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