | 'The Evolution of Student Teachers' Concerns Regarding Mathematics Curricular Reform' Johnson, P;Shuilleabhain, AN;Riordain, MN;Prendergast, M (2019) 'The Evolution of Student Teachers' Concerns Regarding Mathematics Curricular Reform'. International Journal Of Science And Mathematics Education, [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2018) | 'Trinity Walton Club: What is its Potential for Promoting Interest in STEM?' Prendergast, M., Murphy, C., O'Neill, A., & Roche, J. (2018) 'Trinity Walton Club: What is its Potential for Promoting Interest in STEM?'. European Journal of STEM Education, 3 (1) [DOI] [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2018) | 'Time allocated to mathematics in post-primary schools in Ireland: are we in double trouble?' O'Meara, N;Prendergast, M (2018) 'Time allocated to mathematics in post-primary schools in Ireland: are we in double trouble?'. International Journal Of Mathematical Education In Science And Technology, 49 :501-516 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2018) | 'Curriculum reform in Irish secondary schools - a focus on algebra' Prendergast, M;Treacy, P (2018) 'Curriculum reform in Irish secondary schools - a focus on algebra'. Journal Of Curriculum Studies, 50 :126-143 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2018) | 'Investigating secondary students beliefs about mathematical problem-solving' Prendergast, M;Breen, C;Bray, A;Faulkner, F;Carroll, B;Quinn, D;Carr, M (2018) 'Investigating secondary students beliefs about mathematical problem-solving'. International Journal Of Mathematical Education In Science And Technology, 49 :1203-1218 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2017) | 'Collaborative cognitive-activation strategies as an emancipatory force in promoting girls' interest in and enjoyment of mathematics: A cross-national case study' Cantley, I;Prendergast, M;Schlindwein, F (2017) 'Collaborative cognitive-activation strategies as an emancipatory force in promoting girls' interest in and enjoyment of mathematics: A cross-national case study'. International Journal of Educational Research, 81 :38-51 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2017) | 'Developing a Mathematics Module for Students with Intellectual Disability in Higher Education' Prendergast, M., Spassiani, N. A., & Roche, J. (2017) 'Developing a Mathematics Module for Students with Intellectual Disability in Higher Education'. International Journal of Higher Education, 6 (3):169-177 [DOI] [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2017) | 'Supporting Mathematics Teachers’ Development through Higher Education' Prendergast, M. & Roche, J. (2017) 'Supporting Mathematics Teachers’ Development through Higher Education'. International Journal of Higher Education, 6 (1):209-216 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2017) | 'How well do engineering students retain core mathematical knowledge after a series of high threshold online mathematics tests?' Carr, M;Prendergast, M;Breen, C;Faulkner, F (2017) 'How well do engineering students retain core mathematical knowledge after a series of high threshold online mathematics tests?'. Teaching Mathematics and Its Applications, 36 :136-150 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2017) | 'Mind the gap: an initial analysis of the transition of a second level curriculum reform to higher education' Prendergast, M;Faulkner, F;Breen, C;Carr, M (2017) 'Mind the gap: an initial analysis of the transition of a second level curriculum reform to higher education'. Teaching Mathematics and Its Applications, 36 :217-231 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2017) | 'Investigating the Impact of Literacy Skills in the Adult Mathematics Classroom' Prendergast, M., Faulkner, F., & O’Hara, C. (2017) 'Investigating the Impact of Literacy Skills in the Adult Mathematics Classroom'. Research and Practice in Adult Literacy Journal, 92 :32-41 [Details] | |
| (2017) | 'A profile of mathematics instruction time in Irish second level schools' Prendergast, M;O'Meara, N (2017) 'A profile of mathematics instruction time in Irish second level schools'. Irish Educational Studies, 36 :133-150 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2016) | 'Analysing the correlation between secondary mathematics curriculum change and trends in beginning undergraduates' performance of basic mathematical skills in Ireland' Treacy, P;Faulkner, F;Prendergast, M (2016) 'Analysing the correlation between secondary mathematics curriculum change and trends in beginning undergraduates' performance of basic mathematical skills in Ireland'. Irish Educational Studies, 35 :381-401 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2016) | 'A time profile of mathematics in a 'gap year' in Irish secondary schools in' Prendergast, M. & O’Meara, N. (2016) 'A time profile of mathematics in a 'gap year' in Irish secondary schools in'. European Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 4 (3):293-304 [Details] | |
| (2016) | 'Assigning mathematics instruction time in secondary schools: what are the influential factors?' Prendergast, M;O'Meara, N (2016) 'Assigning mathematics instruction time in secondary schools: what are the influential factors?'. International Journal Of Mathematical Education In Science And Technology, 47 :1137-1155 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2016) | 'The Pursuit of 'Balance' by a Greenhorn Supervisor' Prendergast, M. (2016) 'The Pursuit of 'Balance' by a Greenhorn Supervisor'. International Journal of Learning, Teaching, and Educational Research, 15 (8):14-22 [Details] | |
| (2016) | 'An inquiry based learning intervention to support post-primary engagement with STEM' Roche, J., O'Neill, A., & Prendergast, M. (2016) 'An inquiry based learning intervention to support post-primary engagement with STEM'. European Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 4 (4):431-439 [Details] | |
| (2016) | 'A Comparative Study of Students Attitudes towards Mathematics in Two Different School Systems' Prendergast, M., & Hongning, Z. (2016) 'A Comparative Study of Students Attitudes towards Mathematics in Two Different School Systems'. International Journal for Mathematics Teaching and Learning, 17 (2) [Details] | |
| (2016) | 'The Effect of High Literacy Demands in Mathematics on International Students' Prendergast, M., Faulkner, F., & O’Hara, C. (2016) 'The Effect of High Literacy Demands in Mathematics on International Students'. International Journal of Educational Studies in Mathematics, 3 (2):1-8 [Details] | |
