26TRA652 Capture Students Interest with Engaging Teaching Strategies for LCHL Financial Maths
Date: Thursday 24th September 2026
Time: 7.00 - 8.00 pm
Venue: Online via Zoom
Target Audience: Post Primary Leaving Certificate HL Maths Teachers
- Differentiate between key financial maths scenarios including present value, future value, savings, loans, pensions and amortisations.
- Apply practical teaching strategies that help students develop conceptual understanding before introducing formal calculations.
- Use active learning approaches to support students in recognising patterns and modelling financial situations using geometric series.
- Adapt and implement classroom ready resources to increase student engagement and confidence in Leaving Certificate Higher Level Financial Maths.
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.
Course Details
| Course Start Date / Time | 24-09-2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
| Cut off date | 24-09-2026 7:15 pm |
| Available place | 1000 |
| Fee | Free |
| Number Hours | 1 |
| Speaker | Amanda McGinn |
| Location | Online |
