Well-balanced papers attract little criticism

MORE than 15,500 Junior Certificate students took materials technology (wood) papers yesterday afternoon which drew no major criticisms.

Cornelius Young, the Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) subject spokesperson said most students would have been well able for a question on the design of a wall unit for medals and trophies in the higher level exam. He said the most difficult question section was about types of adhesives which could be used on a jewellery box.

Mr Young said the ordinary level paper was straightforward, although many questions required higher order thinking and students of technical graphics and technology might have had an advantage in some questions.