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106 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of students taking biology at leaving certificate for each of the past years, from 1990 to 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26466/00]
Written Answers. - State Examinations.
The following table shows the number of students taking biology at leaving certificate for each of the past years, from 1990 to 2000.
|
Year |
Number takingbiology |
% taking biology |
|
90/91 |
53,705 |
47% |
|
91/92 |
54,506 |
47% |
|
92/93 |
57,639 |
48% |
|
93/94 |
63,060 |
51% |
|
94/95 |
61,444 |
52% |
|
95/96 |
61,130 |
51% |
|
96/97 |
62,559 |
50% |
|
97/98 |
60,531 |
49% |
|
98/99 |
56,686 |
47% |
|
99/00 |
52,198 |
45% |
There is a shift of only 2% in the number of students taking biology over the ten year period and the peak of 52% was reached in 1994-95.
Question No. 107 taken with Question No. 95.