Dr. Olivia Fitzmaurice
Biography
Olivia originally trained as a physical education and mathematics teacher at UL, and taught at secondary school for a number of years before returning to full time education. She completed a higher diploma in pure mathematics at Maynooth University before returning to UL to complete her PhD in mathematics education. Olivia is a lecturer in mathematics education on the Physical Education and PME in Mathematics Teaching programmes. She is also director of the Mathematics Learning Centre in UL.Research Interests
Olivia's research focuses mainly on preservice teachers' conceptual understanding of mathematics and effective practices in mathematics learning support.Research Collaborators
- James Freemyer - Joint Publication - Indiana Wesleyan University -USA
- Mairead Greene - Joint Publication - Rockhurst University -USA
Peer Reviewed Journals
The ‘Mathematics Problem’ and preservice post primary mathematics teachers–analysing 17 years of diagnostic test data
Fitzmaurice O.;Walsh R.;Burke K. (2019) The ‘Mathematics Problem’ and preservice post primary mathematics teachers–analysing 17 years of diagnostic test data. International Journal Of Mathematical Education In Science And Technology
`Crossing' the equals sign: insights into pre-service teachers' understanding of linear equations
Fitzmaurice O.;O'Meara N.;Johnson P.;Lacey S. (2018) `Crossing' the equals sign: insights into pre-service teachers' understanding of linear equations. Asia-Pacific Journal of Teacher Education
Crossing' the equals sign: Insights into pre-service teachers' understanding of linear equations
Fitzmaurice, O., O'Meara, N., Johnson, P. & Lacey, S. (2018) Crossing' the equals sign: Insights into pre-service teachers' understanding of linear equations. Asia Pacific Journal of Teacher Education :1-22
Crossing the equals sign: insights into pre-service teachers' understanding of linear equations
Fitzmaurice, O., O'Meara, N., Johnson, P., & Lacey S. (2018) Crossing the equals sign: insights into pre-service teachers' understanding of linear equations. Asia-Pacific Journal of Teacher Education :1-22
What Subject Matter Knowledge do second-level teachers need to know to teach trigonometry? An exploration and case study
Walsh, R., Fitzmaurice, O. and O'Donoghue, J. (2017) What Subject Matter Knowledge do second-level teachers need to know to teach trigonometry? An exploration and case study. Irish Educational Studies :273-306
What Subject Matter Knowledge do second-level teachers need to know to teach trigonometry? An exploration and case study
Walsh, R,Fitzmaurice, O,O'Donoghue, J (2017) What Subject Matter Knowledge do second-level teachers need to know to teach trigonometry? An exploration and case study. Irish Educational Studies :273-306
Old Habits Die Hard: An uphill struggle against rules without reason
O'Meara, N. , Fitzmaurice, O. & Johnson, P. (2017) Old Habits Die Hard: An uphill struggle against rules without reason. :91-109
Preparing Tutors for Mathematics Learning Support
Fitzmaurice, O., Cronin, A., Ni Fhloinn, E., O'Sullivan, C. and Walsh, R. (2016) Preparing Tutors for Mathematics Learning Support. MSOR Connections :14-21
'Ours is not to reason why, just invert and multiply': an insight into Irish prospective secondary teachers' conceptual understanding of the division of fractions
Slattery, J,Fitzmaurice, O (2014) 'Ours is not to reason why, just invert and multiply': an insight into Irish prospective secondary teachers' conceptual understanding of the division of fractions. Irish Educational Studies :467-488
Student perception of the impact of mathematics support in higher education
Ní Fhloinn E.;Fitzmaurice O.;Mac an Bhaird C.;O’Sullivan C. (2014) Student perception of the impact of mathematics support in higher education. International Journal Of Mathematical Education In Science And Technology :953-967
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 :635-647
The role of prior mathematical experience in predicting mathematics performance in higher education
Faulkner F.;Hannigan A.;Fitzmaurice O. (2014) The role of prior mathematical experience in predicting mathematics performance in higher education. International Journal Of Mathematical Education In Science And Technology :648-667
