Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 June 2012
71 Deputy Ray Butler asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a review will take place of the higher level, leaving certificate project maths paper 2 in view of the confusion it caused to all students undertaking it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29970/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraComments and observations regarding test instruments are an intrinsic part of the feedback that SEC would normally expect to receive in any year. The well-tried methodology in place to deal with issues that arise in the course of the examination process is the development of the marking scheme by the Chief Examiner and his college of examiners in light of the circumstances of that year's examinations. All observations received in relation to any subject are reviewed by the relevant Chief Examiner in the context of preparing the marking scheme for that subject.
