Statements
All JCSP statements have been written by practising teachers. A statement is a general description of a particular area of knowledge, ability or skill. Essentially a statement affirms that a student knows, understands or can do something. Each statement is defined or described by a series of learning targets. Learning targets are specific, short-term goals that lead to a statement. These outline the steps that are followed and the material that should be covered if the student is to achieve competence in the long-term target, the statement.
The profile system consists of over 100 statements. There are two types of statements: subject-based statements and cross-curricular statements. Subject-based statements reflect many of the aims and objectives of the Junior Certificate subject syllabi. Cross-curricular statements usually refer to knowledge, ability or skills required by students to be successful learners but not directly examined in the Junior Certificate Examinations. Through cross-curricular statements students receive certification for a wide range of their achievements at Junior Cycle in addition to certification for their academic success.
Irish (IR)
Gaeilge (GA)
Mathematics (M)
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Use of Number (M1)
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Can apply the knowledge and skills necessary to perform mathematical calculations.
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Set, Relations and Charts (M2)
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Can interpret and draw basic statistical charts and sets.
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Perimeter, Area and Volume (M3)
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Can calculate perimeter, area and volume of given shapes.
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Money (M4)
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Can apply the knowledge and skills needed to manage money in daily life.
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Use of Calculator (M5)
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Can apply the knowledge and skills necessary to perform basic operations using a calculator.
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Use of Number with calculator (M6)
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Can apply the knowledge and skills necessary to perform mathematical calculations.
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Graphs, Construcions and Transformations (M7)
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Can apply the knowledge and skills required to sketch graphs and transformations and to perform basic constructions in geometry.
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Time, Speed and Scale (M8)
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Can demonstrate and apply an understanding of time, speed and scale.
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Knowledge and application of Geometry (M9)
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Can apply the knowledge and skills necessary to perform specified geometrical operations.
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Knowledge and Application of Algebra (M10)
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Apply the knowledge and skills necessary to perform specified operations in algebra
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circle, Cylinder and Sphere (M11)
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Calculate the perimeter, area and volume of curved shapes
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Trigonometry (M12)
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Use trigonometry to solve problems
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Sets and Statistics (M13)
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Draw and interpret sets and statistics
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Knowledge and Application of Geometry2 (M14)
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Perform additional operations in Geometry
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Knowledge and Application of Geometry 3 (M15)
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Perform further operations in Geometry
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Quadratic and Simultaneous Equations (M16)
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Solve quadratic and simultaneous equations and simplify algebraic fractions
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Factorisation, Inequalities and Equations (M17)
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Factorise, graph and solve inequalities and solve more
challenging equations in Algebra
Science (ST)
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The Non-Living Environment (ST1)
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Can describe the characteristics and structures of different materials and explain how they change under different conditions.
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The Living Environment (ST2)
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Can describe a range of plant and animal life and explain their connection with the wider environment.
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The Human Body (ST3)
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Can describe some of the major systems of the human body and explain their links with health.
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Energy & Control (ST4)
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Can name the sources of energy and describe ways in which energy can be transferred and used.
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Human Biology (ST5)
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Describe some of the major systems of the human body and have an understanding of food and health.
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Physics (ST6)
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Understand the concept of measurement of Force, Energy and Heat.
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Chemistry (ST7)
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Recognise different substances and carry out separation techniques.
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Chemistry 2 (ST8)
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Understand some of the key principles of the chemistry of air and water.
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Plant Biology (ST9)
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Understand and identify the structure, functions and processes of a typical flowering plant.
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Physics 2 (ST10)
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Understand the concepts of magnetism, electrical conduction and the main properties of light.
Information Technology (IT)
Home Economics (HE)
Civics, Social and Political Education (CSPE)
Geography (G)
History (H)
Environmental and Social Studies (ESS)
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Examining the Past (ESS1)
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Can describe the principal methods of examining the past, and apply these to three of the following eras of history: Pre-Christian Ireland,The Ancient World, Celtic Ireland, Early Christian Ireland, Viking Ireland and Norman Ireland.
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Project Skills (ESS2)
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Can research, organise and present an historical project with assistance.
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Map Skills (ESS3)
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Can interpret ordnance survey maps and photographs.