Why is statistics perceived as difficult and can practice during training change perceptions? Insights from a prospective mathematics teacher
Fitzmaurice O.;Leavy A.;Hannigan A. (2013) Why is statistics perceived as difficult and can practice during training change perceptions? Insights from a prospective mathematics teacher. Teaching Mathematics And Its Applications :230-248
If you're doubting yourself then, what's the fun in that? An exploration of why prospective secondary mathematics teachers perceive statistics as difficult
Leavy A.;Hannigan A.;Fitzmaurice O. (2013) If you're doubting yourself then, what's the fun in that? An exploration of why prospective secondary mathematics teachers perceive statistics as difficult. Journal Of Statistics Education
An investigation of prospective secondary mathematics teachers' conceptual knowledge of and attitudes towards statistics
Hannigan A.;Gill O.;Leavy A. (2013) An investigation of prospective secondary mathematics teachers' conceptual knowledge of and attitudes towards statistics. Journal Of Mathematics Teacher Education :427-449
Student non-engagement with mathematics learning supports
An Bhaird C.;Fitzmaurice O.;Nífhloinn E.;O'sullivan C. (2013) Student non-engagement with mathematics learning supports. Teaching Mathematics And Its Applications :191-205
An innovative approach to evaluating the university of Limerick's mathematics learning centre
Carroll C.;Gill O. (2012) An innovative approach to evaluating the university of Limerick's mathematics learning centre. Teaching Mathematics And Its Applications :199-214
Complementing mathematics support with online MathsCasts
Loch B.;Gill O.;Croft A. (2011) Complementing mathematics support with online MathsCasts. Anziam Journal
Complementing mathematics support with online MathsCasts
Loch, B,Gill, O,Croft, AC (2011) Complementing mathematics support with online MathsCasts. Anziam Journal :561-575
Trends in the mathematical competency of university entrants in Ireland by leaving certificate mathematics grade
Faulkner F., Hannigan A., Gill O. (2010) Trends in the mathematical competency of university entrants in Ireland by leaving certificate mathematics grade. Teaching Mathematics And Its Applications :76-93
Trends in performance of science and technology students (1997-2008) in Ireland
Gill O., O'Donoghue J., Faulkner F., Hannigan A. (2010) Trends in performance of science and technology students (1997-2008) in Ireland. International Journal Of Mathematical Education In Science And Technology :323-339
Books
Book Chapters
An Investigation into the statistics education of preservice mathematics teachers in an Irish University
Fitzmaurice O.;Hannigan A.;Leavy A. (2015) An Investigation into the statistics education of preservice mathematics teachers in an Irish University. The Teaching and Learning of Statistics: International Perspectives :315-325
Edited Books
Other Journals
Conference Publications
24th ICMI Study Group Meeting on School Mathematics Curriculum Reforms: Challenges, Changes and Opportunities
O'Meara, N., Fitzmaurice, O., Johnson, P., Prendergast, M., and Freemyer, J. (2018) 24th ICMI Study Group Meeting on School Mathematics Curriculum Reforms: Challenges, Changes and Opportunities.
British Society for Research into Learning Mathematics (BSRLM) Day Conference
Ryan, M.., Fitzmaurice, O., and Johnson, P. (2018) British Society for Research into Learning Mathematics (BSRLM) Day Conference.
Adults Learning Mathematics 25th Annual Conference (ALM-25)
Ryan, M., Fitzmaurice, O., and Johnson, P. (2018) Adults Learning Mathematics 25th Annual Conference (ALM-25).
Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI)
Ryan, M., Fitzmaurice O., and Johnson, P. (2018) Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI).
The 42nd Annual ATEE Conference
Freemyer, J., Johnson, P. and Fitzmaurice, O. (2017) The 42nd Annual ATEE Conference.
18th Annual Global Conference of the International Leadership Association
Freemyer, J., Johnson, P., and Fitzmaurice, O (2016) 18th Annual Global Conference of the International Leadership Association.
13th International Congress of Mathematics Education (ICME)
Fitzmaurice, O., Johnson, P., O'Meara, N., and Lacey, S. (2016) 13th International Congress of Mathematics Education (ICME).
Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA) 38
O'Keeffe, L., Fitzmaurice, O. and Johnson, P. (2015) Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA) 38.
Educational Studies Association of Ireland
Liston, M., Fitzmaurice, O., Johnson, P., O'Meara, N., O'Keeffe, L. and Prendergast, M. (2013) Educational Studies Association of Ireland.
THE CHANGING PROFILE OF THIRD LEVEL SERVICE MATHEMATICS IN IRELAND (1997-2010)
Faulkner, F,Hannigan, A,Gill, O,Pytlak, M,Rowland, T,Swoboda, E (2011) THE CHANGING PROFILE OF THIRD LEVEL SERVICE MATHEMATICS IN IRELAND (1997-2010). Proceedings Of The Seventh Congress Of The European Society For Research In Mathematics Education (Cerme 7) :1992-2001
THE ROLE OF VIDEO-BASED EXPERIENCES IN THE TEACHER EDUCATION OF PRE-SERVICE MATHEMATICS TEACHERS
Liston, M,Gill, O,Pytlak, M,Rowland, T,Swoboda, E (2011) THE ROLE OF VIDEO-BASED EXPERIENCES IN THE TEACHER EDUCATION OF PRE-SERVICE MATHEMATICS TEACHERS. Proceedings Of The Seventh Congress Of The European Society For Research In Mathematics Education (Cerme 7) :2727-2736
Thirteenth International Conference of Adults Learning Mathematics - A Research Forum
Gill, O. and J. O'Donoghue (2006) Thirteenth International Conference of Adults Learning Mathematics - A Research Forum. :*-*
Thirteenth International Conference of Adults Learning Mathematics - A Research Forum
Gill, O. and J. O'Donoghue (2006) Thirteenth International Conference of Adults Learning Mathematics - A Research Forum. :*-*
First International Conference on Research in Mathematics Education
Gill, O. and J. O'Donoghue (2005) First International Conference on Research in Mathematics Education. :265-277
Twelveth International Conference of Adults Learning Mathematics ¿V A Research Forum
Gill, O. and J. O'Donoghue (2005) Twelveth International Conference of Adults Learning Mathematics ¿V A Research Forum. :*-*
Conference Contributions
13th International Congress on Mathematical Education
Walsh, R., Fitzmaurice, O., O'Donoghue, J. (2016) 13th International Congress on Mathematical Education.
Adults Learning Mathematics (ALM) 22
Walsh, R., Fitzmaurice, O. (2015) Adults Learning Mathematics (ALM) 22.
6th Teaching and Learning Day: Improving Retention by Identifying and Supporting At-Risk Students
Walsh, R., Fitzmaurice, O. (2015) 6th Teaching and Learning Day: Improving Retention by Identifying and Supporting At-Risk Students.
PechaKucha Seminar
Walsh, R., Fitzmaurice, O., O'Donoghue, J. (2015) PechaKucha Seminar.
NUI Galway - UL Alliance Engineering, Informatics and Science Research Day 2013
Walsh, R., Fitzmaurice, O. (2013) NUI Galway - UL Alliance Engineering, Informatics and Science Research Day 2013.
Published Reports
Editorials
Book Reviews
Other Publications
A comparison of the mathematical performance of mature students and traditional students over a 10-year period
Faulkner, F,Fitzmaurice, O,Hannigan, A (2016) A comparison of the mathematical performance of mature students and traditional students over a 10-year period. Irish Educational Studies :337-359
Mathematics Support for Adult Learners
Gill, O; O'Donoghue, J (2006) Mathematics Support for Adult Learners. American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene
Analysis of Leaving Certificate Mathematics as Preparation for Service Mathematics Courses in UL
Gill, O; O'Donoghue, J (2005) Analysis of Leaving Certificate Mathematics as Preparation for Service Mathematics Courses in UL. American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene
What Counts as Service Mathematics Teaching in Irish Universities
Gill, O (2005) What Counts as Service Mathematics Teaching in Irish Universities.
An Irish Perspective on the 'Mathematics Problem'
Gill, O; O'Donoghue, J (2004) An Irish Perspective on the 'Mathematics Problem'. American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene