Since its rollout in 2017, the Junior Cycle replaced traditional As, Bs and Cs with grade descriptors such as merit (55-74 per cent), higher merit (75-89 per cent) and distinctions (90 per cent ...

It will be in place for this year’s exams Students will have a better chance of achieving higher grades under the new system. Photo: Stock image Children sitting the Junior Cycle exams this year ...

Minister for Education, Helen McEntee has announced major changes to the Junior Cycle ... be the same number of grade bands as prior years, with the top four grade descriptors, Distinction ...