Eabhnat NI Fhloinn
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Dr. Eabhnat Ní Fhloinn is an Associate Professor in the School of Mathematical Sciences and the Director of DCU Maths Learning Centre. She has undertaken this role since 2007; prior to this, she was Manager of DIT Maths Learning Centre for two years. Her PhD is in biometric cryptography from Trinity College Dublin, where she also undertook her BA in Mathematics.
Her research interests now lie in the area of mathematics education, with particular focus on the transition from post-primary mathematics to higher education; mathematics support in higher education; mathematics diagnostic testing of incoming university students; mathematics for engineers; and assessment in mathematics.
Dr. Ní Fhloinn was the inaugural Chairperson of the Irish Mathematics Learning Support Network (IMLSN) from 2009 – 2011 and served as PRO on the IMLSN committee until 2020. She is a member of CASTeL, the Centre for the Advancement of STEM Teaching and Learning in DCU.
Book Chapter
Year | Publication | |
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2021 | Eabhnat Ní Fhloinn and Michael Carr (2021) 'Mathematics Learning Support in Higher Education' In: Docência da Matemática no Ensino Superior (Estratégias de Ensino e Sucesso Académico: Boas Práticas no Ensino Superior). Coimbra : CINEP/IPC. [Link] | |
2020 | Carr, M.; Mc Grath, M.; Ní Fhloinn, E. (2020) 'Laplace transforms: Engineering applications of Laplace transforms' In: Calculus for Engineering Students: Fundamentals, Real Problems, and Computers. [Link] [DOI] |
Published Report
Year | Publication | |
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2014 | O'Sullivan, C., Mac an Bhaird, C., Fitzmaurice, O. and Ní Fhloinn, E. (2014) Student Evaluation of Mathematics Learning Support: insights from a large scale multi-institutional survey. NCE-MSTL, . [Link] |
Peer Reviewed Journal
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2023 | Ní Shé, C.; Ní Fhloinn, E.; Mac an Bhaird, C. (2023) 'TeRMEd: a framework for educators to aid in the design and evaluation of technology-enhanced resources in mathematics'. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, . [Link] [DOI] | |
2023 | Fitzsimons, A.; Ní Fhloinn, E. (2023) 'The cops model for collaborative problem-solving in mathematics'. Irish Educational Studies, . [Link] [DOI] | |
2023 | Caitríona Ní Shé; Ciarán Mac an Bhaird; Eabhnat Ní Fhloinn (2023) 'Factors that influence student engagement with technology-enhanced resources for formative assessments in first-year undergraduate mathematics'. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, . [Link] https://doi.org/10.1080/0020739X.2023.2182725 | |
2023 | Ní Shé, C.; Ní Fhloinn, E.; Mac an Bhaird, C. (2023) 'Student Engagement with Technology-Enhanced Resources in Mathematics in Higher Education: A Review'. Mathematics, 11 (3). [Link] [DOI] | |
2022 | Ni Fhloinn, Eabhnat; Fitzmaurice, Olivia (2022) 'Mathematics Lecturers' Views on the Student Experience of Emergency Remote Teaching Due to COVID-19'. Education Sciences, 12 (11). [DOI] | |
2021 | Ní Fhloinn, E.; Fitzmaurice, O. (2021) 'How and why? Technology and practices used by university mathematics lecturers for emergency remote teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic'. Teaching Mathematics and its Applications, 40 (4). [Link] https://doi.org/10.1093/teamat/hrab018 | |
