Query over students’ geography reports

STUDENTS in the same class are continuing to submit similar field reports for Leaving Certificate geography, it has been revealed.

However, rather than necessarily being the result of cheating, a state examinations commission suggests the problem could arise from information material given to all students on factory visits or limits on their ability to gather data.

The geographical investigation report submitted by candidates before the end of April summarises coursework on a topic from a list set by the commission.