Students have reacted with upset and frustration to the listening section of the higher level Leaving Cert Spanish exam, which they said included “mumbling”, “cut-off sentences” and “skipped in parts”. While this year’s higher level chemistry exam was “challenging but fair”, it rewarded students who had covered the whole course. When it came to the Junior Cert, Latin America took centre-stage on the Spanish exam, with references to Peru, Bolivia, and Guatemala on the paper. In the afternoon, materials technology students sat a “well-received paper with visually stunning images and graphics to stimulate students,” said Donal Cremin, metalwork teacher at Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra in County Kerry. The exam featured questions on smart technology, hoverboard designs and a selfie stick.

Source: Irish Examiner June 18, 2019 17:48 UTC