| (2015) | 'Investigating the engagement of mature students with mathematics learning support' Breen, C;Prendergast, M;Carr, M (2015) 'Investigating the engagement of mature students with mathematics learning support'. Teaching Mathematics and Its Applications, 34 :16-25 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2014) | ''Students enjoyed and talked about the classes in the corridors': Pedagogical framework promoting interest in algebra' Prendergast M.;O'Donoghue J. (2014) ''Students enjoyed and talked about the classes in the corridors': Pedagogical framework promoting interest in algebra'. International Journal Of Mathematical Education In Science And Technology, 45 (6):795-812 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2014) | 'Mathematical thinking: Challenging prospective teachers to do more than 'talk the talk'' Prendergast M.;Johnson P.;Fitzmaurice O.;Liston M.;O'Keeffe L.;O'Meara N. (2014) 'Mathematical thinking: Challenging prospective teachers to do more than 'talk the talk''. International Journal Of Mathematical Education In Science And Technology, 45 (5):635-647 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2014) | 'Influence of gender, single-sex and co-educational schooling on students’ enjoyment and achievement in mathematics' Prendergast M.;O’Donoghue J. (2014) 'Influence of gender, single-sex and co-educational schooling on students’ enjoyment and achievement in mathematics'. International Journal Of Mathematical Education In Science And Technology, 45 (8):1115-1130 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2014) | 'Unravelling the Myth of Effective Teaching in Mathematics' Prendergast, M., & O'Donoghue, J. (2014) 'Unravelling the Myth of Effective Teaching in Mathematics'. Irish Journal of Academic Practice, 3 (1) [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2010) | 'Developing and Maintaining Interest in School Algebra' Prendergast, M., & O'Donoghue, J. (2010) 'Developing and Maintaining Interest in School Algebra'. Literacy Information and Computer Education Journal, 1 (4):245-253 [DOI] [Details] |
Book Chapters
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2022) | 'Questionnaire Design and Implementation' Prendergast, M. & O’Meara, N. (2022) 'Questionnaire Design and Implementation' In: Delahunty, T. & Ní Ríordáin, M (eds). Perspectives in Contemporary STEM Education - Research Research Methodology and Design. London: Routledge. [Details] | |
| (2021) | 'Teachers' and parents' perspectives on curriculum reform' Ni Dhuinn, M., Bryne, C., & Prendergast, M. (2021) 'Teachers' and parents' perspectives on curriculum reform' In: D. Murchan & K. Johnston (eds). Curriculum reform within policy and practice: the context of Ireland's secondary schools. London: Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2021) | 'Reforming Junior Cycle: Lessons from Project Maths' Byrne, C., Prendergast, M., & Oldham, E. (2021) 'Reforming Junior Cycle: Lessons from Project Maths' In: D. Murchan & K. Johnston (eds). Curriculum reform within policy and practice: the context of Ireland's secondary schools. London: Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2021) | 'Reflective practice in a teacher education programme in Ireland' Liston, J., Ní Dhuinn, M., Prendergast, M., & Kaur, T. (2021) 'Reflective practice in a teacher education programme in Ireland' In: J. Madalińska-Michalak, M. Assunção Flores, E. Ling Low, & S. Van Nuland (eds). Recruiting and Educating the Best Teachers; Policy, Professionalism and Pedagogy. Singapore: Springer. [Details] | |
| (2016) | 'Bespoke Mobile Application Development: Facilitating Transition of Foundation Students to Higher Education' Bermingham, N., & Prendergast, M. (2016) 'Bespoke Mobile Application Development: Facilitating Transition of Foundation Students to Higher Education' In: L. Briz-Ponce, J. Juanes-Méndez and F.J. García-Peñalvo (Eds.) (eds). Handbook of Research on Mobile Devices and Applications in Higher Education Settings. Hershey PA, USA: IGI Global. [Details] |
Conference Publications
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2023) | Ninth Conference on Research in Mathematics Education in Ireland (MEI) Slattery, O., Prendergast, M., & Ní Ríordáin, M. (2023) Nurturing the Next Generation of Women in STEM Ninth Conference on Research in Mathematics Education in Ireland (MEI) , 13-OCT-23 - 14-OCT-23 , pp.268-275 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2023) | Ninth Conference on Research in Mathematics Education in Ireland (MEI) Prendergast, M., Forster, A., O’Meara, N., O’Sullivan, K., & Faulkner, F. (2023) Addressing the Professional Development Needs of Adult Numeracy Practitioners in Ireland Ninth Conference on Research in Mathematics Education in Ireland (MEI) , 13-OCT-23 - 14-OCT-23 , pp.252-259 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2022) | Adults Learning Mathematics Prendergast, M., Forster, A., O’Meara, N., O'Sullivan, K., and Faulkner, F. (2022) Evaluating a series of Numeracy-Meets for Adult Practitioners in Ireland Adults Learning Mathematics Barcelona, , 10-JUL-22 - 13-JUL-22 [Details] | |
| (2022) | Science and Maths Education Conference (SMEC) Slattery, O., Prendergast, M., & Ní Ríordáin, M. (2022) Career Aspirations of Female STEM Students Science and Maths Education Conference (SMEC) Dublin, , 24-JUN-22 - 25-JUN-22 [Details] | |
| (2022) | Twelfth Congress of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education (CERME) Forster, A., Faulkner, F., & Prendergast, M. (2022) Psychosocial factors, level of mathematics and progression in an access programme Twelfth Congress of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education (CERME) , 02-FEB-22 - 05-FEB-22 [Details] | |
| (2022) | Twelfth Congress of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education (CERME) Faulkner, F., Breen, C., Prendergast, & Carr, M. (2022) A comparison of the problem solving and procedural skills of those in adult mathematics education in Ireland Twelfth Congress of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education (CERME) Online, , 02-FEB-22 - 05-FEB-22 [Details] | |
| (2022) | Twelfth Congress of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education (CERME) Prendergast, M., O’Meara, O'Sullivan, K., & Faulkner, F. (2022) Numeracy-Meets: professional development and networking for adult numeracy practitioners Twelfth Congress of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education (CERME) Online, , 02-FEB-22 - 05-FEB-22 [Details] | |
| (2021) | Eight Conference on Research in Mathematics Education in Ireland (MEI) O’Meara, N., Prendergast, M., & Treacy, P. (2021) The Uptake of Higher-Level Mathematics: An Analysis of Students’ Reasons for Studying Mathematics in its Most Advance Form Eight Conference on Research in Mathematics Education in Ireland (MEI) [Details] | |
| (2021) | Eight Conference on Research in Mathematics Education in Ireland (MEI) Prendergast, M., O’Meara, N., Duffy, L.L., & O'Rourke, I. (2021) Teachers’ Perceptions of The Impact of The Grinds Culture: A Focus on Post-Primary Mathematics Eight Conference on Research in Mathematics Education in Ireland (MEI) [Details] | |
