The Pilot Maths Centre at the North West Regional College


Abstract


This paper discusses the establishment in 2015 of the first Maths Centre in any Further and Higher Education College in Northern Ireland. In particular, it considers the rationale for its development, how it was set up and how it runs. It also presents initial figures and feedback, and plans for future developments.


Keywords


Mathematics, Maths Centre, Further Education, Higher Education.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21100/msor.v15i1.362

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