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The Urban World (ESS4)
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Can outline the development of cities in the 19th and 20th century in the developing world.
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Colonialism and the Modern World (ESS5)
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Can explain and discuss the nature of colonialism and some of the main events and social issues of the twentieth century.
Art (A)
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Drawing (A1)
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Can use a range of drawing techniques to record and communicate information visually.
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Painting (A2)
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Can apply the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and complete a painting.
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Printmaking (A3)
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Can apply the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and complete an edition of prints.
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Grapic Design (A4)
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Can apply the knowledge and skills necessary to open and complete a graphic design.
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Three-Dimensional Work (A5)
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Can apply the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and complete a work in three dimensions.
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Museum/Gallery/Art centre (A6)
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Can plan, prepare for and carry out a visit to a museum/gallery/art centre.
Music (MU)
Physical Education (PE)
Religious Education (RE)
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Christianity (RE1)
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Can summarise the history, beliefs and customs of Christianity.
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Major World Religions (RE2)
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Can summarise the background, sources and customs of a major world religion other than Christianity.
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Faith & Community (RE3)
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Can describe ways in which religious faith influences society, giving examples from different communities.
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Celebration (RE4)
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Can describe rituals which people use to celebrate religious faith.
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Morality (RE5)
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Can understand morality, including the process and consequences of making a moral decision
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Communities of Faith (RE6)
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Can have a knowledge and an understanding of community and communities of faith.
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Christianity 2 (RE7)
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Can explore the context into which Jesus was born and understand the significance of his life, death and resurrection for his followers.
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Major World Religions 2 (RE8)
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Can explore in detail a major world religion (Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism) and examine the impact that it had on its followers, other individuals and communities.
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The Question of Faith (RE9)
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Can explore how asking questions and searching for answers find expression in religious belief and traditions.
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Celebrations 2 (RE10)
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Can describe how worship and ritual can help people celebrate religious faith.
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Morality 2 (RE11)
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Can understand the meaning and implications of a moral vision.
Materials Technology: Wood (MTW)
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Assembly (MTW1)
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Can work with wood having practised the basic skills appropriate for assembling finished pieces of basic work.
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Theory (MTW2)
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Can display basic background knowledge of woodwork theory.
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Drawings (MTW3)
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Can interpret and produce basic drawings relating to artefacts made from wood.
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Wood Craft (MTW4)
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Can display a knowledge of basic Wood Craft.
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Design Process (MTW5)
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Can understand and use the Design Process.
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Theory 2 (MTW6)
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Demonstrate knowledge of additional theory material
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Theory 3 (MTW7)
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Demonstrate further knowledge and understanding of theory material
Materials Technology: Metal (MTM)
Modern Languages (ML)
Technology (TY)
Technical Graphics (TG)
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Drawing Two Dimensional Shapes (TG1)
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Can use basic drawing instruments to demonstrate the skills of drawing and the knowledge of basic 2D shapes.
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Drawing Complex 2D and 3D Shapes (TG2)
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Can use basic drawing instruments to demonstrate the skills of drawing and the knowledge of more complex 2D shapes and basic 3D shapes.
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Scale Drawings (TG3)
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Can use the full range of drawing instruments to produce scale drawings.
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3D Objects (TG4)
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Can apply the knowledge and skills of drawing needed to understand the design and construction of 3D objects.
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Cad Programmes (TG5)
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Can apply the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to produce a graphic image using Autocad (or other suitable CAD programme).
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Drawing: 2D shapes (TG10)
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Use basic drawing instruments to demonstrate the skills of drawing and the knowledge of basic 2D shapes
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Drawing: Complex 2D and 3D shapes (TG11)
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Use basic drawing instruments to demonstrate the skills of drawing and the knowledge of more complex 2D shapes and basic 3D shapes
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Scale Drawings (TG12)
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Use the full range of drawing instruments to produce scale drawings
Social Personal and Health Education (SPHE)
Business Studies (BST)
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The Business of Working (BST1)
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Can understand and discuss the elements of the business world with regard to employment, transport and different forms of retailer.
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Personal Finance (BST2)
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Can manage personal finances in the areas of income, expenditure and budgeting.
