Tony McLoughlin (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The witnesses are very welcome and I thank them for their very detailed submissions and presence today. They have been very informative so far. What evidence suggests that continuous assessment alleviates student stress?

Mr. Browne referred to the stress experienced by students. Is there evidence to support the contrary view? Given their already burdensome schedule, will teachers be able to appropriately grade or correct additional assignments? Do students tend to receive better or worse grades under the continuous assessment model? How will it be possible for the State to standardise continuous assessment?