State Examinations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 March 2015

Tuesday, 31 March 2015

Ceisteanna (549)

Pat Breen

Ceist:

549. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason the marking system for the junior and leaving certificate examinations has not changed since 1969; her plans to review the system, and in particular to round-up the percentages obtained to the nearest percentage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12695/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

The State Examinations Commission has statutory responsibility for operational matters relating to the certificate examinations. In view of this I have forwarded your query to the State Examinations Commission for direct reply to you.