First years fall back in maths and reading [Independent.ie]
- Published: 24 September 2009
MOST of the 55,000 students who enrol in secondary school annually make no progress in reading and maths in their first year. In fact, some "go backwards", according to a confidential paper drawn up by the advisory body charged with curriculum reform.
It says that this 'drift' in achievement is a well-documented phenomenon across education systems that feature a transition at 11 or 12 years of age, the age at which pupils leave primary school. The paper, which goes before the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment today, says this lack of progress is a key issue in Junior Cert reform.
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