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Is Leaving Cert reform necessary?

The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) are considering significant reform to t...

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17.23 12 Nov 2024


Is Leaving Cert reform necessary?


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17.23 12 Nov 2024


The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) are considering significant reform to the Leaving Certificate in an effort to curb the anxiety and pressure which final exams are causing students.

Current changes under consideration are that there would be a single English and Maths exam, and that students would undertake a project worth 40% in both subjects to make up marks.

Joining Kieran to discuss is Conor Skehan, former TU Dublin Lecturer and Paul Crone, Director of The National Association of Principals and Deputies.


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