Not caring about exams was teenage me’s bluntest form of rebellion. My kids are different
They’re self-motivated, I think you’d call it. All I know is that I can take no credit for their industry
Junior Cert
Reformed Leaving Cert would allow too many opportunities to cheat using AI
Every step is already susceptible to AI intervention, from brainstorming ideas to generating a structure for each section, to writing the entire piece
State exams body defends ‘curveball’ short story question in Junior Cycle English paper
Commission says short stories are ‘fully within the scope’ of the curriculum
Reaction to Leaving Cert English paper two as it happened: Relief as much-predicted Eavan Boland features
Engineering and English paper 2 for Leaving Certs as Junior Cycle students face Irish and geography
Junior Cycle Irish: Relief among students over ‘fair’ and ‘relatable’ exam paper
Much anticipated topic of climate change appears in reading comprehension
Junior Cycle English exam: ‘Curveball’ short story question trips up some students
Teachers say paper struck a good balance between familiarity and challenge
Leaving Cert day one as it happened: ‘Challenging’ English paper one and ‘nice’ home economics exam
Live updates: A record number of students – 136,000 – began their State exams on Wednesday morning
More students to get higher Junior Cycle grades under reforms
Move follows criticism from students and teachers over ‘harsh’ scoring system
‘My 15-year-old son hates going to school and is not doing any homework’
Ask the Expert: ‘I’m not sure what to do with him. Should I just let him continue the way he is?’
A father-son ski trip: Swiss bliss carving up the Alpine slopes
This ski trip to Switzerland had the dual purpose of practising for the Junior Cert French exam (honest) and having some father-son fun
Students from Republic missing out on UK places because of junior cycle marking
Everyone wants senior cycle reform to succeed, but if junior cycle is an indication, there are real grounds for concern
Is inexplicably hard marking at Junior Cycle meant to prove a point to teachers?
Same students facing frustration at mediocre marks in the Junior Cycle are about to be the guinea pigs for the new Senior Cycle. This is doubly unfair
Pupils will not watch sexually explicit material ‘under any circumstance’ in SPHE classes, Foley says
Teacher claimed in viral video new resources include graphic videos on masturbation and sex acts
Junior Cycle results: Percentage scoring highest ‘distinction’ mark falls in most subjects
Almost 73,000 students will receive their Junior Cycle results on Wednesday, a week earlier than last year
Decision to scrap exam fees contributed to State Examinations Commission’s €2m deficit
Leaving Cert and Junior Cert exam oversight body paid out €60,000 in a legal settlement, accounts show
Emer O’Neill on the Leaving Cert: ‘My elbow was in bits and I had to write for hours’
The TV presenter secured a sports scholarship in the US after finishing second level
‘Great confidence boost’: Reaction to today’s Leaving Cert biology and Junior Cycle French exams
It’s day five of the exams for more than 100,000 students around the country
Junior Cycle maths: A mostly fair paper with a sting in the tail
Usual suspects of statistics, coordinate geometry, trigonometry and volume came out in force
Relief after ‘fair’ maths paper: Reaction to Leaving Cert and Junior Cycle exams
It's geography and maths for Leaving Certs, while Junior Cycle students have history and maths
‘Students tested with challenging English paper’: Reaction to day two of Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert exams
Leaving Certs sat engineering and English paper two, while Junior Cycle students had Irish and geography
Junior Cycle Irish: Some tricky words on otherwise straightforward papers
Language used was ‘student friendly’ and broadly in line with past and sample papers
Most students leave exam happy after day one of Leaving and Junior Cert exams
Leaving Cert English paper one was accessible but in parts lacked creativity, while the home economics paper was fair but challenging in parts, teachers say
‘I thought my legs would turn to jelly’: Reaction to day one of Leaving Cert and Junior Cycle exams
English Paper One was first exam for Leaving Cert students as a record number began their State exams on Wednesday
Junior Cycle English: ‘Challenging’ paper which explored a wide range of topics and skills
Questions on stylistic language may have posed difficulties for some students
‘Trust your process’: Expert advice on how to beat exam anxiety
The Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert are drawing near, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed - but therapists and teachers have top tips
Junior Cycle reforms leave students unprepared for Leaving Cert, study finds
Study finds teacher professional collaboration and dialogue has increased significantly
Final countdown: how students can make the most of the run-in to the State exams
Even if they feel overwhelmed, there are lots of things Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert candidates can still do to maximise their chances of success
Free schoolbooks for 210,000 second-level students from this autumn
Minister will bring memo to Cabinet seeking approval to give free books to junior cycle students in non fee-paying schools
‘We’re disadvantaged’: Maths exams do not add up for dyslexic students
A transition year student’s award-winning investigation has shone a light on readability issues for many sitting Junior Cycle maths papers
UK can learn from Ireland when it comes to secondary school
Students across the water spend the last four years on a relentless exam treadmill, culminating usually in just three A Level subjects
‘Timing is crucial’: How to make the most of the Leaving Cert and Junior Cycle mock exams
Active study, marking schemes and past papers are key to realising your potential in the Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert
Surge in number of exemptions for study of Irish at second level
Principal questions whether relaxation of rules is ‘stealthy plan to kill Irish by slow death’
State exams body defends low proportion of top grades at Junior Cycle
Those achieving highest grades must demonstrate ‘high level of mastery’ of knowledge, understanding and skills
Zero choice in Junior Cycle modern foreign language exams
They confuse students by asking some questions in English and some in the language being assessed
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