Q&A: Why the reservations about calculated grades?

As well as downgrading and grade inflation, there were also flaws in the process that led to almost 15,000 incorrect grades issued to students

The Irish Second-Level Students Union (ISSU) has been advocating for students to have a choice between the written exams or an alternative like calculated grades. It says that students are facing terrible pressure due to the ongoing uncertainty.

Q: Why are we talking about calculated grades again? 

A: For the last week, the second-level teaching unions and the Department of Education have been engaging in confidential talks around the arrangements for this year's State exams.