The Education Minister Ruairi Quinn says he’s considering introducing bonus points for Science subjects in the Leaving Cert.
Speaking at the McGill Summer School in Glenties last night – Minister Quinn said he would assess whether bonus points for honours maths increases the uptake – before looking at a similar system for science subjects.
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It’s in response to calls from industry chiefs who say Irish students are not taking enough maths and science courses to prepare for the jobs in those areas in the future.
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