Discover the latest updates on the Leaving Cert syllabus, with news and adivce on exams, results and your educational journey
A new AI model trained to mark Leaving Cert work is going ‘viral’. Many educators are embracing it, even as they express concern about the ethics of student use
‘When will we ever get over the desire to police and dictate what women wear?’
Why students on bumper grades from recent years will have an advantage in race for college places
University lecturer says original vision of construction studies subject is ‘all but abandoned’ in new draft
More resources needed to support teaching and learning changes, poll of school leaders finds
There is nothing quite like having a sixth year in the house to remind you how quickly the years go by
Many students are left devastated each year due to errors or omissions in their applications
Helen McEntee tells delegates she will continue to work with teachers but says reforms are for benefit of students
‘Proposed reforms to the Leaving Certificate exam format have been overtaken by technological events’
ASTI conference told of ‘chaos’ if changes to senior education cycle programme are introduced in September
ASTI delegates back emergency motion on Government proposals
Asti and TUI expected to table emergency motions at conferences which would escalate opposition to Government plans
Rise of AI tools is fueling concern among educators over potential for student cheating in projects worth 40%
There are lots to choose from at university, with new options well worth considering
There are too many wrecked teachers out there; too many hate their jobs; too many depart prematurely
Asti says half of schools do not have sufficient lab facilities for new science courses
Students will be competing for college places against applicants with bumper grades from previous years
Biggest reforms in half century will see a minimum of 40% awarded for coursework
Changes in the ‘best interests’ of thousands of students, says Minister for Education Helen McEntee
Less than half of estimated eligible learners have applied for €500 grant for college fees
Teachers fear rise of tools such as ChatGPT pose threat to the integrity of coursework
By 2029, 41 subjects will have been redeveloped. Most will have an additional component such as a project or investigation
Oral presentations are increasingly being used at third level in response to AI – and secondary schools are set to follow suit
Róisín Ingle: I worried that my after-dinner talk was too grim, but my speech – especially the death content – went down well
Draft plan would see candidates quizzed on plays or books at end of fifth year
Unthinkable: How fair are the State exams if some students can buy an advantage in the form of specialised tuition?
Immersion in the language is key – as is understanding the structure of the assessment
Failure to disclose use of tools such as ChatGPT may result in loss of marks for candidates
Teachers' union seeks legal indemnity to protect members who must authenticate students' work
Large number of students to compete for places on courses in health subjects, veterinary science and law
Research projects worth 40% will roll out across a number of subjects for students starting fifth year in September
Class of 2025 students will be at disadvantage compared to those with bumper grades in recent years
It is a make-or-break moment for reform of a Leaving Cert subject which teaches pupils vital life skills
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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