1. The New Junior Cycle More details can be found on www.jct.ie 4/9/2019
'Learning to grow through respect and trust'

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3. Introduction of Subjects
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Introduction of Subjects
Sept. 2016
English
Science
Business
Short Courses
Sept. 2017
Art, Craft & Design
Irish
Modern Languages (French)
Sept. 2018
Mathematics,
Home Economics,
History
Music
Geography
Sept. 2019 TG
Woodwork
Metalwork
Religion

4. Timeline JCPA Results June Exams AT CBAs
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Timeline
JCPA
Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement
December 2022
Celebrates all areas of school life
Results
September
Provisional
June Exams
Run by SEC
Worth 90 % AT
Assessment Task
Based on CBA in 3rd year
CBAs
Two Classroom Based Assessments
December of 2nd year & April of 3rd year
Marked by teacher using grade descriptor

5. Examples of Classroom Based Assessments
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Examples of Classroom Based Assessments
Oral Presentation
Collection of Texts
English
Extended Experimental Investigation
Science in Society Investigation
Science
Business in Action
Presentation
Business
Language Portfolio
Communication
Irish
Oral communication
French
Sketch Pad
Visual Art
Grade Descriptors
Exceptional
Above Expectations
In line with Expectations
Yet to Meet Expectations

6. Outcomes September 2021 Subject grades will now be:
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Outcomes September 2021
Subject grades will now be:
Distinction ( %)
Higher Merit (75 – 90 %)
Merit (55 – 75 %)
Achieved (40 – 55 %)
Partially Achieved (20 – 40 %)
Not Graded ( 0 – 20 %)

7. Other Areas of Learning
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SEC Results
CBA Descriptors
Junior Cycle Results
Short Courses
Traditional Results
Other Areas of Learning
JCPA