Organisation: Irish Science Teachers Association

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Teachers express concern over plans to award Leaving Cert marks for coursework

The idea to move to 40% coursework assessment is one of Education Minister Norma Foley's signature policy initiatives and is projected to be introduced in September 2025

Tue, 02 Apr, 2024

Huge numbers opting for higher level maths who 'aren't able for it'

Numbers taking higher level maths for Leaving Cert have skyrocketed since 2012, with students receiving an additional 25 CAO points, Dáil committee heard

Tue, 21 Mar, 2023

Science teachers call for Ireland to join Cern

It is “high time” Ireland joins the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (Cern), a body representing science teachers in Ireland has said.

Sat, 02 Sep, 2017

New science courses lack detail, says expert

New courses in Leaving Certificate science subjects lack important detail for teachers and could lead to falling standards in student learning, an education expert has warned.

Mon, 14 Apr, 2014

Pilot ‘cancer awareness’ programme for students

TRANSITION Year students in several Cork schools are to be taught a new education programme aimed at creating a greater awareness of cancer.

Wed, 22 Aug, 2007