St. Brendan’s College Subject Choice Junior Cycle
CBA Classroom Based Assessment …. 2 nd Year Classroom Based Assessment 1 Classroom Based Assessment 2 …. 3 rd Year The Assessment Task : is a written task completed by students during class time based on CBA 2 sent to the State Examinations Commission for marking The content and format of the Assessment Task may vary from year to year.
Performance Descriptors Classroom Based Assessments .. Performance Descriptors Exceptional Above Expectations In line with Expectation Yet to meet expectations % Descriptors 90-100 Distinction 75<90 Higher Merit 55<75 Merit 40<55 Achieved 20<40 Partially Achieved
Junior Cycle profile of Achievement Mandatory ❑ English ❑ Irish ❑ Maths ❑ Religion ❑ *Wellness: (CSPE, PE, SPHE) *Short Courses
Option Form JCPA…Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement: 10 Academic or 9 Academic & 2 short courses or 8 Academic & 4 short courses Mandatory Subjects: English Irish Maths Religion Wellness (CSPE, PE, SPHE) Subjects Choices: Group 1: Pick 1 from A & 1 from B Group 1: A. History or Geography or Coding/ICT A.___________________ B. Geography or History or SEN (for eligible students) B.___________________ Group 2: Pick 4 from 8 Group 2: Technical Graphics Materials Technology Wood 1. _____________________ Art Craft and Design 2. _____________________ Music 3. _____________________ French 4. _____________________ German Science Business
History & Geography CBA1.. 2 nd yr CBA2…3 rd yr History The Past in my Place: A Life in Time: Report on a project Report on a project related to an aspect of the where they research history of their locality the life and /place experiences of a person of historical interest Geography In the News: My Geography: Report on their inquiry, Investigate based on a recent media geographical aspects source, relating to a in a local area geographical event Assessment Task: Based on CBA 2 (10%)
ICT/Coding…Short Course The short course aims to ❑ Develop the student’s ability to formulate problems logically; ❑ to design, write and test code through the development of programs, apps, games, animations or websites;
Pick 4 from 8 ❑ Technical Graphics ❑ Materials Technology Wood ❑ Music ❑ Art, Craft and Design ❑ French ❑ German ❑ Science ❑ Business
Material Technology Wood Aim: MTW is concerned with the application of knowledge and materials processing skills in facilitation students’ exploration of their role in making and shaping their environment Content: • Project Design and Realisations • The Timber Industry • Joints, Fasteners and Fixtures • Health and Safety • Tools and Turning Assessment :To include CBA’s Common Paper 70% Project and 30% Theory/Design and Sketching
Technical Graphics Aim: Technical Graphics involves students in the development of the range of skills associated with the management of spatial problems and the graphical communications of spatial ideas and solutions Content • Plane Geometry • Constructions • Transformation Geometry • Scales Drawings • Orthographic Projection • Freehand Drawing and Graphics Assessment to include CBA’S Common Paper 30% Project(Solid Works) and 70% Drawing terminal exam
MTW & TG Useful for: Leaving Certificate Architecture Auctioneering Material Technology Construction Management Wood Construction Apprenticeships Studies Civil and Structural Engineering Town Planning Technical Graphics Quantity Surveyor Design Teaching Communication Graphics Fashion Design Interior Design
Art Aim: Develop the expressive, communicative and functional modes of art Content: ❑ 2D Painting and Graphic Design ❑ 3D Craftwork Assessment: Common Paper to include CBA 1&2 ❑ A Workbook ❑ A project 3 rd Yr ❑ No Theory for Junior Cert.
Music Aim: Provide students with musical knowledge, understanding and practical competencies Content : Performance group or individual Composing may select from a range of prescribed exercises Assessment: CBA 1 2 nd Year…Composition Portfolio CBA2 3 rd Year…Programme Note.. assessed as part of the 30% I. Practical examination in individual and/or group - - (30%) II. Written examination- composing and listening to music - - (70%)
Languages: French & German Aim: Develop in students an interest in the language and in the culture/traditions Students hold a basic conversation using different tenses and grammar structures. Develop Oral Skills Content: Tenses Short Notes/Letter Writing Tape Work Vocab- directions, people, buildings, occupations etc. In Class Assessment: CBA 1: 2 nd year……Portfolio of Work (3 pieces of Homework.. {Cultural, Recorded, Optional) CBA 2: 3 rd year…Oral Presentation recorded Assessment Task: A Reflection booklet (in Class work) on CBA 2(10%) Final Exam: Common Paper 90%
Third Language and College Entry Requirements • Exemptions ... psychological report • NUI Matriculation Form for colleges to be completed in leaving cert year No exemption but decides to drop: Can still attend • Institute of Technology • Nursing • D.C.U, Trinity, University of Limerick • (if studying Irish and English for L.C)
Science…Junior Cycle
L.C Science Physics Chemistry Biology Agricultural Science Applied Maths
Science Chemistry + Genetics another Science Biology Dentistry Medicine Medical and Health Science Chemistry Pharmacy Mathematical Dietitics Science Honours Maths Vet. Medicine
J.C -- Business
L.C Business Leaving Cert: Courses Finance Business Commerce Accountancy Computers Marketing Economics Taxation Insurance Teaching Business Information Accounting Systems (BIS) Law and Business Commerce & Language
College Recommended Subjects: • Law • Maths • Politics • Physics • Arts • DCG Humanities • Social Science Engineering • Applied Maths • Journalism • 3 rd Language [N.U.I’s] • Accounting • Biology • Economics • Chemistry • Business Business • 3 rd Language [N.U.I’s] Health • Physics Science • 3 rd Language [N.U.I’s] • Honours Irish…Primary • Biology Teaching • 3 rd language[N.U.I’s] Education • Chemistry • Physics Science • Agricultural Science • Applied Maths
Reflect ❑ Do I like this subject? ❑ Am I good at it? ❑ How have I performed up to now? Parent/teacher meeting ❑ Is there a chance that I might need it for further study /career? ❑ Am I keeping my options open? ❑ Is level important? Ability • Aptitude • Interest Level • Parent/Teacher Meeting • Eye to the future •
The Form Subject Groupings are a reflection of student preference They are Not Predetermined. Return of Form – 03/02/2020
Research ❑ Subject Websites: • www.ncca.ie • www.curriculumonline.ie • www.scoilnet.ie • www.education.ie • www.skool.ie ❑ Career Websites • www.qualifax.ie • www.careersportal.ie • www.careerdirections.ie ❑ Junior Certificate Course Books
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