Sample Credit System NOTE: If a credit system is to be used, the criteria and credits should be adapted for school context Criteria Assessment Details Credits Awarded Attendance & punctuality 90% min 20 Core Modules/Subjects 10 credits per 80 Maths, Irish etc. module/subject Subject Sampling Modules 10 credits per 50 DCG, Art, Business etc. module/subject TY Specific Modules 10 credits per 30 Self Defence, ECDL module/subject Work Experience Attendance, 50 evaluation, employers report Community Care Attendance, 50 evaluation, employers report Extra-Curricular participation 20 Portfolio or ePortfolio Interview, 100 Content: storage, workspace, showcase, TOTAL 400 Credit Awards: 340-400 = distinction 240-339 = merit 160-240 = pass 0-160 participation
Sample Credit System NOTE: If a credit system is to be used, the criteria and credits should be adapted for school context Criteria Assessment Details Credits Awarded Attendance & punctuality 90% min 20 Core Modules/Subjects Maths, Irish etc. 10 credits per module/subject 80 Subject Sampling Modules DCG, Art, Business etc. 10 credits per module/subject 50 TY Specific Modules Self Defence, ECDL 10 credits per module/subject 30 Work Experience Attendance, evaluation, employers report 50 Community Care Attendance, evaluation, employers report 50 Extra-Curricular participation 20 Portfolio or ePortfolio Interview, Content: storage, workspace, showcase, 100 TOTAL 400 Credit Awards: 340-400 = distinction 240-339 = merit 160-240 = pass 0-160 participation
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