Written answers

Tuesday, 8 September 2020

Department of Education and Skills

State Examinations

Photo of Gary GannonGary Gannon (Dublin Central, Social Democrats)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

574. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the ranking system which teachers needed to provide for leaving certificate students for the predictive grade system will be made public; if this is in line or contradictory with communication to schools and teachers in April 2020; and if subsequent communication was made to schools on this issue. [22042/20]

Photo of Norma FoleyNorma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

The Calculated Grades Student Portal will reopen on 14September at 9.00 am and will provide students with the percentage marks they were awarded by the Calculated Grades process. They will also be able to access the estimated percentage marks provided by their schools. Students may wish to have access to and consider this data if they are considering an appeal of their Calculated Grade.

An issue has arisen regarding the provision to students on 14 September of their class rank order in subjects, provided by their school as part of the Calculated Grades process. The issue relates to the General Data Protection Regulation and the personal data of students. The Department is seeking legal advice on this matter.

Comments

No comments

Log in or join to post a public comment.