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New Junior Cycle Framework

New Junior Cycle Framework. Update October 2013. Junior Certificate Qualification. Assessment of Subjects. 60% Exam Based on coursework taught in second and third year. Exam set by the SEC initially. 40% Portfolio

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New Junior Cycle Framework

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  1. New Junior Cycle Framework Update October 2013

  2. Junior Certificate Qualification

  3. 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

  4. Statements of Learning (24) Key Skills Numeracy Literacy

  5. Reporting System

  6. Phases of Implementation • Phase 1 - 2014 • Phase 2 - 2015 • Phase 3 - 2016 • Phase 4 - 2017 • English • CSPE* • Irish • Science • Business Studies • Art, Craft, Design • Modern languages • Home Economics • Music • Geography • Mathematics • Technology • Religious Ed • Jewish Studies • Classics • History

  7. Further Information on JC www.juniorcyclenetwork.ning.com (Network schools only) www.juniorcycle.ie (open access)

  8. 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 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

  9. 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

  10. Consultation • Inclusion of student voices in the consultation as opportunities arise: • Short courses • Gaeilge • Science • Business

  11. 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

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