2021 | Ní Fhloinn, E.; Fitzmaurice, O. (2021) 'Any advice? Lessons learned by mathematics lecturers for emergency remote teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic'. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, . [Link] https://doi.org/10.1080/0020739X.2021.1983049 | |
2021 | Fhloinn, E.N.; Fitzmaurice, O. (2021) 'Challenges and opportunities: Experiences of mathematics lecturers engaged in emergency remote teaching during the covid-19 pandemic'. Mathematics, 9 . [Link] https://doi.org/10.3390/math9182303 | |
2021 | Fitzmaurice, O.; Ní Fhloinn, E. (2021) 'Alternative mathematics assessment during university closures due to Covid-19'. Irish Educational Studies, 40 . [Link] [DOI] | |
2020 | Cliffe, E., Mac an Bhaird, C., Ní Fhloinn, E. and Trott, C. (2020) 'Mathematics instructors’ awareness of accessibility barriers for disabled students'. Teaching Mathematics and its Applications, 39 (3):184-200. [Link] https://doi.org/10.1093/teamat/hrz012 | |
2019 | Beagon, Ú.; Niall, D.; Ní Fhloinn, E. (2019) 'Problem-based learning: student perceptions of its value in developing professional skills for engineering practice'. European Journal of Engineering Education, 44 . [Link] [DOI] | |
2019 | Jacob, Maria and Ní Fhloinn, Eabhnat (2019) 'A quantitative, longitudinal analysis of the impact of mathematics support in an Irish university'. Teaching Mathematics and its Applications, 38 (4):216-229. [Link] https://doi.org/10.1093/teamat/hry012 | |
2018 | Fhloinn, Eabhnat Ni; Nolan, Brien C.; Candido, Giulio Hoehne; Guerrero, Shannon M. (2018) 'Pre-service versus in-service mathematics teachers' opinions of mathematics reform in post-primary schools in Ireland'. Irish Educational Studies, 37 (4). [DOI] | |
2017 | Ní Fhloinn, E.; Carr, M. (2017) 'Formative assessment in mathematics for engineering students'. European Journal of Engineering Education, 42 . [Link] [DOI] | |
2017 | Ní Shé, C.; Mac an Bhaird, C.; Ní Fhloinn, E.; O'Shea, A. (2017) 'Students’ and Lecturers’ views on mathematics resources'. Teaching Mathematics and its Applications, 36 (4):183-199. [Link] https://doi.org/10.1093/teamat/hrw026 | |
2017 | Ní Shé, C.; Mac an Bhaird, C.; Ní Fhloinn, E.; O'Shea, A. (2017) 'Problematic topics in first year mathematics: Lecturer and Student views'. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 48 (5):715-734. [Link] https://doi.org/10.1080/0020739X.2016.1272142 | |
2016 | Ní Fhloinn, E.; Fitzmaurice, O.; Mac an Bhaird, C.; O’Sullivan, C. (2016) 'Gender Differences in the Level of Engagement with Mathematics Support in Higher Education in Ireland'. International Journal of Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education, 2 . [Link] [DOI] | |
2016 | Donlon, M. and Ní Fhloinn, E. (2016) 'Mathematics support sessions for second-level students'. MSOR Connections, 15 (1):47-53. [Link] https://doi.org/10.21100/msor.v15i1 | |
2016 | Fitzmaurice, Olivia, Cronin, Anthony, Ní Fhloinn, Eabhnat, O'Sullivan, Ciaran and Walsh, Richard (2016) 'Preparing Tutors for Mathematics Learning Support'. MSOR Connections, 14 (3):14-21. [Link] https://doi.org/10.21100/msor.v14i3 | |
2015 | Fitzmaurice, O., Mac an Bhaird, C., Ní Fhloinn, E. and O'Sullivan, C. (2015) 'Adult learners and mathematics learning support'. ADULTS LEARNING MATHEMATICS: AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL, 11 :7-20. [Link] | |
