Leaving Cert 2022: Last-minute exam tips from the experts
We asked top teachers to share their techniques on how to maximise your final week of exam preparation
Leaving Cert Irish paper 2: Brexit and BLM feature on ‘fair and manageable’ paper
Many students ‘glad they sat the exam’ and feel effort was worthwhile, teachers report
Leaving Cert Irish paper 1: Broad welcome for Irish papers
First of two papers described as fair, accessible and approachable by teachers
‘This wasn’t a normal Leaving Cert ’: Students react to postponed results
While 40% improved on their calculated grades, most scored the same or worse
Homeschool 2.0: Our guide to the best distance learning tools
It’s a stressful time for parents – but the good news is there are many resources to help meet the needs of children of all ages
Clare hoteliers face worrying times as Shannon Airport flights dry up
Loss of Ryanair flights will deal ‘a huge blow to the region’ already hit by tourism decline
Students risk losing out as online teaching creates ‘digital divide’
Many do not have access to broadband or teachers are ill-equipped to teach remotely
Leaving Cert: Students leave Irish exam ‘happy and confident’
Prose section all had been hoping for, Dís, on paper – and questions deemed fair
Leaving Cert Irish 1: A broad, varied and topical exam
Teachers say first Irish paper had something for everyone - particularly in the essay section
Junior Cert Irish: Paper 2 'more difficult but fair’
The 90-minute paper is considered the more difficult of the two papers on the Higher Level course
Junior Cert Irish: A ‘very fair’ paper 1
Honours Irish paper would have pleased ‘virtually every student at higher level’
Leaving Cert Irish paper 2: Anticipated short story fails to appear
Technical vocabulary challenges even the best-prepared students
Junior Cert Irish Paper 2: No surprises in ‘student friendly’ exam
Vocabulary generally associated with higher level found on ‘interesting and engaging’ second paper
Schools may not cut Easter Holidays over snow closures
Official guidance allows schools to shorten holidays to make up for lost tuition time
School is out – but homework continues online for some students
Growing numbers of teachers are using technology to live-stream classes
Bodybuilder developed heart disease after taking anabolic steroids – inquest
Family hope his death will serve as warning to others
The Snapchat teachers: ‘They learn more this way than at school’
The social media app has become an unlikely ally in boosting teaching and learning
Leaving Cert Irish paper 2: No show for predicted prose
Several topics that were not anticipated appeared, say teachers, but overall the paper was ‘fair’
Leaving Cert Irish paper contained ‘no major surprises’
Donegal dialect and ‘childish’ essay titles were the only issues, educators report
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