| (2021) | Eight Conference on Research in Mathematics Education in Ireland (MEI) Ni Riordain, M., Ni Shuilleabhain, A., Prendergast, M., & Johnson, P. (2021) Mathematical Content Knowledge of Pre-Service Teachers: Implications for Consecutive ITE Programmes Eight Conference on Research in Mathematics Education in Ireland (MEI) [Details] | |
| (2021) | Eight Conference on Research in Mathematics Education in Ireland (MEI) Harbison, L., Cantley, I., Prendergast, M., O'Meara, N., & O'Hara, C. (2021) Access To and Engagement with Mathematics Across the Transition from Primary to Post-Primary School: Teacher Knowledge and Perceptions Eight Conference on Research in Mathematics Education in Ireland (MEI) [Details] | |
| (2021) | Eight Conference on Research in Mathematics Education in Ireland (MEI) Forster, A., Faulkner, F., & Prendergast, M. (2021) Self-Efficacy and Self-Belief in Mathematics and Access Student Progression Eight Conference on Research in Mathematics Education in Ireland (MEI) [Details] | |
| (2019) | Eleventh Congress of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education (CERME) Prendergast, N., Ní Shúilleabháin, A, Grimes, P., & O'Meara, N. (2019) “When a number moves across, it changes its sign” – Investigating Teachers' Conceptual Understanding of Algebra Eleventh Congress of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education (CERME) Utrecht, [Details] | |
| (2019) | Association for Teacher Education in Europe Conference Oldham, E., & Prendergast, M. (2019) Investigating prospective mathematics teachers’ meanings for and representations of functions: A study of pre-service teachers and of students of mathematics in an Irish university Association for Teacher Education in Europe Conference Bath University, UK, , pp.38-61 [Details] | |
| (2019) | Eleventh Congress of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education (CERME) Prendergast, M., O’Meara, N., & Treacy, P. (2019) Teachers’ Perceptions of Using Incentives in State Examinations to Increase the uptake of Higher Level Mathematics Eleventh Congress of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education (CERME) Utrecht, [Details] | |
| (2019) | The Mathematics Education for the Future Project Prendergast, M., O’Meara, N., & Treacy, P. (2019) Incentivising the Study of Higher-Level Mathematics . In: J. Morska and A. Rogerson eds. The Mathematics Education for the Future Project Maynooth, [Details] | |
| (2019) | Seventh Conference on Research in Mathematics Education in Ireland (MEI) O’Meara, N., Prendergast, M., & Treacy, P. (2019) What’s the Point? Evaluating the Impact of the Bonus Points Initiative for Mathematics . In: L. Harbison and A. Twohill eds. Seventh Conference on Research in Mathematics Education in Ireland (MEI) Dublin City University, , pp.219-226 [Details] | |
| (2019) | 43rd Annual Meeting of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME) O’Meara, N., Prendergast, M., & Treacy, P. (2019) Increasing Participation in Advanced Mathematics: Evaluating a Possible Approach . In: M. Graven, H. Venkat, A. Essien & P. Vale eds. 43rd Annual Meeting of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME) Pretoria, South Africa, [Details] | |
| (2018) | ICMI Study 24: School Mathematics Curriculum Reforms: Challenges, Changes and Opportunities O’Meara, N., Fitzmaurice, O., Johnson, P., Prendergast, M., & Freemyer, J. (2018) Time to reflect: Lessons learnt from an Irish curriculum reform ICMI Study 24: School Mathematics Curriculum Reforms: Challenges, Changes and Opportunities Tsukuba, Japan, [Details] | |
| (2017) | Tenth Congress of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education (CERME) O’Meara, N., Prendergast, M., Harbison, L., & O’Hara, C. (2017) Is Teacher Knowledge Affecting Students’ Transition from Primary to Second Level Mathematics Education? Tenth Congress of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education (CERME) [Details] | |
| (2017) | The Mathematics Education for the Future Project Prendergast, M., O’Meara, N., O’Hara, C., Harbison, L., & Cantley, I. (2017) Teachers’ Perspectives on the Transition from Primary to Secondary School Mathematics The Mathematics Education for the Future Project Balatonfüred, Hungary, [Details] | |
| (2017) | The Mathematics Education for the Future Project Faulkner, F., Breen, C., Prendergast, M., Breen, C., Carr, M., & Quinn, D. (2017) An Investigation into the Problem Solving and Procedural Skills of Students in an Irish Higher Education Institution after the Introduction of a New Mathematics Curriculum at Second Level Education The Mathematics Education for the Future Project Balatonfüred, Hungary, [Details] | |
| (2016) | Science and Mathematics Education Conference (SMEC) Ní Shúilleabháin, A., Johnson, P., Ní Ríordáin, M., & Prendergast, M. (2016) Pre-service Mathematics Teachers’ Concerns and Attitudinal Beliefs on Implementing Curriculum Reform Science and Mathematics Education Conference (SMEC) [Details] | |
| (2016) | Eight Annual International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies Bermingham, N., Prendergast, M., Boland, T., O’Rawe, M., & Ryan, B. (2016) Developing Mobile Apps for Improving the Orientation Experience of First Year Third Level Students Eight Annual International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies [Details] | |
| (2015) | Ninth Congress of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education (CERME) Prendergast, M. & Treacy, P. (2015) Analysing Ireland's Algebra Problem Ninth Congress of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education (CERME) [Details] | |
| (2015) | International, Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED) Bermingham, N., & Prendergast, M. (2015) PREP4DIT - A Mobile Application Facilitating Transition for International Students International, Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED) [Details] | |
| (2015) | International Conference of Adults Learning Mathematics Prendergast, M., Faulkner, F., & O’Hara, C. (2015) Investigating the Impact of Literacy Skills in the Adult Mathematics Classroom International Conference of Adults Learning Mathematics [Details] | |
| (2015) | The Mathematics Education for the Future Project Prendergast, M., & O'Meara, N. (2015) Investigating the Time Allocated to Teaching Mathematics in Irish Second Level Schools The Mathematics Education for the Future Project [Details] | |
| (2014) | Science and Mathematics Education Conference (SMEC) Breen, C., Prendergast, M., & Carr, M. (2014) A Study on the Difference in Engagement Levels with Mathematics Learning Support between the Mature and the Traditional Student Science and Mathematics Education Conference (SMEC) [Details] | |
