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What to Expect from Maths in 2025
With the 2025 Leaving Cert Maths paper fast approaching, we’ve analysed trends from 2020–2024, including deferred papers, to give you the most accurate predictions possible. Here’s everything you should focus on.
📄 Paper 1 – Concepts & Skills
📘 What Came Up in 2024
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Q1: Algebra (manipulating formulae), Algebra (simultaneous equations)
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Q2: Complex numbers (solving equations), Complex numbers (De Moivre’s theorem), Complex numbers (graphing)
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Q3: Integration, Differentiation
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Q4: Differentiation (first principles), Functions/Differentiation
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Q5: Sequences
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Q6: Algebra, Functions (composite)
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Q7: Financial maths, Differentiation, Integration
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Q8: Functions/Differentiation/Graphs
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Q9: Geometry, Differentiation, Algebra (manipulating formulae)
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Q10: Functions/Differentiation, Integration, Algebra (word problem)
📄 Paper 2 – Concepts & Skills
📘 What Came Up in 2024
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Q1: Statistics
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Q2: Probability
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Q3: Geometry, Trigonometry (equation)
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Q4: Construction: centroid, Theorem 11
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Q5: The circle
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Q6: The line, Probability
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Q7: Probability, Statistics (hypothesis test)
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Q8: Geometry
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Q9: The circle, The line
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Q10: Trigonometry, Geometry, Probability
General Patterns in LC Maths Question
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Practice is Key: Regularly work through past papers to familiarize yourself with question formats and topics.
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Understand Concepts: Focus on understanding underlying concepts rather than rote memorization.
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Time Management: Practice under timed conditions to improve speed and accuracy.
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Seek Help: If struggling with specific topics, consider seeking help from teachers or study groups.
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Use Resources: Utilize available resources such as textbooks, online tutorials, and revision guides.
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📊 What Came Up in 2020–2024?
Here’s a snapshot of what’s been tested most often:
🧠 Frequently Asked Questions
What experiments are likely for Maths in 2025?
Simple Pendulum, Snell’s law, Joule’s law, and Resistance vs Temperature are all strong candidates based on trends.
Do deferred exams affect the main paper?
Sometimes – recent years show overlap between deferred and main papers. It’s worth checking the 2024 deferred paper once released.
📄 Deferred Papers – Do They Matter?
Yes – and no. The SEC usually avoids repeating experiments year-to-year. But in 2023, two experiments from the 2023 deferred paper were reused in 2024.
Plus, the 2022 deferred paper had three overlaps with the 2023 paper.
🔍 Watch this space: If the 2024 deferred paper is released soon, study it closely.
