Review of marking system called for

PARENTS have called for a review of the Leaving Certificate marking system, because of wide differences between results at higher level and ordinary level.

The National Congress of Catholic Secondary Schools Parent Associations (CSPA) said this year’s grades again show that students taking pass papers are more likely to fail and less likely to get an A.

CSPA spokesperson Barbara Johnston said schools may be diverting better teachers to higher level classes, possibly in an effort to get better results and attract more students.