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Junior Cycle reform and the implication for JC Maths

Junior Cycle reform and the implication for JC Maths. Aoife Kelly NCCA. Main features of the Framework for Junior Cycle. Greater autonomy and flexibility for schools Opportunity to review the school’s junior cycle programme Statements of Learning – now further developed Focus on skills

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Junior Cycle reform and the implication for JC Maths

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  1. Junior Cycle reform and the implication for JC Maths Aoife Kelly NCCA

  2. Main features of the Framework for Junior Cycle • Greater autonomy and flexibility for schools • Opportunity to review the school’s junior cycle programme • Statements of Learning – now further developed • Focus on skills • Greater curriculum variety – local curriculum development

  3. Features of the Framework for Junior Cycle • The subject limit revisited – less concern about the ‘future’ of specific subjects • New system of school-based assessment and reporting at the heart of junior cycle • New qualifications

  4. Quality Assurance • NCCA curriculum and assessment specifications • Expectations for learners and examples of student work • Extensive professional development • Assessment Toolkit and materials • Provision for Internal moderation • SEC exams in English, Gaeilge and mathematics • DES monitoring of assessment results

  5. Implications for Junior Cycle Mathematics • Syllabus • Core subjects specified at two levels • Minimum 240 hours engagement • Outcomes -based

  6. Implications for Junior Cycle Mathematics • Assessment • School based assessment component • Final exam • On-going classroom assessment • Standardised testing in second year

  7. www.juniorcycle.ie

  8. Quality assuring assessment • NCCA develops specifications • Expectation for learners and examples of student work • Professional development on assessment • Assessment Toolkit and materials • Internal moderation • SEC exams in English, Gaeilge and mathematics • Assessment results monitored

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