Standarised Testing:
Standardised tests measure your child’s achievement in literacy and numeracy compared to other children throughout the country at the same class level or age level. Schools are required to administer these tests at the end of second, fourth and sixth class.
The link brings you to two leaflets. One leaflet focuses on using Standard scores to explain the test results while the other leaflet focuses on using STen scores to explain the results.
Find the page here.
Maths in the Infant Classroom:
Take a look at the new tip sheets, video clips and podcasts which tell parents about the maths children learn in junior and senior infants. These new resources also give ideas and suggestions for helping children to learn at home using simple games and everyday activities. Find the page here.
Tip Sheets for Parents:
This link brings you to a page with short tip sheets and presentations for parents on different aspects of children’s learning. Find the page here.
Information for Parents: Your Child’s Learning:
There are two booklets about children’s learning in primary schools available for parents to download: The What, Why and How of Children’s Learning in Primary School (2006) and Your child’s learning (2000) available here.
The School Report:
Information on your child’s school report can be found here. The leaflet is also available in other languages.
