Leaving Certificate
# leaving-certificate - Sunday 7 April, 2013
Column: Ireland’s educational system is the most unjust structure in our society today
The fundamental role the educational system plays today is determining a young person’s future life choices, so if there is to be equal opportunity, then we need to tackle equal access for all, writes Fr Peter McVerry.
# leaving-certificate - Thursday 8 November, 2012
Highest number of students ever completing second level education
The number of young men staying on at second level has also risen significantly in the last 11 years.
# leaving-certificate - Thursday 13 September, 2012
Column: Times have changed and so should the Junior Cert
In the wake of the Junior Certificate results, Deputy Principal Noirin Walsh says that the examination is no longer in tune with the demand of today’s students.
# leaving-certificate - Wednesday 5 September, 2012
Column: Why the Leaving Cert as we know it is redundant, by a headmaster
There are better assessment systems out there internationally, writes headmaster Arthur Godsil. So why aren’t we using them?
# leaving-certificate - Friday 24 August, 2012
Column: The Leaving Cert ‘points race’ is bad – but it’s better than alternatives
‘Radical’ new proposals for interviews are really a return to the past, writes Joanna Tuffy TD. Instead, we need a much wider debate on third level education.
# leaving-certificate - Tuesday 21 August, 2012
Universities propose radical overhaul of Leaving Cert points system
A submission to Ruairà Quinn sees Ireland’s seven universities outline issues with the Leaving Cert – and how to change it.
# leaving-certificate - Monday 20 August, 2012
The 9 at 9: Monday
The nine stories you need to know as you start your day.
# leaving-certificate - Saturday 18 August, 2012
Explainer: A beginner’s guide to the CAO Points system
Some of your loved ones might be awaiting a college offer – through a system that mightn’t make sense to many. Here’s our crash course.
# leaving-certificate - Wednesday 15 August, 2012
Do you use what you learn in school… after you leave school?
The Leaving Cert results have been occupying the minds of over 55,000 students today – TheJournal.ie team reflects on how much of the senior cycle curriculum we go on to use in real life…
Which Leaving Cert subjects produce the most A grades?
Some subjects produced proportionally more top grades – while others had higher failure rates than most.
Almost 11,000 Leaving Cert students to benefit from bonus Maths points
The college points race begins in earnest on Monday – but already the bonus points project seems to be working.
Poll: Do you think Leaving Certificate results are important?
Almost 56,000 students will be getting their results today – but do Leaving Cert results affect your future?
The 9 at 9: Wednesday
The nine stories you need to know this morning.
‘You deserve to celebrate your achievements’ – Minister congratulates LC students
Leaving Cert results are being issued to over 55,800 students around Ireland today.
2012 Leaving Cert results ‘broadly similar to previous years’
More students took higher level Maths this year, looking to nab some bonus points which will drive up college requirements.
# leaving-certificate - Tuesday 14 August, 2012
Sausage rolls and Samuel L Jackson: Leaving Cert result nerves kick in
Feeling the nerves about tomorrow’s Leaving Cert results? Don’t worry – you’re not alone.
Need advice on your Leaving Cert results?
Guidance counsellors will be manning the 2012 Exam Helpline to provide information for students, parents and teachers.
# leaving-certificate - Thursday 9 August, 2012
Over half of maths teachers believe Project Maths will not improve results
The Teacher’s Union of Ireland said the programme should be further rolled out and tested before a real judgement can be made.
# leaving-certificate - Tuesday 12 June, 2012
Exams body warns students against hoax ‘leaks’ after History paper surfaces online
A version of tomorrow’s Leaving Cert honours History paper has appeared online – but the SEC says it’s not the real deal.
# leaving-certificate - Saturday 9 June, 2012
Secondary school students call for increased security after Leaving Cert breach
CDs for the Leaving Cert Irish exam were inadvertently played at some Junior Cert exam papers yesterday. The Department of Education says an investigation is underway.
# leaving-certificate - Thursday 7 June, 2012
Minister to consider letting ‘crisis’ students sit exams later
The issue of allowing Leaving Cert students to take an exam after missing it due to a ‘crisis’, rather than having to re-do their year of study, is to be considered by the Minister of State for Education.
# leaving-certificate - Wednesday 6 June, 2012
Over to you: what advice do you have for people doing the Leaving Cert?
The first day of exams is officially over. Got any suggestions for how students can relax and get through the rest of them?
# leaving-certificate - Friday 25 May, 2012
The Daily Fix: Friday
Your essential evening round-up of the day’s biggest news, plus the bits and pieces you may have missed.
# leaving-certificate - Sunday 8 April, 2012
Poll: Should PE be a subject for the Leaving Cert?
Ruairà Quinn says physical education will be offered as a Junior Cert subject in the coming years. Should it be on the Leaving?
# leaving-certificate - Thursday 5 April, 2012
64% of secondary schools considering dropping subjects from Leaving Cert 2012
Subjects like accounting, chemistry, physics and economics are the subjects most likely to be dropped, according to a new study commissioned.
# leaving-certificate - Friday 9 March, 2012
Insufficient cash to add Chinese to second-level curriculum
Education minister Ruairà Quinn says the budgetary situation means we can’t expand the languages taught in second level.
# leaving-certificate - Sunday 5 February, 2012
Fancy some free Leaving Cert notes?
A notice posted on Adverts.ie is offering free notes for several Leaving Cert subjects.
# leaving-certificate - Thursday 22 December, 2011
Exam board to address Leaving Cert ‘predictability’
A report published by the Department of Education today was critical of “rote learning” and highlighted the common practice of memorising pre-packaged answers.
# leaving-certificate - Wednesday 17 August, 2011
Take 5: Wednesday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
In numbers: how Ireland’s students fared in Leaving Cert 2011
Which subjects had the best pass rates? Which had the fewest taking higher level? We’ve crunched the numbers to find out.
In photos: Teenagers get their Leaving Cert results
With 58,000 students picking up their results today, here’s how some of them reacted…
Calls for reform of Leaving Cert and third level funding following results
Business and student groups have been reacting to the exam results out today.
Poll: Do you think the Leaving Cert results are important?
The Leaving Cert results are out – but do the grades you achieve in the State’s second-level finals really affect the rest of your life?
Get the bus and eat some peanuts: Advice for Leaving Cert students tonight
The Road Safety Authority is urging students to “make mature and sensible choices” while DrinkAware has some interesting tips for those out celebrating…
# leaving-certificate - Friday 10 June, 2011
Day 3: Exam students tackle Geography and Maths papers
Students in the Leaving and Junior Cert will both face papers on Maths and Geography today ahead of a welcomed weekend.
# leaving-certificate - Thursday 9 June, 2011
Government shelves decision on mandatory Leaving Cert Irish
A decision will not be made on whether Irish should remain a mandatory subject in State exams until the syllabus is reviewed.
# leaving-certificate - Wednesday 8 June, 2011
Reeling in the Leaving Certs: 6 memorable moments from past exams
However much preparation goes in to the exams, the least likely things can happen…
# leaving-certificate - Thursday 7 April, 2011
American Dream: Campbell eyes up professional future stateside
Ireland’s U17 hero hopes to make a name for herself when she moves to America in the autumn.
# leaving-certificate - Wednesday 6 April, 2011
How to (maybe) cheat in the Turkish Leaving Cert
Prosecutors in Turkey claim a ‘secret formula’ may have helped pro-government students to score higher on the exam.
# leaving-certificate - Tuesday 15 February, 2011
Parties fire shots over Irish language plans
Sinn Féin launches its Irish plan outside Fine Gael HQ – but the election frontrunners label the move an ‘empty stunt’.
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