Two weeks to go: the do’s and don’ts of the run-up to the Leaving Cert
If managed properly, you can still boost your potential grade performance
If managed properly, you can still boost your potential grade performance
Marking fees for teachers increased by 50% or more in effort to attract more applicants
Colleges fear delay to new academic year and last-minute scramble for accommodation
School leaders support move to reward team work and communication skills
Press interest ‘undoubtedly’ contributes to student stress, exam commission chief says
‘There will be safeguards and a balance to be struck,’ says Minister in speech
Cost of living and Covid-era spending are among the key topics to be discussed
Opinion: As teacher union conferences get underway, there’s no shortage of urgent issues
Change announced last month as part of a reform of the Leaving Cert from 2024
Some exams will take place in fifth year – but bigger reforms will take years to deliver
Overhaul of senior cycle is long overdue but the devil will be in the details
Jury is out on whether reforms will end up easing pressure on students
Teacher-based assessment to feature with greater emphasis on project work from 2024
Students likely to get results later than usual due to alternative set of State exams in July
Many just beginning to grapple with how to best support transgender students
Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert exams to commence on Wednesday, June 8th
Sudden shift to pre-pandemic standards is not expected, says Department of Education
High-points students may lose out on chosen courses, say higher education sources
No ‘fair’ way to deliver hybrid approach to exams this year, says Minister for Education
Move to teacher-assessed marks linked to dramatic increase in grade inflation
Majority of parents and students support hybrid model, surveys indicate
Concern over impact of grade inflation if teacher-assessed marks are awarded again
It is important to understand the component parts: there are two key numbers associated with each school listed
Lists normally includes all schools where 11 or more pupils sat the Leaving Cert exam
College-educated mothers most likely to fail to spot their daughter’s maths ability
Schools unable to release teachers during term time to work as examiners
Covid-driven teacher shortage prompts steps including possible return of retired staff
Universities ‘won’t get additional funding’ unless they broaden entry routes
Ask Brian: It seems likely next year’s grades will be lower than 2021’s record highs
Low number reflects limited nature of appeals process for teacher-assessed grades
Emphasis on project or practical work would reduce pressure ahead of written exams
Teachers were more generous to girls than boys in this year’s Leaving Cert – but some academics say the evidence doesn’t hold up
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