STATE EXAMS 2015: Science papers address relevant issues for teens

Junior Certificate science papers contained many issues relevant to teenagers and the modern world, but were also a real test for even the strongest students.

This was Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland (ASTI) subject spokeswoman Pauline Nagle’s view on exams at both levels.

She said the exam for higher-level students had questions about charging mobile phones and on damaged water pipes. But she thought a lot of questions were geared to students at the top of the ability scale.