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Subject Choice

Junior Cycle

CBA Classroom Based Assessment

Classroom Based Assessment 1 …. 2nd Year Classroom Based Assessment 2 …. 3rd 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

% Descriptors 90-100 Distinction 75<90 Higher Merit 55<75 Merit 40<55 Achieved 20<40 Partially Achieved Classroom Based Assessments .. Performance Descriptors Exceptional Above Expectations In line with Expectation Yet to meet expectations

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.. 2nd yr CBA2…3rd yr History The Past in my Place: Report on a project related to an aspect of the history of their locality /place A Life in Time: Report on a project where they research the life and experiences of a person of historical interest Geography In the News: Report on their inquiry, based on a recent media source, relating to a geographical event My Geography: Investigate geographical aspects in a local area 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

Leaving Certificate

Material Technology Wood Construction Studies Technical Graphics Design Communication Graphics

Useful for:

Architecture Auctioneering Construction Management Apprenticeships Civil and Structural Engineering Town Planning Quantity Surveyor Teaching 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 3rd 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 2nd Year…Composition Portfolio CBA2 3rd 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: 2nd year……Portfolio of Work (3 pieces of Homework.. {Cultural, Recorded, Optional) CBA 2: 3rd 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 + another Science Dentistry Medicine Pharmacy Dietitics

• Vet. Medicine

Genetics Biology Medical and Health Science Chemistry Mathematical Science Honours Maths

J.C -- Business

L.C Business

Leaving Cert:

Business Economics Accounting

Courses

Finance Commerce Accountancy Computers Marketing Taxation Insurance Teaching Business Information Systems (BIS) Law and Business Commerce & Language

College Recommended Subjects:

• Maths
• Physics
• DCG
• Applied Maths

Engineering

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• 3rd Language

[N.U.I’s]

Health Science

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Agricultural

Science

• Applied Maths

Science

• Law
• Politics
• Arts
• Social Science
• Journalism
• 3rd Language [N.U.I’s]

Humanities

• Accounting
• Economics
• Business
• 3rd Language [N.U.I’s]

Business

• Honours

Irish…Primary Teaching

• 3rd language[N.U.I’s]

Education

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