Pens down as examiners finally call time for the Leaving Cert

THE last day of the Leaving Certificate marked the first examination of a new Technology syllabus in an exam which students felt was hard to finish on time.

Kieran Christie, the Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland (ASTI) subject spokesperson, said the higher and ordinary level papers were long but said he expects this to be taken into account when examiners devise the marking scheme.

He welcomed the strong use of colour on graphics on both papers, and said the higher level paper contained a good emphasis on conservation and modern technology.