2015 | Carr, M.; Fidalgo, C.; Bigotte de Almeida, M.E.; Branco, J.R.; Santos, V.; Murphy, E.; Ní Fhloinn, E. (2015) 'Mathematics diagnostic testing in engineering: an international comparison between Ireland and Portugal'. European Journal of Engineering Education, 40 . [Link] [DOI] | |
2014 | Ní Fhloinn, E.; Bhaird, C.M.; Nolan, B. (2014) 'University students' perspectives on diagnostic testing in mathematics'. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 45 . [Link] [DOI] | |
2014 | Ní Fhloinn, E.; Fitzmaurice, O.; Mac an Bhaird, C.; O’Sullivan, C. (2014) 'Student perception of the impact of mathematics support in higher education'. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 45 . [Link] [DOI] | |
2013 | Carr, M.; Murphy, E.; Bowe, B.; Ní Fhloinn, E. (2013) 'Addressing continuing mathematical deficiencies with advancedmathematical diagnostic testing'. Teaching Mathematics and its Applications, 32 . [Link] [DOI] | |
2013 | Mac an Bhaird, C., Fitzmaurice, O., Ní Fhloinn, E. and O'Sullivan, C. (2013) 'Student non-engagement with mathematics learning supports'. Teaching Mathematics and its Applications, 32 (4):191-205. [DOI] | |
2013 | Carr, M.; Bowe, B.; Ní Fhloinn, E. (2013) 'Core skills assessment to improve mathematical competency'. European Journal of Engineering Education, 38 . [Link] [DOI] | |
2011 | Mac An Bhaird, C., Gill, O., Jennings, K., Ni Fhloinn, E. and O'Sullivan, C. (2011) 'The Irish Mathematics Support Network: its Origins and Progression'. AISHE-J: THE ALL IRELAND JOURNAL OF TEACHING AND LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION, 3 :51.1-51.14. | |
2010 | Ni Fhloinn, E. (2010) 'The Use of Technology in Mathematics Support: An Overview of the 4th Irish Workshop on Mathematics Learning and Support Centres'. MSOR Connections, 10 :49-52. | |
2009 | Ni Fhloinn, E. and Perkin, G. (2009) 'Novel Approaches to Refresher Courses in Basic Mathematics'. MSOR Connections, 9 :3-6. | |
2005 | Ni Fhloinn, E. and Purser, M. (2005) 'Applications of Partial Hiding in RSA'. LECTURE NOTES IN INFORMATICS, 74 :86-97. |
Other Journal
Conference Publication
Year | Publication | |
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2023 | Ní Fhloinn, E.; Deacon, L. (2023) Ninth Conference on Research in Mathematics Education in Ireland MEI 9 The Impact of Mathematics Support upon Student Retention: The Student Voice [DOI] | |
2023 | Deacon, L.; Ní Fhloinn, E. (2023) Ninth Conference on Research in Mathematics Education in Ireland MEI 9 Online Synchronous Maths Support Attendance Post-Covid [DOI] | |
2022 | Ní Fhloinn, E.; Fitzmaurice, O. (2022) SMEC 2022: 9th STEM Education Research Conference . In: E. Costello, P. Girme, D. Hyland, T. Kaur, O. Kelly, T. McLoughlin, & P. Van Kampen eds. Getting to Grips with Online Mathematics Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic Dublin, [Link] https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6778365 | |
2022 | Fitzsimons, A.; Ní Fhloinn, E. (2022) SMEC 2022: 9th STEM Education Research Conference . In: E. Costello, P. Girme, D. Hyland, T. Kaur, O. Kelly, T. McLoughlin, & P. Van Kampen eds. Problem-solving Potential (PsP) in the regular mathematics classroom Dublin, [Link] https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6953970 | |
2022 | Howard, F.; Ní Fhloinn, E. (2022) SMEC 2022: 9th STEM Education Research Conference What we can learn from attendance data at a mathematics support centre during and after campus closures due to COVID-19 Dublin, [Link] https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6902216 | |
