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Update October 2013
New Junior Cycle Framework
Junior Certificate Qualification
Evidence of Learning must be presented in English, Irish and Maths
10 subjects 9 subjects 8 subjects
9 subjects & 2 short courses
8 subjects & 2 short courses
7 subjects & 2 short courses
8 subjects &4 short courses
7 subjects &4 short courses
6 subjects &4 short courses
Assessment of Subjects
60% Exam
Based on coursework taught in second and third year.
Exam set by the SEC initially.
40% Portfolio
(digital or otherwise) gathered over second and third year – assignments, projects, case-studies, performances, practical activities/tasks…
School based assessment for portfolio with SEC moderation
Key Skill
s
Statements of Learning
(24)
NUMERACY
Literacy
Reporting System
The School Certificate Other Learning ExperiencesWill be awarded first in 2017
SEC provides marks for all subjects
English - Schools will combine marks for final assessment with school based element
CSPE as short course
School can comment on the student’s achievement(s) and other learning experiences.
Opportunity for parent and student to comment.
Grading
Not achieved (0-39)Achieved (40-54%)Achieved with Merit (55-74%)Achieved with Higher Merit (75-89%)Achieved with Distinction (90-100%)
Phases of Implementation
Phase 1 - 2014
• English• CSPE*
Phase 2 - 2015
• Irish• Science• Business Studies
Phase 3 - 2016
• Art, Craft, Design
• Modern languages
• Home Economics
• Music• Geography
Phase 4 - 2017
• Mathematics
• Technology• Religious Ed
• Jewish Studies
• Classics• History
Further Information on JC
www.juniorcyclenetwork.ning.com(Network schools only)
www.juniorcycle.ie(open access)
Areas of work for 2013 - Exemplification
Examples of student work (linked to a specific learning outcome in the draft specification) English, Gaeilge, Science, Business Studies,
CSPE, PE, SPHE, Computer ProgrammingKey Skills in Action
Video exemplification of embedding the key skills at JC with particular interest in above subjects and short courses
Examples of new approaches to assessment and reporting in JC.
Sample JC timetables
Gathering Data about the JC Planning Process
Logging the process undertaken, time needed for planning, resources and supports needed, barriers and how they can be overcome.
Participating in an external evaluation of JC Network
Consultation
Inclusion of student voices in the consultation as opportunities arise: Short courses Gaeilge Science Business
Ongoing Developments
List the areas of work that you have already begun and plan to develop further this year Key skills included in planning documents* Numeracy initiatives Learning outcome boards Literacy – spelling bee, word of the week, book clubs CSPE & SPHE using ICT