| (2014) | International Conference on Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology (ICEMST) Breen, C., Prendergast, M., & Carr, M. (2014) An Analysis of Maths Learning Support for mature Students in Engineering: Engagement and Effect International Conference on Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology (ICEMST) [Details] | |
| (2014) | International Conference on Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology (ICEMST) Prendergast, M. (2014) Project Maths in Ireland: The Effect on International Students International Conference on Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology (ICEMST) [Details] | |
| (2011) | Fourth Conference on Research in Mathematics Education in Ireland (MEI) Prendergast, M., & O'Donoghue, J. (2011) Interest in the Mathematics Classroom Fourth Conference on Research in Mathematics Education in Ireland (MEI) [Details] | |
| (2009) | Third Conference on Research in Mathematics Education in Ireland (MEI) Prendergast, M., & O'Donoghue, J. (2009) Continuous Professional Development in Mathematics Education: Considerations for the Irish Context Third Conference on Research in Mathematics Education in Ireland (MEI) [Details] |
Published Reports
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2022) | Numeracy Definition Report: A report on adult learner’s understanding and conceptualisation of numeracy in Ireland. O'Meara, N., Faulkner, F., Prendergast, M., & O'Sullivan, K. (2022) Numeracy Definition Report: A report on adult learner’s understanding and conceptualisation of numeracy in Ireland. National Adults Literacy Agency, Dublin. [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2022) | Staying the Course: Factors Affecting the Progression of Access Foundation Students at Technological University Dublin. Forster, A., Faulkner, F., & Prendergast, M. (2022) Staying the Course: Factors Affecting the Progression of Access Foundation Students at Technological University Dublin. TU Dublin, Dublin. [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2021) | Develop Good Practice in Integrated and Standalone Numeracy Provision for Adults at Levels 1–3. Goos, M., Prendergast, M., O'Meara, N., & O'Sullivan, K. (2021) Develop Good Practice in Integrated and Standalone Numeracy Provision for Adults at Levels 1–3. SOLAS, Dublin. [Details] | |
| (2017) | Time in Mathematics Education (TiME) - A National Study Analysing the Time Allocated to Mathematics at Second Level in Ireland: A Research Report. O’Meara, N., & Prendergast, M. (2017) Time in Mathematics Education (TiME) - A National Study Analysing the Time Allocated to Mathematics at Second Level in Ireland: A Research Report. EPI*STEM, Limerick. [Full Text] [Details] |
Articles
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2016) | A Difficult Crossing: The Transition from Primary to Secondary School Mathematics - Education Matters Yearbook 2016 - 2017. Prendergast, M., O’Meara, N., Harbison, L., & O’Hara, C. (2016) A Difficult Crossing: The Transition from Primary to Secondary School Mathematics - Education Matters Yearbook 2016 - 2017. Articles [Details] |
Magazine article
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2022) | Numeracy-Meets: A series for Numeracy Tutors. Prendergast, M., Forster, A., O’Meara, N., O'Sullivan, K., and Faulkner, F. (2022) Numeracy-Meets: A series for Numeracy Tutors. Magazine article [Details] | |
| (2021) | Teachers’ self-perceptions of mathematical knowledge for teaching at the transition between primary and post-primary school. O’Meara, N., Prendergast, M., Cantley, I., Harbison, L. & O’Hara, C. (2021) Teachers’ self-perceptions of mathematical knowledge for teaching at the transition between primary and post-primary school. Magazine article [Details] | |
| (2016) | New Science Education Course at Trinity College Dublin - Science, 51(2), 41. Roche, J., & Prendergast, M. (2016) New Science Education Course at Trinity College Dublin - Science, 51(2), 41. Magazine article [Details] |
Newspaper Articles
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2023) | Leaving Cert students put off higher-level maths by workload. The Irish Examiner (2023) Leaving Cert students put off higher-level maths by workload. Newspaper Articles [Details] | |
| (2022) | Sense of belonging key for students’ progress. Irish Examiner (2022) Sense of belonging key for students’ progress. Newspaper Articles [Details] | |
| (2021) | Third of student teachers have financial difficulties. Irish Examiner (2021) Third of student teachers have financial difficulties. Newspaper Articles [Details] | |
| (2021) | We have a very middle class teaching profession here. Irish Examiner (2021) We have a very middle class teaching profession here. Newspaper Articles [Details] | |
| (2021) | Third of student teachers have financial difficulties. Irish Examiner (2021) Third of student teachers have financial difficulties. Newspaper Articles [Details] | |
| (2019) | Rise in honours Maths uptake to attain CAO bonus points 'has not improved standards'. Irish Independent (2019) Rise in honours Maths uptake to attain CAO bonus points 'has not improved standards'. Newspaper Articles [Details] | |
| (2019) | Why is it so expensive to become a teacher?. Irish Times (2019) Why is it so expensive to become a teacher?. Newspaper Articles [Details] | |
| (2017) | Staff shortages affecting time spent teaching maths at secondary schools. Irish Times (2017) Staff shortages affecting time spent teaching maths at secondary schools. Newspaper Articles [Details] | |
| (2017) | Variations in time that secondary schools devote to maths teaching putting some pupils at a severe disadvantage. Irish Independent (2017) Variations in time that secondary schools devote to maths teaching putting some pupils at a severe disadvantage. Newspaper Articles [Details] | |
| (2016) | Time spent on maths at schools varies by more than 100 hours. Irish Independent (2016) Time spent on maths at schools varies by more than 100 hours. Newspaper Articles [Details] | |
| (2016) | New learning tool can boost girls in ‘stem' subjects. Irish New (2016) New learning tool can boost girls in ‘stem' subjects. Newspaper Articles [Details] | |
| (2016) | Colourful cube helps engage girls more with maths. Irish Independent (2016) Colourful cube helps engage girls more with maths. Newspaper Articles [Details] |
Newsletter
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2022) | Lifting the Lid on the Grinds Culture in Ireland - A Focus on Mathematics. Duffy, L.L., Prendergast, M., O’Meara, N., & O'Rourke, I. (2022) Lifting the Lid on the Grinds Culture in Ireland - A Focus on Mathematics. Newsletter [Details] | |
| (2011) | Promoting Student Interest in Mathematics - NCE-MSTL Research and Resource Guide, 2(9). Prendergast, M. (2011) Promoting Student Interest in Mathematics - NCE-MSTL Research and Resource Guide, 2(9). Newsletter [Details] |
