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 Experiences

Will 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