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Concern over Leaving Certificate results
As 50,000 students receive their Leaving Certificate results this morning, concerns have being raised over the high failure rates of students who took ordinary-level maths and science this year.
Almost 5,000 students or 10 per cent have failed maths at either ordinary, higher or foundation level, making many ineligible for third-level courses.
Results in science-based subjects are also disappointing with only 7 per cent securing honours in physics, 8 per cent in chemistry and 23 per cent in biology. The failure rates at ordinary level are also high, with over 15 per cent failing chemistry and biology.
While no student matched last year's achievement of nine A1s, 11 achieved 8 A1s.
The results, it is expected, will increase pressure on Minister for Education Mary Hanafin to address the crisis in maths.
However, the Irish language has experienced what has been described as "a strong revival," with more than 1,000 additional students at higher level and 83 per cent scoring honours, one of the highest in the entire Leaving Cert.
History has attracted 1,000 extra students with the introduction of a revised course.
Last night, Fine Gael's Olwyn Enright accused Ms Hanafin of being unwilling or unable to address the crisis in maths and science.
"Once again, the Leaving Certificate results have exposed the soft underbelly of Ireland's supposed move towards a 'knowledge economy'. The figures speak for themselves, and show that the Government remains blind to the need for reform in how key subjects are taught and examined," she said.
Tony Donohoe, head of education at employers' group Ibec said the development of a knowledge economy is dependent on a strong supply of scientists, engineers and technologies, but the results raised doubts about the ability to deliver on this agenda.
Careers expert Brian Mooney said last night that investing in science and technology laboratories was the only way to reverse the crisis in these subjects. Facilities that enable students to enjoy a "hands on" approach would help to arrest the fall-off in demand for science subjects, he said.
Meanwhile, President McAleese extended her congratulations to all those who will receive their Leaving Certificate examination results this morning. The President said: "Thousands of students from around the country today will receive the results of their most significant academic test to date. I hope today brings the success you have hoped and worked hard for, opening up exciting and challenging opportunities for the next chapter in your lives. We also thank today your teachers and parents who have supported you throughout this journey."
Concern over Leaving Certificate results
As 50,000 students receive their Leaving Certificate results this morning, concerns have being raised over the high failure rates of students who took ordinary-level maths and science this year.
Almost 5,000 students or 10 per cent have failed maths at either ordinary, higher or foundation level, making many ineligible for third-level courses.
Results in science-based subjects are also disappointing with only 7 per cent securing honours in physics, 8 per cent in chemistry and 23 per cent in biology. The failure rates at ordinary level are also high, with over 15 per cent failing chemistry and biology.
While no student matched last year's achievement of nine A1s, 11 achieved 8 A1s.
The results, it is expected, will increase pressure on Minister for Education Mary Hanafin to address the crisis in maths.
However, the Irish language has experienced what has been described as "a strong revival," with more than 1,000 additional students at higher level and 83 per cent scoring honours, one of the highest in the entire Leaving Cert.
History has attracted 1,000 extra students with the introduction of a revised course.
Last night, Fine Gael's Olwyn Enright accused Ms Hanafin of being unwilling or unable to address the crisis in maths and science.
"Once again, the Leaving Certificate results have exposed the soft underbelly of Ireland's supposed move towards a 'knowledge economy'. The figures speak for themselves, and show that the Government remains blind to the need for reform in how key subjects are taught and examined," she said.
Tony Donohoe, head of education at employers' group Ibec said the development of a knowledge economy is dependent on a strong supply of scientists, engineers and technologies, but the results raised doubts about the ability to deliver on this agenda.
Careers expert Brian Mooney said last night that investing in science and technology laboratories was the only way to reverse the crisis in these subjects. Facilities that enable students to enjoy a "hands on" approach would help to arrest the fall-off in demand for science subjects, he said.
Meanwhile, President McAleese extended her congratulations to all those who will receive their Leaving Certificate examination results this morning. The President said: "Thousands of students from around the country today will receive the results of their most significant academic test to date. I hope today brings the success you have hoped and worked hard for, opening up exciting and challenging opportunities for the next chapter in your lives. We also thank today your teachers and parents who have supported you throughout this journey."
