Update October 2013 New Junior Cycle Framework

Junior Certificate Qualification Evidence of Learning must be presented in English, Irish and Maths 10 subjects9 subjects8 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

Reporting System The School CertificateOther 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 English CSPE* Phase Irish Science Business Studies Phase Art, Craft, Design Modern languages Home Economics Music Geography Phase Mathematics Technology Religious Ed Jewish Studies Classics History

Further Information on JC (Network schools only) (open access)

Areas of work for Exemplification Examples of student work (linked to a specific learning outcome in the draft specification)  English, Gaeilge, Science, Business Studies, CSPE, PE, SPHE, Computer Programming Key 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