2019 | Ní Fhloinn, E., Nolan, B.C., Candido, G.H., and Guerrero, S.M. (2019) Mathematics Education in Ireland (MEI 7) . In: Harribson, L. and Twohill, A eds. Mathematics reform in post-primary schools in Ireland: Opinions of pre-service teachers Dublin, Ireland, 11/10/2019- 12/10/2019 [Link] [DOI] | |
2019 | Fitzsimons, A. and Ní Fhloinn, E. (2019) Mathematics Education in Ireland (MEI 7) . In: Harribson, L. and Twohill, A eds. Developing a Problem-Solving Module in Mathematics for Highly-Able Post-Primary School Students Dublin, Ireland, 11/10/2019- 12/10/2019 [Link] https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3474138 | |
2017 | Carr, M., Farrell, F. and Ní Fhloinn, E. (2017) SEFI Annual Conference A project-based-learning approach to teaching first-order and second-order differential equations to engineers Azores, Portugal, 18/09/2017- 21/09/2017 [Link] | |
2017 | O'Shea, Ann; Breen, Sinead; Brennan, Connor; Doheny, Frank; Lawless, Fiona; Kelly, Christine; Bhaird, Ciaran Mac An; McLoone, Seamus; Ni Fhloinn, Eabhnat; Ni She, Caitriona; Nolan, Brien (2017) PROCEEDINGS OF THE TENTH CONGRESS OF THE EUROPEAN SOCIETY FOR RESEARCH IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION (CERME10) Technology enhanced Resources for Mathematics Education (TeRMEd) | |
2016 | Sheridan, D.; Beagon, U.; Ní Fhloinn, E. (2016) SEFI 2016 Annual Conference Form, Function or Fiction: Gender and Diversity in Engineering Programmes in Ireland Tampere, Finland, 12/09/2016- 15/09/2016 [Link] | |
2016 | Lawless, F.; O’Shea, A.; Mac an Bhaird, C.; Ní Fhloinn, E; Ní Shé, C.; Nolan, B. (2016) CETL-MSOR 2016 Assessment for learning: resources for first year undergraduate mathematics modules Loughborough University, 06/09/2016- 07/09/2016 [Link] | |
2016 | Carr, M. and Ní Fhloinn, E. (2016) 18th SEFI-MWG European Seminar on Mathematics in Engineering Education A project-based-learning approach to teaching second-order differential equations to engineers 27/06/2016- 29/06/2016 [Link] | |
2015 | Ní Shé, C.; Breen, S.; Brennan, C.; Doheny, F.; Lawless, F.; Mac an Bhaird, C.; McLoone, S.; Ní Fhloinn, E.; Nolan, B. and O’Shea, A. (2015) CETL-MSOR Conference 2015 . In: David Green eds. Identifying problematic mathematical topics and concepts for first year students Greenwich, United Kingdom, 08/09/2015- 09/09/2015 [Link] | |
2014 | Nahari, N.; MacDonald, B.; Ní Fhloinn, E. (2014) 17th SEFI-MWG European Seminar on Mathematics in Engineering Education Has the introduction of “Project Maths” at post-primary level affected the attitudes of first-year higher education engineering students in Ireland? Dublin, Ireland, 23/06/2014- 25/06/2014 [Link] | |
2013 | Nolan, B. and Ni Fhloinn, E. (2013) Fifth Conference on Research in Mathematics Education (MEI5) . In: Thérèse Dooley, Siún NicMhuirí, Maurice OReilly and Ronan Ward eds. Notes on group-work based tutorials in a large service teaching module Dublin, 05/09/2013- 06/09/2013 [Link] | |
2012 | Ni Fhloinn, E., Mac an Bhaird, C. and Nolan, B. (2012) SMEC 2012: Science and Mathematics Education Conference . In: Paul van Kampen, Brien Nolan and Odilla Finlayson eds. Appropriate settings and supports for diagnostic testing in third level mathematics Dublin, Ireland, 07/06/2012- 09/06/2012 [Link] | |
2012 | Carr, M., Murphy, E., Bowe, B. and Ni Fhloinn, E. (2012) 16th SEFI-MWG Seminar Addressing Continuing Mathematical Deficiencies with Advanced Mathematical Diagnostic Testing Salamanca, Spain, 28/06/2012- 30/06/2012 | |
