26TRA367 Trigonometry That Makes Sense: Active & Real Life Approaches for Leaving Cert Ordinary Level

 

 

 

 

Date:    Thursday 5th March 2026
Time:    7.00 - 8.00 pm
Venue:  Online via Zoom

Target Audience: Leaving Cert Ordinary Maths Teachers

This webinar focuses on teaching trigonometry to Leaving Cert Ordinary Level students through active, engaging and real-life approaches. Emphasis will be placed on accessing students' prior knowledge of triangles, ratio and Pythagoras, and building new understanding of sine, cosine, tangent, and the sine and cosine rules from this foundation.

Participants will explore practical classroom strategies including mini-whiteboard activities, diagnostic questioning, spot-the-mistake tasks and structured problem-solving, with a strong focus on common OL misconceptions and exam readiness. All strategies shared will be classroom-ready and adaptable to mixed-ability settings.

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