26TRA371 Making Sense of Integration: Building form Functions, Graphs and Real life Meaning at Leaving Certificate Higher Level

Date:    Thursday 16th April 2026
Time:    7.00 - 8.00 pm 
Venue:  Online via Zoom

Target Audience:  Leaving Cert Higher Level Maths Teachers

This webinar explores Leaving Cert Higher Level integration through a practical, real-life approach, building on students' prior knowledge of functions and graphs. Integration is presented as a natural extension of familiar ideas, helping students understand what they are calculating, particularly the meaning of the constant of integration.

A range of active learning strategies will be modelled to address common Higher Level misconceptions and support understanding.

The session also highlights efficient, exam-focused teaching approaches, helping teachers present integration as a clear structure and manageable topic. All strategies shared will be classroom-ready and directly applicable to Leaving Cert Higher Level Mathematics.

Bio of Presenter: Amanda McGinn

Amanda McGinn is the owner and creator of Mrs Maths Ireland. Amanda has a creative flare which is evident in the engaging resources, lessons and presentations she creates, designed to ease students and teachers most common pain points. You will find her on Instagram(@MrsMathsIreland) daily, sharing tips, tricks and advice. Amanda has 8 years teaching experience in a variety of school settings, 7 of those as a exam craft examiner & 5 as a state examiner