Almost 1,500 students in Clare are receiving their Junior Cert results today.
760 girls and 726 boys who sat their exams in June will get their grades across 25 subjects.
Results from the reformed English Junior Cycle combine exam results with continual assessment marks and this year also sees the first time students will receive a Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement.
This includes achievements in non-curricular activities like sport, debating or community projects.
The Teachers Union of Ireland is highlighting the importance of students now going on to complete their Leaving Cert – Joanne Irwin is TUI President:
IBEC says the type of changes seen in this year’s Junior Cycle English should be applied to all subjects up to Leaving Cert, as quickly as possible.
The business lobby group says continual assessment helps develop the critical thinking skills needed in the modern workplace.