2011 | Carr, M., Murphy, E. and Ni Fhloinn, E. (2011) SEFI Annual Conference 2011: Global Engineering Recognition, Sustainability, Mobility Assessment, Development and Consolidation of Advanced Skills in Engineering Mathematics Lisbon, Portugal, 27/09/2011- 30/09/2011 | |
2010 | Ní Fhloinn, E. and Carr, M. (2010) 15th SEFI-MWG Seminar on the Mathematical Education of Engineers What Do They Really Need To Know? Mathematics Requirements for Incoming Engineering Undergraduates Wismar, Germany, 19/06/2010- 22/06/2010 [Link] | |
2010 | Carr, M., Bowe, B. and Ni Fhloinn, E. (2010) 15th SEFI-MWG Seminar on the Mathematical Education of Engineers Improving Core Mathematical Skills in Engineering Undergraduates Wismar, Germany, 19/06/2010- 22/06/2010 | |
2010 | Ni Fhloinn, E. (2010) Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning Maths, Stats and OR Network (CETL MSOR) Conference 2010: Continuing Excellence in Teaching and Learning DCU Voluntary Maths Tuition Programme Birmingham, England, 06/09/2010- 07/09/2010 | |
2009 | Carr, M. and Ni Fhloinn, E. (2009) Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning Maths, Stats and OR Network (CETL-MSOR) Conference 2009: Continuing Excellence in Teaching and Learning Assessment and Development of Core Skills in Engineering Mathematics Milton Keynes, England, 07/09/2009- 08/09/2009 | |
2009 | Ni Fhloinn, E. (2009) Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning Maths, Stats and OR Network (CETL-MSOR) Conference 2009: Continuing Excellence in Teaching and Learning The Role of Student Feedback in Evaluating Mathematics Support Centres Milton Keynes, England, 07/09/2009- 08/09/2009 | |
2009 | Ni Fhloinn, E. (2009) 3rd National Conference on Research in Mathematics Education (MEI3) Diagnostic Testing in DCU: A Five-Year Review Dublin, Ireland, 24/09/2009- 25/09/2009 | |
2008 | Carr, M., Shiels, D. and Ni Fhloinn, E. (2008) MEE 2008: 14th SEFI(MWG)/IMA Conference on Mathematical Education of Engineers Reducing Choice = Increasing Learning or Decreasing Marks? Loughborough, England, 06/04/2008- 09/04/2008 | |
2008 | Ní Fhloinn, E. (2008) Mathematical Education of Engineers (MEE 2008) Supporting Engineering Students within a Maths Learning Centre Environment | |
2007 | Carr, M. and Ní Fhloinn, E. (2007) Adults Learning Mathematics (ALM 14) Increasing learning by decreasing choice: What do students think? | |
2007 | Ní Fhloinn, E. (2007) ALM 14: International Conference on Adults Learning Mathematics Assisting Adult Learners within a Maths Learning Centre Limerick, Ireland, 26/06/2007- 29/06/2007 | |
2007 | Ní Fhloinn, E. (2007) INTED 2007 - International Conference on Technology, Education and Development Easing the Transition to Third-Level for First-Year Mathematicians Valencia, Spain, 07/03/2007- 09/03/2007 | |
2007 | Carr, M. and Ní Fhloinn, E. (2007) International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED 2007) Alternative Forms of Continuous Assessment in Mathematics | |
2006 | Ní Fhloinn, E. (2006) Adults Learning Mathematics (ALM 13) Making Maths More Meaningful: Successful Support Structures for Struggling Students |
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Research Interests
Mathematics support;
Mathematics issues at the transition from second-level to third-level;
Mathematical diagnostic testing of incoming university students;
Mathematics for engineers;
Assessment in mathematics;
Mindset in mathematics