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Gender trend in calculated grades to ensure overall girls do better

Education Minister Norma Foley says the gender trend will be factored into calculated grades. In ...

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15.32 17 Aug 2020

Gender trend in calculated gra...

Gender trend in calculated grades to ensure overall girls do better

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15.32 17 Aug 2020

Education Minister Norma Foley says the gender trend will be factored into calculated grades. In Ireland, girls outperform boys during exams & this year's LC has been designed to ensure that overall girls will do better. What do you think? Susan hears from listeners

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