Radio Feature
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2023) | Higher Level Mathematics in Ireland. The Pat Kenny Show (2023) Higher Level Mathematics in Ireland. Radio Feature [Details] | |
| (2021) | Student teachers increasingly rely on parents and partners to finance studies. Cork Red FM (2021) Student teachers increasingly rely on parents and partners to finance studies. Radio Feature [Details] |
Professional Activities
Conference Contributions
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2024) | Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference (ESAI), Prendergast, M. and O’Meara, N. (2024) Students’ Perspectives on the Impact of Grinds in School Mathematics. [Oral Presentation], Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference (ESAI), Maynooth University , 04-APR-24 - 06-APR-24. [Details] | |
| (2024) | Association for Teacher Education in Europe (ATEE), Harbison, L., Prendergast, M., Cantley, I., & O'Meara, M. (2024) Teachers’ Perspectives on Teaching and Learning Mathematics at the Transition from Primary to Second-Level: Considerations for Professional Development. [Oral Presentation], Association for Teacher Education in Europe (ATEE), Bergamo, Italy , 29-MAY-24 - 01-JUN-24. [Details] | |
| (2023) | Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference (ESAI), Prendergast, M., Forster, A., O’Meara, N., O'Sullivan, K., and Faulkner, F. (2023) Numeracy-Meets: A Creative Response to the Professional Development Needs of Adult Numeracy Practitioners in Ireland. [Oral Presentation], Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference (ESAI), Stranmillis University College, Belfast , 30-MAR-23 - 01-APR-23. [Details] | |
| (2023) | Association for Teacher Education in Europe (ATEE), Prendergast, M., Forster, A., O’Meara, N., O'Sullivan, K., and Faulkner, F. (2023) Perspectives on a professional development model for adult numeracy practitioners in Ireland. [Oral Presentation], Association for Teacher Education in Europe (ATEE), Braga, Portugal , 28-OCT-23 - 29-OCT-23. [Details] | |
| (2023) | Association for Teacher Education in Europe (ATEE), Costa, J., O'Brien, W., Prendergast, M., Kennedy, D., O'Ceallaigh, T.J., Curtin, A., & Hall., K. (2023) Collaborative Alignment of Multiple Initial Teacher Education Programme Structures to National Accreditation Standards and University College Cork’s Academic Strate gy. [Oral Presentation], Association for Teacher Education in Europe (ATEE), Braga, Portugal , 26-OCT-23 - 28-OCT-23. [Details] | |
| (2023) | Irish Learning Technology Association EdTech Conference, Ryan, S., Prendergast, M., & Ní Ríordáin, M. (2023) Designing, implementing, and evaluating a blended learning business mathematics module in a technological university. [Oral Presentation], Irish Learning Technology Association EdTech Conference, Dublin , 01-JUN-23 - 02-JUN-23. [Details] | |
| (2023) | Adults Learning Mathematics - 30th Annual Conference, Ryan, S., Prendergast, M., & Ní Ríordáin, M. (2023) Evaluating the use of Interactive Video for the Online Learning component of a Blended Learning Service Mathematics Module. [Oral Presentation], Adults Learning Mathematics - 30th Annual Conference, University of Limerick , 03-JUL-23 - 05-JUL-23. [Details] | |
| (2022) | Association of Teacher Education in Europe Spring Conference (ATEE), Liston, J., Kaur, T., Prendergast, M., and Ni Dhuinn, M. (2022) Supporting student teachers’ reflective practice – Capturing the perspectives of School and University based teacher educators. [Oral Presentation], Association of Teacher Education in Europe Spring Conference (ATEE), Dublin , 25-MAY-22 - 27-MAY-22. [Details] | |
| (2022) | Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference (ESAI), Delahunty, T., Prendergast, M., & Ní Ríordáin, M. (2022) Gender stereotypes and self-concept as predictors of pre-service early childhood teachers’ STEM attitudes. [Oral Presentation], Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference (ESAI), Dublin , 07-APR-22 - 09-APR-22. [Details] | |
| (2021) | Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference (ESAI), Prendergast, M., O’Meara, N., Duffy, L.L., & O'Rourke, I. (2021) Mathematics Teachers’ Perceptions of the Grinds Culture in Ireland. [Oral Presentation], Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference (ESAI), Online , 25-MAR-21 - 26-MAR-21. [Details] | |
| (2020) | Clinical Fellows Association of Teacher Educators (U.S.) Annual Conference, Ní Dhuinn, M., Liston, J., Prendergast, M., & Kaur, T. (2020) Reflective Practice in Initial Teacher Education. [Oral Presentation], Clinical Fellows Association of Teacher Educators (U.S.) Annual Conference, Atlantic City , 15-FEB-20 - 19-FEB-20. [Details] | |
| (2020) | American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting (AERA), Liston, J., Ní Dhuinn, M., Prendergast, M., & Kaur, T. (2020) Reflective Practice in ITE-Exploring the Perspectives of University and School Based Teacher Educators. [Oral Presentation], American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting (AERA), San Francisco , 17-APR-20 - 20-APR-20. [Details] | |
| (2020) | Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference (ESAI), Ní Dhuinn, M., Liston, J., Prendergast, M., Kaur, T. (2020) Capturing the Voice of the Teacher Educator on student-teacher reflective practice. [Oral Presentation], Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference (ESAI), Online , 05-SEP-19 - 07-SEP-19. [Details] | |
| (2019) | British Society for Research into Learning Mathematics (BSRLM), Prendergast, M., Howie, J., & Brown, J. (2019) Teaching problem solving in mathematics in technology rich environments. [Oral Presentation], British Society for Research into Learning Mathematics (BSRLM), Belfast , 09-NOV-19. [Details] | |
| (2019) | American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting (AERA), Ní Dhuinn, McPhail, A., Dolan, R., Young, A.M., & M; Prendergast, (2019) Leveraging education research as an instrument in a “Post-Truth” Era to address national and infrastructural dilemmas in reconfiguring Initial Teacher Education programmes in Ireland. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting (AERA), Toronto . [Details] | |
| (2019) | American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting (AERA), Prendergast, M., Trakulphadetkrai, N.V., Harbison, L., & Miller, S. (2019) Irish Teachers’ Perceptions on the Integration of Children’s Literature in Mathematics Teaching and Learning. [Oral Presentation], American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting (AERA), Toronto . [Details] | |
