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Children’s experiences of curriculum and assessment in primary school
The report, Curriculum and Assessment in Children’s School Lives: Experiences from Primary Schools in Ireland 2019–2023, is the 6th in the series from the Children’s School Lives longitudinal study. This ground-breaking study draws on the experien...
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Assessment and reporting of Level 1 Learning Programmes (L1LPs) and Level 2 Learning Programmes (L2LPs)) for students in 3rd Year in 2020/2021
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Assessment video
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IPA Research
As part of the redevelopment of the Primary School Curriculum, NCCA commissioned Dr Patrick Burke and Dr Paula Lehane, Institute of Education, Dublin City University to review literature on the interrelatedness of Integration, Pedagogy and Assessm...
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The DNA of learning and teaching!
Integration, Pedagogy and Assessment are at the heart of high-quality learning and teaching. These three inter-related concepts are the essential building blocks of effective teaching and learning in our classrooms and schools. If you're curious...
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NCCA’s Strategic Plan 2022 - 2025
NCCA’s Strategic Plan 2022 – 2025 was developed during the global pandemic - a time of great uncertainty and challenge - when everyone involved in education had cause to pause and reflect on the purpose and key values of education. Against this ba...
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Early Enactment Review of Junior Cycle Irish T1 and T2
Classroom Based Assessment 2 Re-imagined CBA2 has been re-imagined in revised Assessment Guidelines for Junior Cycle Irish T1 and T2. CBA2: Interacting through Irish places a greater emphasis on conversational Irish and on spoken interaction. To s...
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Meet the Faces Behind Ireland’s Curriculum Developments
Donna Carolan, Acting Director, Curriculum and Assessment Donna lives in Co. Louth but she will always be proud of her Roscommon roots. Donna has been an Education Officer with NCCA since 2021 and currently works across Early Childhood and Prima...
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Publication of Exploring the introduction of the Framework for Junior Cycle
The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) welcomes the publication of Exploring the introduction of the Framework for Junior Cycle: A longitudinal study – Interim report no. 2. This is the second in a series of research reports on...
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CBA2 Examples of Student Work Technology Subjects
Classroom Based Assessment 2 examples of student work for junior cycle Applied Technology, Engineering, Graphics and Wood Technology are now available for viewing. Use the links below to access the examples of student work on curriculumonline.ie f...
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Supporting the Curriculum
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OECD Report: Education in Ireland
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Junior Cycle
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Leaving Certificate Applied Mathematics
September 2021 saw the introduction of an exciting new Applied Mathematics specification in schools. This new course is assessed by means of two assessment components: a modelling project and an examination paper. To support the enactment of the s...
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Consultation open: Leaving Certificate Sciences
The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) is consulting on draft specifications for Leaving Certificate Biology, Chemistry and Physics. The consultation runs from the 8th of December 2023 until the 23rd of February 2024. The purp...
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Consultation open: Leaving Certificate Arabic and Classical Languages
The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) is consulting on draft specifications for Leaving Certificate Arabic, Latin and Ancient Greek. The consultation runs from the 8th of December 2023 until the 23rd of February 2024. The purpo...
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Keep the Conversation Going
The draft framework is designed to build on the success of the 1999 curriculum, while recognising and responding to the challenges and changing needs of society. Do you feel the draft framework achieves this? The draft framework outlines proposals...
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The Primary Curriculum Framework
The Primary Curriculum Framework is for all primary and special schools and will guide the work of teachers and school leaders as they enhance learning, teaching, and assessment for all children from junior infants to sixth class. The framework se...
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Early Enactment Review of Geography, History, Home Economics, Mathematics and Music
The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) is conducting an early enactment review of the junior cycle Geography, History, Home Economics, Mathematics and Music specifications (Phase 4). The consultation consists of a number of comp...
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Procurement Policy
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Inviting expressions of interest from schools to be part of an audit of TY programmes
Review of Transition Year Programmes – Guidelines for Schools We are reviewing and updating the Transition Year Programmes - Guidelines for Schools, which was published by the Department of Education in 1994. Significant developments have taken p...
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TY Guidelines for Schools are being updated
The Transition Year Programmes – Guidelines for Schools are being reviewed and updated. Since their publication in 1994, many developments have taken place and schools have continued to evolve their Transition Year (TY) Programme to meet the needs...
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Review of Level 1 and Level 2 Learning Programmes
The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) has been requested by the Minister for Education, Norma Foley TD, to develop follow-on programmes for students currently studying Level 1 and Level 2 Learning Programmes (L1/L2LPs) in junio...
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Guidelines for Care and Detention Schools
The Guidelines for supporting teaching and learning in care and detention schools acknowledge the challenges and complexities involved in responding to the educational needs of students in care and in detention schools. Their purpose is to assi...
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Leaving Certificate Computer Science – Update
The NCCA report on the early review of Leaving Certificate Computer Science (LCCS), is now published. LCCS was introduced in 2018 on a phased basis. The review was carried out in the latter half of 2022. We visited schools, heard from students who...
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3 Draft specifications consultation
The consultation on draft specifications in Leaving Certificate Business, Climate Action & Sustainable Development and Drama, Film & Theatre Studies is now open. The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) is consulting on dr...
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Five Draft Primary Curriculum Specifications
Published in March 2023, the Primary Curriculum Framework forms an important basis for the redevelopment of the Primary School Curriculum. It sets out the vision, principles, key competencies, and curriculum structure, all of which support high-qu...
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Reporting
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International Curriculum Audit of ESD
NCCA seeks an ‘evidence-based culture for curriculum and assessment innovation and development across the continuum of Irish education encompassing early years, primary and post-primary’ (NCCA Research Strategy, 2019-2021, p.3). As Ireland looks t...
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Senior Cycle Review
The Senior Cycle Review: Advisory Report highlights the main findings from the review of senior cycle. Underpinned by a shared purpose and vision, it provides a solid foundation for the phased redevelopment of senior cycle in the coming years....
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Preparation for Teaching and Learning
Since the introduction of the Preparation for Teaching and Learning - Guidance for All Primary and Special Schools, teachers and school leaders have been adapting their practice to reflect this renewed understanding of classroom preparation. Launc...
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Early Enactment Review of Junior Cycle Irish T1 and T2
NCCA recently published a report on the early enactment review of Junior Cycle Irish T1 and T2. This review was conducted by SEALBHÚ (DCU) on behalf of the Council. The report was accompanied by a note detailing immediate next steps for Junior Cyc...
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New Primary Mathematics Curriculum launched
Following the launch of the Primary Curriculum Framework in March this year, the new Primary Mathematics Curriculum has now been published. It sets out a fresh vision for children’s learning that is characterised by playfulness, creativity, challe...
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Leaving Certificate Foreign Languages
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Reports on the Consultation on the DPCF
The report on the consultation on the Draft Primary Curriculum Framework provides details of the public consultation on the proposals to redevelop the primary curriculum. Taking place between February 2020 and March 2022, the consultation was desi...
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Meet the Faces Behind Ireland’s Curriculum Developments
Mary Daly, Education Officer Mary lives in Co Tipperary, nestled between the Galtee and the Knockmealdown mountains. Mary is part of the Early Childhood Team in NCCA where, along with her colleagues, she has championed early childhood education fo...
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