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6 weeks to go

The weeks certainly fly by at this stage. We only have 2 weeks to go until the Easter break now. After that just 4 weeks left at school. I discussed

Junior cert Irish chief examiners report

Irish: Irish-medium schools (L1) This is for Irish speaking schools. The final examination in Irish: Irish-medium schools (L1) is of two hours’ duration and is available at Higher and Ordinary

7 weeks to go.

The finish line is really coming into sight now. Just 3 weeks until the Easter Holidays. Then just 4 weeks left from Easter until the end of the school year.

Maths chief examiners report

Recommendations to Teachers and Students The following advice is offered to teachers and students preparing for Leaving Certificate Mathematics examinations. In advance of the examination Many of the points below

Home Economics chief examiners report

What can current and future students and their teachers learn? The following advice is offered to teachers and students preparing for the Leaving Certificate Home Economics Scientific and Social written

8 School Weeks to Go

St. Patrick’s Day is now behind us. This year, it brought a long weekend—and long weekends often lead to a dip in study performance. So, if you’re struggling to get

History chief examiners report

What can current and future students and their teachers learn from this? Choose suitable historical subjects for research when planning for the RSR. Consult the Guidelines for Teachers (page 14).

German chief examiners report

Preparing for the examination Recommendations to teachers Oral Examination Teachers should put emphasis on oral communication from First Year on and use German as the everyday classroom language in a

9 School Weeks to Go

What’s Happening This Week This Wednesday marks the halfway point of the school term, from Christmas to the last week of school. In reality, this is one of those weeks

French chief examiners report

Recommendations to Teachers and Students The comments below refer to both levels unless otherwise specified. The depth of understanding and level of mastery required of candidates at Ordinary level is

Engineering chief examiners report

What can current and future students and their teachers learn from this? During the learning: Note that your teachers’ experience and knowledge are invaluable. Consequently, you should consult with your

Understanding the Leaving Cert Maths Structure

For many students, the Leaving Cert Maths exam can feel overwhelming. However, understanding the structure of the exam can make a huge difference in how you approach your studies. Here’s