| (2019) | American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting (AERA), Ní Dhuinn, M; Prendergast, M; Loxley, A (2019) ‘Minister can you spare a Euro?’: The financial and emotional costs of becoming a teacher. [Oral Presentation], American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting (AERA), Toronto . [Details] | |
| (2019) | European Educational Research Association Annual Conference (ECER), Forster, A, Faulkner, F, & Prendergast, M. (2019) Factors Affecting Student Progression. [Oral Presentation], European Educational Research Association Annual Conference (ECER), Hamburg . [Details] | |
| (2019) | European Educational Research Association Annual Conference(ECER), Liston, J., Ní Dhuinn, M., & Prendergast, M. (2019) Reflective Practice as A Space For Pre-Service Teachers To Engage With Critical Ideology Reflection. [Oral Presentation], European Educational Research Association Annual Conference(ECER), Hamburg , 02-SEP-19 - 06-SEP-19. [Details] | |
| (2019) | Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference (ESAI), Harbison, L., Prendergast, M., Cantley, I., O’Meara, N., & O’Hara, C. (2019) Teacher efficacy beliefs at the horizon between primary and secondary school mathematics education. [Oral Presentation], Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference (ESAI), Sligo , 11-APR-19 - 13-APR-19. [Details] | |
| (2019) | Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference (ESAI), Forster, A., Faulkner, F., & Prendergast, M. (2019) Access Foundation Student Progression at Dublin Institute of Technology: Supports and Hazards. [Oral Presentation], Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference (ESAI), Sligo . [Details] | |
| (2018) | Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference (ESAI), Prendergast, M; Breen, C; Bray, A; Faulkner, F; Carroll, B; Quinn, D; Carr, M (2018) Commonly held beliefs about mathematical problem solving. [Oral Presentation], Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference (ESAI), Dublin . [Details] | |
| (2018) | Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference (ESAI), Delaney, S; Burke, D; Gurly, AM; Prendergast, M (2018) Teachers’ Needs and Challenges with Differentiation and Cognitive Demand in Mathematics. [Oral Presentation], Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference (ESAI), Dublin . [Details] | |
| (2018) | Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference (ESAI), Ní Dhuinn, M; Prendergast, M; Loxley, A (2018) We’re not in the money- Part Two, The Bigger Picture” - Continuing to count the costs of being a PME student. [Oral Presentation], Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference (ESAI), Dublin . [Details] | |
| (2018) | Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference (ESAI), Byrne, C; Prendergast, M; Murphy, C (2018) The Ambiguity Effect and Curriculum Decision Making. [Oral Presentation], Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference (ESAI), Dublin . [Details] | |
| (2018) | Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference (ESAI), Liston, J; Ní Dhuinn, M; Prendergast, M (2018) Reflective practice; an opportunity to reinforce or re-evaluate beliefs and values. [Oral Presentation], Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference (ESAI), Dublin . [Details] | |
| (2018) | Teacher Education Policy in Europe (TEPE), Liston, J; Ní Dhuinn, M; Prendergast, M (2018) Fostering Critical Reflection in Student Teachers. [Oral Presentation], Teacher Education Policy in Europe (TEPE), Braga, Portugal . [Details] | |
| (2017) | Association for Teacher Education in Europe Annual Conference (ATEE), Ní Dhuinn, M; Prendergast, M; Loxley, A (2017) “Making ends meet”, the real costs of becoming a teacher in Ireland. [Oral Presentation], Association for Teacher Education in Europe Annual Conference (ATEE), Dubrovnik . [Details] | |
| (2017) | Association for Teacher Education in Europe Annual Conference (ATEE), Johnson, P.;Ní Shúilleabháin, A; Prendergast, M; Ní Ríordáin, M (2017) Pre-service mathematics teachers’ concerns relating to curricular reform - implications for initial teacher education programmes. [Oral Presentation], Association for Teacher Education in Europe Annual Conference (ATEE), Dubrovnik . [Details] | |
| (2017) | Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference (ESAI), Prendergast, M; O’Meara, N; O’Hara, C; Harbison, L; Cantley, I (2017) Strengthening the Bridge between Primary and Secondary Mathematics Education. [Oral Presentation], Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference (ESAI), Cork . [Details] | |
| (2017) | Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference (ESAI), Ní Dhuinn, M; Prendergast, M; Loxley, A (2017) “We’re not in the money” - Counting the costs of being a PME student. [Oral Presentation], Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference (ESAI), Cork . [Details] | |
| (2017) | Irish Association of Teachers in Special Education, O'Siorain, CA; Prendergast, M (2017) 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome: Mathematics and Being Numerate: an integral part of the all Ireland National Longitudinal Study of 22q. [Oral Presentation], Irish Association of Teachers in Special Education, Dublin . [Details] | |
| (2017) | European Educational Research Association Annual Conference (ECER), Byrne, C; Prendergast, M; Murphy, C (2017) Investigating Irish secondary teachers' concerns towards recent curriculum change. [Oral Presentation], European Educational Research Association Annual Conference (ECER), Coppenhagen . [Details] | |
| (2017) | Consortium of National and University Libraries (CONUL) Teaching and Learning Seminar, Miller, S; Harbison, L; Prendergast, M; Trakulphadetkrai, NV (2017) Responding to teachers’ perceptions of barriers to integration of children’s literature in mathematics teaching. [Oral Presentation], Consortium of National and University Libraries (CONUL) Teaching and Learning Seminar, Dublin . [Details] | |
| (2017) | British Society for Research into Learning Mathematics Autumn Conference (BSRLM), Cantley, I; O’Meara, N; Prendergast, M; Harbison, L; O’Hara, C (2017) A cross-national comparative study of teachers’ views on the transition from primary to post-primary mathematics education. [Oral Presentation], British Society for Research into Learning Mathematics Autumn Conference (BSRLM), Liverpool . [Details] | |
| (2016) | Adults Learning Mathematics Annual Conference (ALM), Prendergast, M., Spassiani, N. A., & Roche, J. (2016) Developing a Numeracy Module for Students with Intellectual Disability in Higher Education. [Oral Presentation], Adults Learning Mathematics Annual Conference (ALM), Maynooth University , 04-JUL-16 - 06-JUL-16. [Details] | |
| (2016) | European Educational Research Association Annual Conference (ECER), Cantley, I. & Prendergast, M. (2016) Evaluating the Impact of an Innovative Learning Resource on the Affective Domain in Mathematics Education. [Oral Presentation], European Educational Research Association Annual Conference (ECER), Dublin . [Details] | |
