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

Publications

Peer Reviewed Journals

2019

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

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2018

`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

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2018

‘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

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2018

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

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2017

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

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2017

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

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2017

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

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2016

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

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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

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

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2014

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

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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 :635-647

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2014

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

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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

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

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2013

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

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2013

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

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2013

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

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2012

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

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2011

Complementing mathematics support with online MathsCasts

Loch B.;Gill O.;Croft A. (2011) Complementing mathematics support with online MathsCasts. Anziam Journal

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2011

Complementing mathematics support with online MathsCasts

Loch, B,Gill, O,Croft, AC (2011) Complementing mathematics support with online MathsCasts. Anziam Journal :561-575

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2010

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

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2010

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

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Books

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Book Chapters

2015

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

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Edited Books

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Other Journals

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Conference Publications

2018

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.

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2018

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.

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2018

Adults Learning Mathematics 25th Annual Conference (ALM-25)

Ryan, M., Fitzmaurice, O., and Johnson, P. (2018) Adults Learning Mathematics 25th Annual Conference (ALM-25).

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2018

Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI)

Ryan, M., Fitzmaurice O., and Johnson, P. (2018) Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI).

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2017

The 42nd Annual ATEE Conference

Freemyer, J., Johnson, P. and Fitzmaurice, O. (2017) The 42nd Annual ATEE Conference.

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2016

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.

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2016

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).

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2015

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.

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2013

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.

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2011

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

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2011

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

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2006

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. :*-*

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2006

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. :*-*

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2005

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

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2005

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. :*-*

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Conference Contributions

2016

13th International Congress on Mathematical Education

Walsh, R., Fitzmaurice, O., O'Donoghue, J. (2016) 13th International Congress on Mathematical Education.

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2015

Adults Learning Mathematics (ALM) 22

Walsh, R., Fitzmaurice, O. (2015) Adults Learning Mathematics (ALM) 22.

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2015

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.

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2015

PechaKucha Seminar

Walsh, R., Fitzmaurice, O., O'Donoghue, J. (2015) PechaKucha Seminar.

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2013

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.

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Published Reports

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Editorials

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Book Reviews

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Other Publications

2016

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

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2006

Mathematics Support for Adult Learners

Gill, O; O'Donoghue, J (2006) Mathematics Support for Adult Learners. American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene

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2005

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

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2005

What Counts as Service Mathematics Teaching in Irish Universities

Gill, O (2005) What Counts as Service Mathematics Teaching in Irish Universities.

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2004

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

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