Mr. Frank Jones:

On continuous assessment, I could ask the question, "What is it?" It is not assessment every day or assessment based on the homework handed up twice per week. An element of continuous assessment in the core subjects would assist in making the leaving certificate fairer. Practical testing is expensive and so the written examination paper has been the preferred method. Any move has to be researched, costed, funded and evidence based. ICTU has asked in its submissions that any changes be based on the evidence and research and that they be costed and properly funded.