Students welcome changed approach to education assessment

The Junior Cert is out and the STARS could be in.

Students have been preparing a report on potential new names for the reformed Junior Cycle.

The report includes a number of potential names including STARS (School-based, Teacher-led Assessment and Reporting System) and ICA (Irish Comprehensive Assessment).

Education Minister Ruairi Quinn has welcomed the suggestions.

The report also showed that students are in favour of the proposed reforms and particularly like the emphasis on active learning and the changed approach to assessment.