Science and mathematics integration has long been recommended as a way to increase
student conceptual understanding of, interest in and motivation to learn both subjects.
However, attempts to develop a model to integrate science and mathematics have not
resulted in a consensus regarding optimal curricular organisation. This research therefore
has designed and developed a curriculum model for assisting teachers to integrate
mathematics into science in second-level education in Ireland. This chapter reports on some …

Science and mathematics integration has long been recommended as a way to increase
student conceptual understanding of, interest in, and motivation to learn both subjects.
Recent interest in STEM education has also lead to calls for increased integration of these
areas in order to provide students with the critical tools they need to deal with the multi-
faceted and complex problems of sustainability that they will face as citizens. However,
attempts to develop a model to integrate just two of the STEM subjects, that is, science and …