Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 March 2026
519. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth when sample AAC reports will be provided to teachers for science subjects to illustrate the expectation that will be considered when grading these projects from students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17069/26]
View answer520. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth when students undertaking AACs in science subjects will be provided with guidance on approaching the additional assessment component, particularly in relation to word count; the number of questions to answer; the amount of detail required for each question; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17070/26]
View answer522. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason no marking scheme was introduced with exam papers for the written component of the Leaving Certificate for science subjects; when she expects this will be circulated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17072/26]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 519, 520 and 522 together.
The State Examination Commission (SEC) has statutory responsibility for the administration of the State certificate examinations including the approach to marking examinations and other assessment components, in line with overall examinations and assessment policy.
In view of this, I have asked the SEC to respond directly to you with the information you have requested
