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# Junior Cert

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Fewer students to sit this year's Leaving Cert
Over 50,000 students, 13 days, 3.1 million exam papers, 105 subjects. Shudder.
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Jun 1st 2012, 10:46 AM
Government urged to include road safety on Junior Cert curriculum
The Government is being urged to “harness” the enthusiasm among teenagers for cars and include road safety training on the programme.
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May 11th 2012, 5:39 PM
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five things you need to know before you head out the door: the Betfair controversy, an investigation into the death of a man in Dublin; and students have their say on Junior Cert reforms.
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Dec 29th 2011, 4:44 PM
The Daily Fix: Thursday
In tonight’s Fix: The low-down on Greece (and why it’s extra bad for Silvio), some good news for mortgage holders and the best picture of Michael Noonan you will see for a while.
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Nov 3rd 2011, 8:01 PM
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
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Nov 3rd 2011, 4:50 PM
Junior Cert to be significantly changed under new scheme
Minister of Education gives his approval to NCCA’s proposals to change the focus of the Junior Cert from rote learning and state exams.
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Nov 3rd 2011, 12:05 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Nine things to know this morning…
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Oct 21st 2011, 8:34 AM
The Daily Fix: Tuesday
In tonight’s Fix: RTÉ stars face a large pay cut; Irish ex-pats get their say in the Áras race; and a war of words at the World Scrabble Championships.
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Oct 18th 2011, 7:54 PM
Teachers say Junior Cert reform plans 'would do more damage than good'
The Teachers’ Union of Ireland warns that plans to reform the exams, including limiting the subjects to 8, could damage education.
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Oct 18th 2011, 1:39 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Nine things to know by 9am: Results day for Junior Cert students, cabinet meets to discuss selling off state assets, and what Irish people are more likely to lie about than anyone else…
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Sep 14th 2011, 8:30 AM
Almost 60,000 Junior Cert students to receive results
There has been an increase in the number of pupils sitting higher level maths and science.
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Sep 14th 2011, 7:28 AM
Poll: Should exams matter less in the Junior Certificate?
Many Junior Cert exams are likely to be replaced with portfolio-based assessments under new proposals currently being considered. What do you think – should exams matter less in the Junior Certificate?
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Aug 26th 2011, 10:00 AM
Exams likely to be downgraded in radical Junior Cert reforms
A new system of portfolio-based assessment is “on the cards”, the Department of Education has confirmed.
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Aug 26th 2011, 9:11 AM
Release Junior Cert results on a Friday “to combat booze binges”
Fianna Fáil senator Averil Power thinks students can get their hands on alcohol more easily on a midweek night.
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Aug 22nd 2011, 7:00 AM
Calls for marking state exams to be part of teachers' jobs
Teachers who choose to mark exam papers during the summer are paid extra on top of their salaries. There are calls for the bonus payments system to be reviewed.
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Aug 8th 2011, 4:07 PM
Junior Cert students want classes on sex and drugs
A nationwide consultation on Junior Cert reform finds that students want more education on social issues.
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Jul 11th 2011, 2:11 PM
Junior Cert cut to eight subjects under new government plan
Students will be limited to eight exam subjects so that they have more time to devote to literacy and numeracy skills.
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Jul 9th 2011, 1:07 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Nine things to know this morning – including the latest on the NOTW scandal, and radical reform for College Green and the Junior Cert…
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Jul 9th 2011, 8:53 AM
Maths Paper 2 deemed to be "grand" after Paper 1 shocker
The Leaving Certificate honours Maths second paper has come as a relief to many after a “very difficult” paper 1.
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Jun 13th 2011, 4:33 PM
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.
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Jun 10th 2011, 9:44 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Nine things you need to know by 9am: New ministers from north and south of the border meet for the first time today; more protests on the way in Syria, and the unthinkable…a Father Ted rip off.
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Jun 10th 2011, 8:27 AM
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