Plans to introduce more project work would reduce pressure and provide a broader assessment of candidates’ abilities over a longer time
Our current examination system is heavily reliant on final exams and has long been critiqued for its limited scope in assessing students’ full range of abilities. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaillcould be the transformative step we need. This innovative approach promises to bring a host of benefits that could reshape the future of learning for students.
These skills are crucial for students’ future success in higher education and the workforce. By incorporating project work, group assignments and practical tasks into the assessment process, schools can better prepare students for real-world challenges. In maths, continuous assessment could involve problem-solving tasks, project work and practical applications of mathematical concepts. This approach would allow students to demonstrate their understanding and application of mathematical principles in various contexts, rather than just their ability to solve problems under exam conditions.
Critics of additional assessment components often argue that it will be challenging to implement uniformly across all schools and that it requires significant resources and teacher training.has committed to providing the necessary support and resources to schools to ensure a smooth transition. The formation of Oide, which supports the professional learning of teachers, will seek to ensure the mistakes made during the implementation of the Junior Cycle are not repeated.
We should not be deterred from reforms because we are faced with the hard questions; we must seek solutions. To succeed in the system at present, for many, requires access to grinds that carry a heavy price tag. Is this really a system that works? The system at present is equal, but it is not equitable. Integrity can be maintained while also being bold and innovative. Let’s not drag our heels.
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