Labour and Social Democrats back calculated grades as exam alternative

A decision on the 2021 Leaving Cert should be made this week, say Labour and the Social Democrats. File Picture.

The Labour Party and the Social Democrats have both called for a type of calculated grading system in lieu of the traditional Leaving Cert exam.

A decision on the exam is hoped to be reached by cabinet next week, with chances of the traditional June exam depleting as schools remain closed.