Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Research interests
Mathematics anxiety among mature students.
Impact of mathematics anxiety on mathematics education at primary and second level.
Turning points in a student's engagement with mathematics.
Life story research as a method of understanding mathematics anxiety.
Mixed methods research as an approach to studying mathematics anxiety.
Mathematics anxiety among secondary teachers of mathematics
Mature students' transition to higher education.
Assessment strategies for service mathematics.
Education/Academic qualification
Mathematics Education, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), An Investigation into the Extent and Derivation of Mathematics Anxiety among Mature Students in Ireland. , University of Limerick, Ireland
2012 → 2019
Award Date: 30 Aug 2019
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Information Technology for Strategic Management, Master, An exploration of training and development practices and opportunities for augmenting competitive advantage for small-to-medium hospitality enterprises, Dublin Institute of Technology
2002 → 2004
Award Date: 5 Feb 2005
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Computing Science, Postgraduate Diploma, Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC)
1999 → 2001
Award Date: 14 Dec 2001
German Linguistics, Master, University College Dublin
1997 → 1999
Award Date: 24 Apr 1999
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Liberal Arts, Bachelor, Mary Immaculate College
1993 → 1997
Award Date: 24 Oct 1997
External positions
Co-Chair Mathematical Resilience Network - Ireland, Mathematical Resilience Network
12 Jun 2023 → …
Lecturer in Business, St Patrick's College, Thurles
2007 → 2016
Programme Specialist in Business, Tipperary Institute
2007 → 2008
Lecturer in Information Systems, Dublin Institute of Technology
2002 → 2007
Assistant Lecturer in Computing, Dublin Institute of Technology
2000 → 2002
PT Lecturer, Dublin Institute of Technology
1998 → 2000
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‘Travelling a Rocky Road’ - Insights into the impact of mathematics anxiety on adults’ mathematics journeys and how this can inform practice
Ryan, M., 2025, In: Adults Learning Mathematics International Journal. p. 1-19 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Mathematical resilience global developments: Ireland
Ryan, M., Para, T., Quiceno, J., Yorgun, V., HN, M., Mudadigwa, B., Figiacone, S. & Dillard, A., 2024, The mathematical resilience book: How everyone can progress in mathematics. Johnston-Wilder, S. & Lee, C. (eds.). 1 ed. London: Routledge Taylor & Francis GroupResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Mathematics anxiety as a global problem: Ireland
Ryan, M., Para, T., Quiceno, J., Yorgun, V., HN, M., Mudadigwa, B., Figiacone, S. & Dillard, A., 2024, The Mathematical Resilience Book: How everyone can progress in mathematics. Johnston-Wilder, S. & Lee, C. (eds.). 1 ed. London: Routledge Taylor & Francis GroupResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Mathematics anxiety in undergraduate business studies students
McCullagh, O., Ryan, M. & Fitzmaurice, O., 15 Mar 2024, In: Teaching Mathematics and its Applications. 43, 2, p. 125-146 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Reflective writing: Transforming Mathematics Teaching through Insights into Student Difficulties
Ryan, M., 2024.Research output: Published contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Investigating mathematics anxiety among mature students in service mathematics courses using the mathematics anxiety scale U.K.
Ryan, M., Fitzmaurice, O. & Johnson, P., 22 Mar 2023, In: International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Divorce, evil, and the regime of terror: personal characterisations of mathematics in the lives of mature students
Ryan, M. D., Fitzmaurice, O. & Johnson, P., Oct 2019, In: Adults Learning Mathematics International Journal. 14, 1, p. 34-40 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus)
Activities
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Implementing mastery approaches for the reduction of maths anxiety in pre-service teachers
Ryan, M. (Examiner - Undergraduate Programme)
28 Nov 2024Activity: Examination & Postgraduate Supervision › Examination
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‘Should I Stay or Should I Go?’ - Insights into the Impact of Mathematics Anxiety on Undergraduate Students’ Engagement with Service Mathematics.
Ryan, M. (Speaker)
17 Jul 2024 → 19 Jul 2024Activity: Conference Presentations or Invited Speaker Events › Conference Presentations
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Working with Teachers: The Irish Context
Ryan, M. (Speaker)
4 Jul 2024Activity: Conference Presentations or Invited Speaker Events › Oral presentation
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An Exploration of the Implementation of a Mathematics Dynamic Assessment with Pupils Experiencing Mathematics Difficulties in the Irish Education System using Yin's Case Study Methodology
Ryan, M. (Examiner - Doctorate)
Jun 2024Activity: Examination & Postgraduate Supervision › Examination
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From mathematics anxiety to mathematical resilience
Ryan, M. (Participant)
9 Mar 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Developing mathematical resilience workshop
Ryan, M. (Participant)
12 Jun 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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“Dear Mathematics – I’m not a Therapist, Solve Your Own Problems!” – A Mixed Methods Examination of the Effect of a Pilot Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Intervention on the Mathematics Anxiety and Mathematics Teaching Efficacy Beliefs of Pre-Service Primary School Teachers in Ireland
Ryan, M. (Supervisor - Doctorate) & Leavy, A. (Supervisor - Doctorate)
2021 → 2024Activity: Examination & Postgraduate Supervision › Postgraduate Supervision
Press/Media
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This Tipperary college wants to help secondary school teachers tackle math anxiety
20/02/24
1 item of Media coverage
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Experts to discuss 'maths anxiety' at upcoming MTU workshop
2/06/23
1 item of Media coverage
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