Advertisement

Is Leaving Cert reform necessary?

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

Share this article

17.23 12 Nov 2024


Is Leaving Cert reform necessary?


Listen to this episode


Share this article

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.


Read more about

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

Related Episodes

Football Daily | Tim Clancy's...

00:13:55

Football Daily | Tim Clancy's ref rant, Reynolds demands Bohs response, Barça Camp Nou blow

OTB Football

00:13:55


The Hurling Power Rankings w/...

00:36:47

The Hurling Power Rankings w/ Will O’Callaghan - Plenty of change as the league nears it’s end… OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

OTB GAA

00:36:47


Sarah Corbett Lynch Author of...

00:24:15

Sarah Corbett Lynch Author of 'A Time For Truth'

The Pat Kenny Show Highlights

00:24:15


Good bye Skype!

00:06:39

Good bye Skype!

The Pat Kenny Show Highlights

00:06:39