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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 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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