| (2016) | International Congress on Mathematical Education (ICME 13), Prendergast, M., Breen, C., Carr, M., & Faulkner, F. (2016) Investigating Third Level Lecturers' Awareness of Second Level Curriculum Reform. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], International Congress on Mathematical Education (ICME 13), Hamburg , 24-JUL-16 - 31-JUL-16. [Details] | |
| (2016) | International Congress on Mathematical Education (ICME 13), O’Meara, N., & Prendergast, M. (2016) Teaching Mathematics After Hours. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], International Congress on Mathematical Education (ICME 13), Hamburg , 24-JUL-16 - 31-JUL-16. [Details] | |
| (2016) | British Educational Research Association Annual Conference (BERA), Prendergast, M., O’Meara, N., O’Hara, C. & Harbison, L. (2016) Addressing the Transition from Primary to Secondary Mathematics Education in Ireland. [Oral Presentation], British Educational Research Association Annual Conference (BERA), University of Leeds . [Details] | |
| (2016) | European Educational Research Association Annual Conference (ECER), Prendergast, M., Faulkner, F., Breen, C., & Carr, M. (2016) Investigating how curriculum reform at second level is being perceived by third level mathematics lecturers. [Oral Presentation], European Educational Research Association Annual Conference (ECER), Dublin . [Details] | |
| (2016) | European Conference on eLearning, Bermingham, N., O’Rawe, M., Boland, T., & Prendergast, M. (2016) DIT GetSmart! Tailor-Made Mobile Application for the Orientation of First Year Third Level Students in the Dublin Institute of Technology. [Oral Presentation], European Conference on eLearning, Prague . [Details] | |
| (2016) | Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference (ESAI), O’Meara, N., & Prendergast, M. (2016) Mathematics After Hours. [Oral Presentation], Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference (ESAI), Galway . [Details] | |
| (2015) | British Educational Research Association Annual Conference (BERA), Prendergast, M. & Treacy, P. (2015) The Challenges of Curriculum Reform: A Focus on Algebra. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], British Educational Research Association Annual Conference (BERA), Queens University Belfast . [Details] | |
| (2015) | British Educational Research Association Annual Conference (BERA), Prendergast, M. & O’Meara, N. (2015) Is there Time in Irish Mathematics Education?. [Oral Presentation], British Educational Research Association Annual Conference (BERA), Queens University Belfast . [Details] | |
| (2015) | IMA International Conference on Barriers and Enablers to Learning Maths, Prendergast, M., Faulkner, F., & O’Hara, C. (2015) Language as a Barrier to Learning Mathematics. [Oral Presentation], IMA International Conference on Barriers and Enablers to Learning Maths, University of Glasgow . [Details] | |
| (2015) | 8th IMA Conference on Mathematical Education of Engineers, Carr, M., Prendergast, M., Breen, C., & Faulkner, F. (2015) How well do Engineering students retain core mathematical knowledge after a series of high threshold online mathematics tests. [Oral Presentation], 8th IMA Conference on Mathematical Education of Engineers, Loughborough University . [Details] | |
| (2015) | Mathematics and Being Numerate - 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome, O'Siorain, C.A., & Prendergast, M., O’Brien, A.M., McGuckin, C. (2015) Children's Research Network for Ireland and Northern Ireland Conference. [Poster Presentation], Mathematics and Being Numerate - 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome, Dublin . [Details] | |
| (2015) | Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference (ESAI), Prendergast, M. & Treacy, P. (2015) Mathematics in Transition: A Focus on Algebra. [Oral Presentation], Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference (ESAI), Maynooth . [Details] | |
| (2015) | European Educational Research Association Annual Conference (ECER), Prendergast, M., Faulkner, F., & O’Hara, C. (2015) The Effect of Language Skills on Students Mathematical Achievement. [Oral Presentation], European Educational Research Association Annual Conference (ECER), Budapest . [Details] | |
| (2014) | European Society for Engineering Education 17th SEFI MWG Seminar, Breen, C., Prendergast, M., & Carr, M. (2014) Investigating the Engagement of Students with Mathematics Learning Support. [Oral Presentation], European Society for Engineering Education 17th SEFI MWG Seminar, Dublin . [Details] | |
| (2013) | Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference (ESAI), Liston, M., Fitzmaurice, O., Johnson, P., O'Meara, N., O'Keeffe, L., & Prendergast, M. (2013) Adjusting to Project Maths: Challenges faced in Initial Teacher Education. [Oral Presentation], Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference (ESAI), Limerick . [Details] | |
| (2012) | International Congress on Mathematical Education (ICME 12), Prendergast, M., & O'Donoghue, J. (2012) Improving the Teaching and Learning of Algebra in Lower Second Level Irish Classrooms. [Oral Presentation], International Congress on Mathematical Education (ICME 12), Seoul, South Korea . [Details] | |
| (2011) | Ireland International Conference on Education, Prendergast, M., & O'Donoghue, J. (2011) Integrating Different Theoretical Perspectives in Research Design. [Oral Presentation], Ireland International Conference on Education, Dublin . [Details] | |
| (2010) | London International Conference on Education, Prendergast, M., & O'Donoghue, J. (2010) A Framework for Teaching Algebra to Develop and Maintain Interest. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], London International Conference on Education, London . [Details] | |
| (2010) | British Educational Research Association Annual Conference (BERA), Prendergast, M., & O'Donoghue, J. (2010) Enhancing Student Interest in Algebra. [Oral Presentation], British Educational Research Association Annual Conference (BERA), University of Warick . [Details] | |
| (2009) | British Educational Research Association Annual Conference (BERA), Prendergast, M., & O'Donoghue, J. (2009) An Investigation into the Nature of Effective Classroom Teaching in Mathematics with Special Reference to Junior Cycle. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], British Educational Research Association Annual Conference (BERA), University of Manchester . [Details] |
Honours and Awards
| Year | Title | Awarding Body | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | IRC Researcher of the Year Awards - Research Ally Prize | Irish Research Council | |
| 2021 | IRC New Foundations Award | Irish Research Council | |
