The traditional written leaving certificate exam will only be worth 60% in every subject under new plans.

Teacher based continuous assessment will account for the other 40% of the grade of students.

Arthur Godsil – Former Headmaster of St. Andrews College and Director of Godsil Education and Jennifer Horgan - Irish Examiner Columnist & Teacher joined the Last Word to discuss.

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