New Junior Cycle in-class assessments causing 'stress' for students and teachers

Principals reported students enjoyed school more, were more engaged in their learning, and were more motivated. File picture

The in-class assessments that students complete under the new Junior Cert are seen by many as “a stressor” and are resulting in anxiety amongst students and teachers.

The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) has today published the first of a series of reports from a four-year longitudinal study exploring the roll-out of the new Junior Cycle in post-primary schools.