Teaching Interests
I teach a range of mathematical modules to undergraduate students across a range of different programmes including students studying Physical Education and Mathematics; Mathematical Sciences; Financial Mathematics and Law Plus, among others. IN the 2018/19 academic year I am responsible for co-ordinating modules in the areas of:
- Algebra & Discrete Mathematics (2 modules)
- Group Theory (1 module)
- Geometry (1 module).
In the past I have co-ordinated a mathematics pedagogy module for undergraduate, pre-service mathematics teachers and I have acted as a guest lecture in the following modules:
- PME Pedagogy
- Number Theory
- Pure Mathematics
Publications
Books
Mathematical Modelling for Teachers: A practical guide to applicable mathematics education
Maasz, J., O'Meara, N., Johnson, P. & O'Donoghue, J.
(2018)
Mathematical Modelling for Teachers: A practical guide to applicable mathematics education
Netherlands :
Springer
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-00431-6
Peer Reviewed Journals
Factors supporting and inhibiting teachers' use of manipulatives around the primary to post-primary education transition
Johnson P.;O'Meara N.;Leavy A.
(2020)
Factors supporting and inhibiting teachers' use of manipulatives around the primary to post-primary education transition
In International Journal Of Mathematical Education In Science And Technology;
DOI: 10.1080/0020739X.2020.1736348
Is there a point? Teachers’ perceptions of a policy incentivizing the study of advanced mathematics
Prendergast M.;O’Meara N.;Treacy P.
(2020)
Is there a point? Teachers’ perceptions of a policy incentivizing the study of advanced mathematics
In Journal Of Curriculum Studies;
DOI: 10.1080/00220272.2020.1790666
Designing a national blended learning program for “out-of-field” mathematics teacher professional development
Goos M.;O’Donoghue J.;Ní Ríordáin M.;Faulkner F.;Hall T.;O’Meara N.
(2020)
Designing a national blended learning program for “out-of-field” mathematics teacher professional development
In Zdm - Mathematics Education;
DOI: 10.1007/s11858-020-01136-y
[ULIR]
Framework for analysing continuity in students’ learning experiences during primary to secondary transition in mathematics
Cantley I.;O’Meara N.;Prendergast M.;Harbison L.;O’Hara C.
(2020)
Framework for analysing continuity in students’ learning experiences during primary to secondary transition in mathematics
In Irish Educational Studies;
DOI: 10.1080/03323315.2020.1779108
Bridging the primary to secondary school mathematics divide: Teachers' perspectives
Prendergast, M., O'Meara, N., O'Hara, C., Harbison, L. & Cantley, I.
(2019)
Bridging the primary to secondary school mathematics divide: Teachers' perspectives
In Issues In Educational Research;
Bridging the primary to secondary school mathematics divide: Teachers’ perspectives
Prendergast M.;O’meara N.;O’hara C.;Harbison L.;Cantley I.
(2019)
Bridging the primary to secondary school mathematics divide: Teachers’ perspectives
In Issues In Educational Research;
A comparative study investigating the use of manipulative at the transition from primary to post-primary education
O'Meara, N., Johnson, P. & Leavy, A.
(2019)
A comparative study investigating the use of manipulative at the transition from primary to post-primary education
In International Journal Of Mathematical Education In Science And Technology;
DOI: 10.1080/0020739X.2019.1634842
Teachers’ self-perceptions of mathematical knowledge for teaching at the transition between primary and post-primary school
O’Meara N.;Prendergast M.;Cantley I.;Harbison L.;O’Hara C.
(2019)
Teachers’ self-perceptions of mathematical knowledge for teaching at the transition between primary and post-primary school
In International Journal Of Mathematical Education In Science And Technology;
DOI: 10.1080/0020739X.2019.1589004
A “new normal”: Teachers’ experiences of the day-to-day impact of incentivising the study of advanced mathematics
Treacy P.;Prendergast M.;O’Meara N.
(2019)
A “new normal”: Teachers’ experiences of the day-to-day impact of incentivising the study of advanced mathematics
In Research In Mathematics Education;
DOI: 10.1080/14794802.2019.1668832
Pre-service mathematics teachers' use of the mathematics register
Lane C.;O'Meara N.;Walsh R.