| 2019 | The Teaching Council - John Coolahan Research Support Framework | The Teaching Council | |
| 2018 | The Teaching Council - John Coolahan Research Support Framework | The Teaching Council | |
| 2017 | Trinity College Dublin - Accelerated Advancement | Trinity College Dublin | |
| 2016 | IRC New Foundations Award | Irish Research Council | |
| 2015 | IRC New Foundations Award | Irish Research Council | |
| 2013 | Nominated for College Teaching Award | Dublin Institute of Technology | |
| 2007 | University of Limerick - Advanced Scholars Programme Scholarship | University of Limerick |
Professional Associations
| Association | Function | From / To | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish Mathematics Teachers Association | Member | / | |
| Educational Studies Association of Ireland | Member | / | |
| European Society for Research in Mathematics Education | Member | / |
Committees
| Committee | Function | From / To | |
|---|---|---|---|
| School of Education Digital Communication Committee | Chair | / | |
| School of Education Quality Review Steering Committee | Member | / | |
| School of Education Development Committee | Member | / | |
| School of Education Research and Innovation Committee | Member | / | |
| School of Education Research Ethics Committee | Member | / |
Employment
| Employer | Position | From / To | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity College Dublin | Assistant Professor in Mathematics Education | 01-SEP-14 / 12-APR-19 | |
| Dublin Institute of Technology | Assistant Lecturer in Mathematics | 02-SEP-12 / 29-AUG-14 | |
| University of Limerick | Co-ordinator of Mathematics Learning Centre | 02-APR-12 / 31-AUG-12 | |
| National Centre for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching and Learning | Project Officer | 01-AUG-11 / 30-MAR-12 | |
| University of Limerick | Part-time Mathematics Lecturer | 01-SEP-08 / 01-MAY-12 | |
| Scoil Pól, Kilfinane, Co Limerick | Part-time Teacher | 03-SEP-07 / 31-AUG-10 |
Education
| Year | Institution | Qualification | Subject | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | University of Limerick | B.Sc. | Physical Education and Mathematics | |
| 2011 | University of Limerick | PhD | Mathematics Education |
Outreach Activities
| Description | |
|---|---|
Joint Co-ordinator of Mathematics Tutoring for Presidents Volunteer Programme (PVP) (2010 – 2012): University students tutoring mathematics to second level pupils from schools in the local area in one evening per week. | |
Invited speaker at several education and mathematics education events (2014 - present) | |
Co-Chair of local organising committee for 15th International Conference of the Mathematics Education for the Future Project (Maynooth University, August 2019) | |
Co-organiser of annual numeracy conference with the National Adults Literacy Agency (NALA) (2014 - 2018) |
Journal Activities
| Journal | Role | To / From | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Mathematics And Its Applications | Referee | - | |
| International Journal Of Mathematical Education In Science And Technology | Referee | - | |
| Irish Educational Studies | Referee | - |
Other Activities
| Description | |
|---|---|
External Examiner for Initial Teacher Education programme at Queens University Belfast (2021 - Present) | |
External Examiner for Initial Teacher Education programme at MIC Thurles (2015 - 2018) | |
PhD External Examiner: - University of Glasgow (2017) - University of Western Australia (2021, 2022) | |
PhD Internal Examiner - Trinity College Dublin (2015 - 2018) - University College Cork (2018 - Present) |
Teaching Activities
Teaching Interests
I have a long-standing interest and passion for teaching and I think this is demonstrated by my foremost chosen career as a secondary school teacher and my subsequent decision to pursue a PhD with a focus on effective teaching. To date, I have a wide variety of teaching experiences which have helped me develop my skills and appreciate the importance of teaching. Such experiences have differed in terms of class sizes and students from different levels, abilities and cultures (primary, secondary and tertiary level, students with ID, Access and International students). Recent Postgraduates
| Graduation Year | Student Name | Institution | Degree Type | Thesis Title | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Annette Forster | Dublin Institute of Technology | PhD | Factors Affecting the Progression of Access Students to Undergraduate Studies | |
| 2022 | Christopher Byrne | Trinity College Dublin | PHD | An Investigation into the leading factors that affect teachers’ decision-making towards curricula change in Irish post-primary schools | |
| 2020 | Anna O'Brien | University College Cork | M.Ed. | Teachers' Experience with the Introduction of Co-Teaching in an Irish Post-Primary School | |
| 2019 | Anne Marie Morahan | Trinity College Dublin | M.Ed. | When adding up doesn't make sense | |
| 2019 | Jennifer Kelly | Trinity College Dublin | M.Ed. | Whole School Numeracy and Teacher Collaboration | |
| 2018 | Tandeep Kaur | Trinity College Dublin | M.Ed. | Mathematical writing as a mode of communication | |
| 2017 | Deirdre O'Connor | Trinity College Dublin | M.Ed. | A Study of Female Students Attitudes to Mathematics at Junior Cycle Level | |
| 2017 | Niamh Walshe | Trinity College Dublin | M.Ed. | An Exploration into the Potential Role of Social Media in Second Level Science Education in Ireland | |
| 2016 | Rasford Munga | Trinity College Dublin | M.Ed. | Examining Teachers' Perceptions of Technology in Secondary Mathematics Classrooms: Focus on Chipata District in Zambia |
Research Information
Internal Collaborators
| Name | Institute | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Máire Ní Ríordáin | University College Cork | IRELAND |
External Collaborators
| Name | Organisation / Institute | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Niamh O'Meara | University of Limerick | IRELAND | |
| Dr Melanie Ni Dhuinn | Marino Institute of Education | IRELAND | |
| Dr Ian Cantley | Queens University Belfast | NORTHERN IRELAND | |
| Dr Jennifer Liston | Mary Immaculate College, Limerick | IRELAND | |
| Dr. Patrick Johnson | University of Limerick | IRELAND | |
| Dr Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin | University College Dublin | IRELAND | |
| Dr. Cormac Breen | Technological University Dublin | IRELAND | |
| Dr. Michael Carr | Technological University Dublin | IRELAND | |
| Dr. Natthapoj Vincent Trakulphadetkrai | University of Reading | UNITED KINGDOM | |
| Dr Paraic Treacy | Mary Immaculate College, Thurles | IRELAND | |
| Dr. Fiona Faulkner | Technological University Dublin | IRELAND |
Contact details
- Mark Prendergast
Senior Lecturer in Mathematics Education - mark.prendergast@ucc.ie
- School of Education
Leeholme
O'Donovan's Road
UCC