Parents Information Evening. New Points System & Senior Cycle 22 nd September 2016

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1 Parents Information Evening New Points System & Senior Cycle 22 nd September 2016

2 The Points System... The points system is the final selection criteria used; after all other requirements are met, to gain entry into 3rd level education in Ireland. Each grade you achieve in any leaving certificate subject earns you so many points as shown on the points conversion chart. You calculate your points by adding up the points of your six highest subjects. If you have enough points you get the course you applied for. Different courses in different 3rd level institutions all have different points and they vary each year so you should aim for as many points as possible to be sure you have enough.

3 New Common Scale... The new scale does not have equal divisions between each value on the scale. The non-linear scale has been agreed to demonstrate the ability of the scale to recognise achievement while distinguishing between candidates It aims to minimising the use of random selection as candidates results will be both odd and even totals. Each candidate s points will vary. It also aims to encourage and reward the completed of higher level courses

4 Reducing the number of grade bands from 14 to 8 Candidates receiving Leaving Certificate results in August 2017 will have their results expressed in the following new Leaving Certificate grades: Higher Level Grade Ordinary Level Grade H1 (90-100) O1 (90-100) H2 (80 < 89) O2 (80 < 89) H3 (70 < 79) O3 (70 < 79) H4 (60 < 69) O4 (60 < 69) H5 (50 < 59) O5 (50 < 59) H6 (40 < 49) O6 (40 < 49) H7 (30 < 39) O7 (30 < 39) H8 (0 < 29) O8 (0 < 29)

5 New Point Values Awarded Higher Level Grade Points Ordinary Level Grade Points H1 100 H2 88 H3 77 H4 66 H5 56 O1 56 H6 46 O2 46 H7 37 O3 37 H8 0 O4 28 O5 20 O6 12 O7 0 O8 0

6 Maths Bonus Points 25 bonus points will continue to be awarded for Higher Level Mathematics for H6 grades and above. Its must be noted that a H7 is termed a fail in a subject, core and choice subjects included. It can be used for matriculation requirements. Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme LCVP Grade Revised LCVP Points Distinction 66 Merit 46 Pass 28

7 Matriculation requirements from 2017 Changes to basic matriculation requirements from 2017 Where Current requirement is : 2017 requirement : 5 OD3 5 O6/H7 2 HC3 & 4 OD3 2 H5 & 4 O6/H7 3 HC3 & 3 OD3 3 H5 & 3 O6/H7 Changes to specific subject requirements from 2017 HEIs currently finalising the mapping of programme entry requirements to the new grade scale Recommendation is that current grade requirements falling in the top half of a new grade band such as HC3,HC1 and HB2 will convert to H4,H3 and H2 respectively. Some exceptions will apply.

8 Old Grade Percentage Old Percentage New New Grade Points Value Points A H1 / O1 100 /56 A H2 / O2 88 / 46 B B H3 / O3 77 / 37 B C H4 / O4 66 / 28 C C H5 / O5 56 / 20 D D H6 / O6 46 / 12 D E H7 / O7 37 / 0 F H8 / O8 NG / 0

9 Students who do well in the Leaving Certificate Attendance Put the effort in over the two years, 5 th and 6 th. Get into a routine of study early on. Are motivated & organised. Have discovered a method of study that suits them. Are aware of their abilities and limitations and set realistic goals for themselves. Live a balanced lifestyle

10 Students who do well in the Leaving Certificate Take class tests and school exams seriously. Have conditions at home conducive to study Have supportive, interested parents who encourage, motivate and get the pressure balance right

11 Study and Organisation What is meant by study? Homework, Making notes, Revision, Practice exam questions. How much study???? 3-4 hours Study Routine... -Realistic and achievable study timetable. -To allow for inclusion of other aspects of life. (Balance)

12 Motivation Motivators: Positive Stress (Internal & External Factors) INTERNAL Own values Self esteem & self belief Clear goals Progress & success (the more you do the more you feel you can do) EXTERNAL Parents Peers School tests & exams Rewards

13 Demotivators Low self-esteem (lack of confidence) Negative comparisons with others Unrealistic expectations (high/low) Too much stress/ pressure No clear future career plans Too little stress/ Pressure Lack of Routine Disorganisation (Missing notes, Not being able to find anything) Work is allowed to pile up and becomes too much to cope with

14 Living a Balanced Lifestyle Organised routine: Allow time for everything. Sleep: Diet: Exercise: Part-time work: Social life: 7/8 hours per night Healthy and balanced Sports/ walking/ swimming Keep to a minimum: e.g. Saturdays. Not during the week or Sunday nights. Not during the week or Sunday nights.

15 Factors to Consider in Career Planning Career Decision Making is a gradual process not an instant decision. SELF (What suits me?) Interests Aptitudes Personality Skills Values Rewards

16 Options after the Leaving Certificate Further/Higher Education -CAO -UCAS (UK Colleges) -Eunicas (Europe) -Post Leaving Certificate Training Work Year Out

17 CAREERS RESEARCH Books, Newspapers, Prospectus Careers & Further Education Exhibitions Open Days Career Talks Internet Guidance Counsellor Family and Friends

18 CONCLUSION Attendance and consistent effort makes a difference Parental Support & Interest makes a difference Start career planning and research The Leaving Certificate is a 2 year course The student is ultimately responsible.

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