(2019)
Pre-service mathematics teachers' use of the mathematics register
In Issues In Educational Research;
Teachers' self-perceptions of mathematical knowledge for teaching at the transition between primary and post-primary school
O'Meara, N., Prendergast, M. Cantley, I., Harbison, L. & O'Hara, C.
(2019)
Teachers' self-perceptions of mathematical knowledge for teaching at the transition between primary and post-primary school
In International Journal Of Mathematical Education In Science And Technology;
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/0020739X.2019.1589004
Pre-service mathematics teachers' use of the mathematics register
Lane, C., O'Meara, N. and Walsh, R.
(2019)
Pre-service mathematics teachers' use of the mathematics register
In Issues In Educational Research;
Teaching Mathematics After Hours
O'Meara, N. & Prendergast, M.
(2018)
Teaching Mathematics After Hours
In Journal Of Curriculum Studies;
DOI: 10.1080/00220272.2018.1535666
Time allocated to mathematics in post-primary schools in Ireland: are we in double trouble?
O'Meara, N. & Prendergast, M.
(2018)
Time allocated to mathematics in post-primary schools in Ireland: are we in double trouble?
In International Journal Of Mathematical Education In Science And Technology;
DOI: 10.1080/0020739X.2017.1409369
Time allocated to mathematics in post-primary schools in Ireland: are we in double trouble?
O'Meara, N,Prendergast, M
(2018)
Time allocated to mathematics in post-primary schools in Ireland: are we in double trouble?
In International Journal Of Mathematical Education In Science And Technology;
DOI: 10.1080/0020739X.2017.1409369
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
In Asia Pacific Journal of Teacher Education;
DOI: 10.1080/1359866X.2018.1539216
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
In 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
In Asia-Pacific Journal of Teacher Education;
DOI: 10.1080/1359866X.2018.1539216
A Profile of Mathematics Instruction Time in Irish Second Level Schools
Prendergast, M. & O'Meara, N.
(2017)
A Profile of Mathematics Instruction Time in Irish Second Level Schools
In Irish Educational Studies;
DOI: 10.1080/03323315.2016.1229209
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
A profile of mathematics instruction time in Irish second level schools
Prendergast, M,O'Meara, N
(2017)
A profile of mathematics instruction time in Irish second level schools
In Irish Educational Studies;
DOI: 10.1080/03323315.2016.1229209
Assigning Mathematics Instruction Time in Secondary Schools: What are the influential factors
Prendergast, M. & O'Meara, N.
(2017)
Assigning Mathematics Instruction Time in Secondary Schools: What are the influential factors
In International Journal Of Mathematical Education In Science And Technology;
DOI: 10.1080/0020739X.2016.1192231
Assigning mathematics instruction time in secondary schools: what are the influential factors?
Prendergast, M,O'Meara, N
(2016)
Assigning mathematics instruction time in secondary schools: what are the influential factors?
In International Journal Of Mathematical Education In Science And Technology;
DOI: 10.1080/0020739X.2016.1192231
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.
In International Journal Of Mathematical Education In Science And Technology;
DOI: 10.1080/0020739X.2013.868538
Other Journals
A Time Profile of Mathematics in a "Gap Year" in Irish Secondary Schools
Prendergast, M. & O'Meara, N.
(2016)
A Time Profile of Mathematics in a "Gap Year" in Irish Secondary Schools
In European Journal of Science and Mathematics Education ;
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
Tsukuba, Japan
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)
Hamburg, Germany
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
Limerick, Ireland
Published Reports
Time in Mathematics Education: A national study analysing the time allocated to mathematics in Ireland.
O'Meara, N. & Prendergast, M.
(2017)
Time in Mathematics Education: A national study analysing the time allocated to mathematics in Ireland.
Limerick :
EPISTEM
Articles
Teaching mathematics after hours
O’Meara N.;Prendergast M.
(2018)
Teaching mathematics after hours
In Journal Of Curriculum Studies;
DOI: 10.1080/00220272.2018.1535666