asked the Minister for Education how many pupils secured more than six, five, four, three and two honours in matriculation subjects in the leaving certificate examination in 1968 and in 1969.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Leaving Certificate Examination.
65.
With your permission, a Cheann Chomhairle, I propose to circulate with the Official Report a statement in tabular form giving the information sought by the Deputy.
Following is the statement:
|
Year |
1968 |
1969 |
|
More than six honours* |
191 |
222 |
|
Six honours |
366 |
445 |
|
Five ,, |
708 |
848 |
|
Four ,, |
1,037 |
1,330 |
|
Three ,, |
1,491 |
1,771 |
|
Two ,, |
2,050 |
2,547 |
*In 1969 the results were expressed in grades and not by way of Honours and Pass. The figures for 1969 are for those condidates who obtained Grade C or higher on honours paper, this being the grade which is accepted by the Universities as equivalent to honours in previous years.