By Anastasiya Sytnyk The Leaving Cert was not fair. With the emphasis placed on three “main” subjects, we were all judged by what levels we were doing, and the subjects we were studying. We found it hard to choose what courses we wanted to do due to the lack of subject variety and exploration given to us at secondary school, leaving us a bit lost and confused when we finally … [Read more...] about Opinion: Why school tests are not effective
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A new style of teaching – PE a welcome addition to Leaving Cert cycle
A polarisation seems to exist in society. Not the haves and the have nots but rather the ones who go to the gym merely to tell people they go to the gym and those who go and don’t care whether anyone knows they are there. The latter group now feel pressure to be more vocal because of this dynamic. Meanwhile, far beyond this world of selfies and idealised nonsense, removed … [Read more...] about A new style of teaching – PE a welcome addition to Leaving Cert cycle
CAO Points Increase Significantly for Commerce and Science at NUI Galway
34 NUI Galway courses increase CAO points, 15 courses by more than 20 points... … [Read more...] about CAO Points Increase Significantly for Commerce and Science at NUI Galway