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St. Brendan’s College
Subject Choice
Junior Cycle
CBA Classroom Based
Assessment
Classroom Based Assessment 1 …. 2nd Year
Classroom Based Assessment 2 …. 3rd Year
The Assessment Task:
is a written task completed by students during class
time based on CBA 2
sent to the State Examinations Commission for marking
The content and format of the Assessment Task may
vary from year to year.
Performance Descriptors
% Descriptors
90-100 Distinction
75<90 Higher Merit
55<75 Merit
40<55 Achieved
20<40 Partially Achieved
Classroom Based Assessments .. Performance
Descriptors
Exceptional
Above Expectations
In line with Expectation
Yet to meet expectations
Junior Cycle profile of
Achievement
Mandatory
❑ English
❑ Irish
❑ Maths
❑ Religion
❑ *Wellness: (CSPE, PE, SPHE)
*Short Courses
Option Form
JCPA…Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement:
10 Academic or
9 Academic & 2 short courses or
8 Academic & 4 short courses
Mandatory Subjects:
English
Irish
Maths
Religion
Wellness (CSPE, PE, SPHE)
Subjects Choices:
Group 1: Pick 1 from A & 1 from B Group 1:
A. History or Geography or Coding/ICT A.___________________
B. Geography or History or SEN (for eligible students) B.___________________
Group 2: Pick 4 from 8 Group 2:
Technical Graphics
Materials Technology Wood 1. _____________________
Art Craft and Design 2. _____________________
Music 3. _____________________
French 4. _____________________
German
Science
Business
History & Geography
CBA1.. 2nd yr CBA2…3rd yr
History The Past in my Place:
Report on a project
related to an aspect of the
history of their locality
/place
A Life in Time:
Report on a project
where they research
the life and
experiences of a
person of historical
interest
Geography In the News:
Report on their inquiry,
based on a recent media
source, relating to a
geographical event
My Geography:
Investigate
geographical aspects
in a local area
Assessment Task: Based on CBA 2 (10%)
ICT/Coding…Short Course
The short course aims to
❑ Develop the student’s ability to formulate
problems logically;
❑ to design, write and test code through the
development of programs, apps, games,
animations or websites;
Pick 4 from 8❑Technical Graphics
❑Materials Technology Wood
❑Music
❑Art, Craft and Design
❑French
❑German
❑Science
❑Business
Material Technology WoodAim:
MTW is concerned with the application of knowledge and materials processing skills in facilitation students’ exploration of their role in making and shaping their environment
Content:
•Project Design and Realisations
•The Timber Industry
•Joints, Fasteners and Fixtures
•Health and Safety
•Tools and Turning
Assessment :To include CBA’s
Common Paper
70% Project and 30% Theory/Design and Sketching
Technical GraphicsAim:
Technical Graphics involves students in the development of the range of skills associated with the management of spatial problems and the graphical communications of spatial ideas and solutions
Content
•Plane Geometry
•Constructions
•Transformation Geometry
•Scales Drawings
•Orthographic Projection
•Freehand Drawing and Graphics
Assessment to include CBA’S
Common Paper
30% Project(Solid Works) and 70% Drawing terminal exam
MTW & TG
Leaving Certificate
Material Technology
Wood
Construction Studies
Technical Graphics
Design Communication
Graphics
Useful for:
Architecture
Auctioneering
Construction Management
Apprenticeships
Civil and Structural
Engineering
Town Planning
Quantity Surveyor
Teaching
Fashion Design
Interior Design
ArtAim:
Develop the expressive, communicative and functional modes of art
Content:
❑2D Painting and Graphic Design
❑3D Craftwork
Assessment:
Common Paper to include CBA 1&2
❑ A Workbook
❑ A project 3rd Yr
❑No Theory for Junior Cert.
MusicAim:
Provide students with musical knowledge, understanding and practical
competencies
Content:
Performance group or individual
Composing may select from a range of prescribed exercises
Assessment:
CBA 1 2nd Year…Composition Portfolio
CBA2 3rd Year…Programme Note.. assessed as part of the 30%
I.Practical examination in individual and/or group - - (30%)
II.Written examination- composing and listening to music - - (70%)
Languages: French & German
Aim:
Develop in students an interest in the language and in the culture/traditions
Students hold a basic conversation using different tenses and grammar structures. Develop Oral Skills
Content:
Tenses Short Notes/Letter Writing Tape Work
Vocab- directions, people, buildings, occupations etc.
In Class Assessment:
CBA 1: 2nd year……Portfolio of Work (3 pieces of Homework.. {Cultural, Recorded, Optional)
CBA 2: 3rd year…Oral Presentation recorded
Assessment Task: A Reflection booklet (in Class work) on CBA 2(10%)
Final Exam: Common Paper 90%
Third Language and
College Entry
Requirements•Exemptions ... psychological report
•NUI Matriculation Form for colleges to be completed in leaving cert year
No exemption but decides to drop:
Can still attend
•Institute of Technology
•Nursing
•D.C.U, Trinity, University of Limerick
•(if studying Irish and English for L.C)
Science…Junior Cycle
L.C Science
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Agricultural Science
Applied Maths
Science
Chemistry + another Science
Dentistry
Medicine
Pharmacy
Dietitics
Vet. Medicine
Genetics
Biology
Medical and Health Science
Chemistry
Mathematical Science
Honours Maths
J.C -- Business
L.C Business
Leaving Cert:
Business
Economics
Accounting
Courses
Finance
Commerce
Accountancy
Computers
Marketing
Taxation
Insurance
Teaching
Business Information
Systems (BIS)
Law and Business
Commerce & Language
College Recommended Subjects:
• Maths
• Physics
• DCG
• Applied MathsEngineering
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics•3rd Language
[N.U.I’s]
Health Science
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Agricultural Science
• Applied Maths
Science
•Law
•Politics
•Arts
•Social Science
•Journalism
•3rd Language [N.U.I’s]
Humanities
•Accounting
•Economics
•Business
•3rd Language [N.U.I’s]Business
•Honours Irish…Primary Teaching
•3rd language[N.U.I’s]Education
Reflect❑ Do I like this subject?
❑ Am I good at it?
❑ How have I performed up to now? Parent/teacher meeting
❑ Is there a chance that I might need it for further study /career?
❑ Am I keeping my options open?
❑ Is level important?
• Ability
• Aptitude
• Interest Level
• Parent/Teacher Meeting
• Eye to the future
The Form
Subject Groupings are a reflection of student preference
They are Not Predetermined.
Return of Form –
03/02/2020
Research❑Subject Websites:
•www.ncca.ie
•www.curriculumonline.ie
•www.scoilnet.ie
•www.education.ie
•www.skool.ie
❑Career Websites
•www.qualifax.ie
•www.careersportal.ie
•www.careerdirections.ie
❑Junior Certificate Course Books