Carl O’Brien: ‘A secret weapon to defusing exam tension at home: the Dad joke’
After eight days of gruelling State exams, a much-needed weekend of respite stretches ahead
Leaving Cert German: a demanding exam which pushed students to ‘think outside the box’
Linguistic challenges posed by novel topics posed steep challenges for weaker students in particular
Schools told they cannot spend €9m phone pouch budget on other education needs
Principals say funding should used for more pressing issues
Carl O’Brien: ‘Have you got your kitchen table back yet?’
The worst is over - and family meals may even make a comeback
Live reaction: A ‘thrilling’ start to Leaving Cert art exam, but essays challenged many students
Junior Cycle students have German and wood technology exams while it is business and art papers for Leaving Certs
Carl O’Brien: ‘Is the Leaving Cert one of the toughest exams in the world?’
The State exams are a physically and mentally draining marathon - but some simple steps can help students protect their wellbeing
Reaction to day six of the State exams: tricky tests for Leaving Certs in French and history
Almost 100,000 students are completing papers on day six of the State exams
Carl O’Brien: ‘Day five is done - and the hardest part is over’
Irish and biology get a thumbs up as students near the finish line
Reaction to Leaving Cert Irish paper two and biology: ‘Student-friendly, balanced and fair’
More than 100,000 students are sitting State exams today
As it happened: Reaction to Leaving Cert Irish paper one and maths paper two
Teachers describe exam as a ‘fair and balanced’ with plenty of options for students to succeed
Carl O’Brien: how will the post-marking adjustment affect students’ results?
Marking schemes to be drawn up for exams shortly will take account of exams which papers were ‘hard’ or ‘easy’
Secondary schools face threat of industrial action after ASTI rejects Leaving Cert reform package
Second level teachers now divided after TUI voted to back measures last week
Reaction to Leaving Cert maths paper one: ‘This was challenging for everyone’
Geography and maths paper one for Leaving Certs; history and maths for Junior Cycle students
Carl O’Brien: ‘Take a deep breath Leaving Cert students - the weekend is a time to recharge’
The exams are a marathon, not a sprint: rest is just as important as study
State exams body defends ‘curveball’ short story question in Junior Cycle English paper
Commission says short stories are ‘fully within the scope’ of the curriculum