The assessment for classics can be broken down into three parts: 2 Classroom-Based Assessments (CBAs), a project and the written exam. Here's a breakdown:
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Everything you need to study Junior Cycle Engineering
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Junior Cycle Engineering is a hands-on course covering various topics such as robotics, smart technology and design.
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What's involved?
CBAs
Students must complete 2 CBAs. CBA 1 is entitled 'Engineering in Action' where you will explore the applications of engineering in the world around us and choose the topic you want to explore. CBA 2 is called 'Research and Development'. It is completed at the start of 3rd year and is based on the project that is issued by the SEC around October of that year.
Project
The project is issued in October of 3rd year and is worth 70% of your overall grade. This is where you get to show off your practical skills (all the skills you have learned since 1st year will be tested in this project).
Written exam
This takes place in June and is worth 30% of your overall grade. It's common level and is 1 hour and 30 minutes in length. You must answer every question on the paper with a mixture of writing and sketching required.
Students must complete 2 CBAs. CBA 1 is entitled 'Engineering in Action' where you will explore the applications of engineering in the world around us and choose the topic you want to explore. CBA 2 is called 'Research and Development'. It is completed at the start of 3rd year and is based on the project that is issued by the SEC around October of that year.
How to study engineering
Past exam paper questions
The best way to study engineering is by reviewing past exam paper questions. Doing this will familiarise you with the style of questions you can be asked, meaning you'll have fewer surprises in your exam.
On the Studyclix site, we have broken down past exam paper questions into topics, reducing the time you need to spend searching for questions.
Quizzes
On the top of the engineering subject page, you can find a button in the right-hand corner that will allow you to go through quiz questions on this subject.
All of the quiz questions have been written based on past exam paper questions, meaning you can have fun while studying.
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Distinction guide
The Junior Cycle Engineering course covers many aspects, both in the theory and practical sense. In this guide you will get a better understanding of the new course and how to do well in it.
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