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Accounting (BST3)
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Can understand and use basic budgeting and accounting methods involved in home, club and company accounts.
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Insurance (BST4)
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Can understand and explain the processes involved in personal and business insurance.
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Money and Banking (BST5)
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Can understand the various ways in which we use banks and how money is used in our society.
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Economic Awareness (BST6)
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Can understand and explain the ways in which economic activity affects our decision making on a personal and national level.
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Computers (BST7)
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Be familiar with the basic computer skills that are needed by people in everyday life.
Basic Skills (BS)
Career Guidance (CG)
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Career Guidance 1 (CG1)
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Can use relevant information to research and plan for future school/study/career decisions.
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World of Work (CG2)
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Use relevant knowledge about the world of work
to make informed choices and develop life skills
Library Skills (L)
Cross Curricular Statements (CC)
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Punctuality (CC1)
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Is usually or always on time for school, class periods and other appointments.
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Attendance (CC2)
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Attends regularly and is never absent without good reason.
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Working with Others (CC3)
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Works with others and makes a positive contribution to group activities.
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Working Alone (CC4)
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Carries out appointed tasks without supervision.
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Homework (CC5)
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Usually or always submits satisfactory work, completed on time.
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Cross-Curricular Project (CC6)
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Can plan, prepare and carry out, with assistance, a project involving different subject areas.
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Action Project (CC7)
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Can actively participate in the planning, preparation and carrying out of an action project appropriately and responsibly.
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Action Project Report (CC8)
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Can present the findings of an action project in which they participated.
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Project Skills: Historical (CC9)
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Can research, organise and present an historical project with assistance.
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Field Trip (CC10)
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Can plan, prepare and carry out a field trip as part of a group; carry out allocated tasks and appropriately present their findings and evaluate the experience.
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Project Skills (CC11)
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Can organise a project and present/display the result with assistance using medium of choice.
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Basic Research and Statistics (CC12)
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Can carry out a simple research project with assistance and display the result appropriately.
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Information Management (CC13)
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Can use, gather, sequence and interpret information from a wide range of sources with assistance and present this information in different ways.
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Organising & Planning a School Function (CC14)
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Can work as part of a team in order to plan, prepare and present all aspects of a simple school function.
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Social Competence: Reading from Texts (CC15)
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Can find general and specific information from a variety of texts.
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Social Competence: Functional Writing (CC16)
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Can make appropriate use of written language when dealing with the normal demands of school and everyday life.
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Social Competence: Listening (CC17)
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Can use written and oral language to demonstrate the ability to listen and retain information accurately.
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Social Competence: Speaking (CC18)
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Can use the spoken word to accurately express opinions and experiences in a social context.
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Measurement of Time (CC19)
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Can apply the skills, knowledge and understanding needed for the measurement of time in everyday situations.
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Measurement of Temperature (CC20)
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Can apply the skills, knowledge and understanding for the measurement of temperature in everyday situations.
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Measurement of Weight/Capacity (CC21)
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Can apply the skills, knowledge and understanding needed for the measurement of weight/capacity in everyday situations.
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Measurement of Length and Distance (CC22)
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Can apply the skills, knowledge and understanding needed for the measurement of length and distance in everyday situations.
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Money Management (CC23)
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Can manage personal and household finances.
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The Business of Living (CC24)
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Can manage personal finances in the area of income, expenditure and budgeting.
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Consumer Studies (CC25)
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Can use relevant knowledge about consumer rights to make informed consumer choices.
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Health and Nutrition (CC26)
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Can use relevant knowledge about health and nutrition to make informed lifestyle choices.
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Shape and Space (CC27)
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Can apply knowledge and understanding of the proportions of common two and three dimensional shapes to their work.
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Spatial Awareness (CC28)
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Can apply knowledge of direction and space to their work.
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Drawing and Sketching (CC29)
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Can use a range of drawing and sketching techniques to record information and to communicate information graphically.
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Craft and Materials: Construction and Assembly (CC30)
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Can work with a range of craft materials to create and finish a piece of work.
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Horticulture: Basic Cultivation (CC31)
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Can cultivate and care for a variety of flowers, bulbs, vegetables, herbs and other plants.
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Practical Horticulture (CC32)
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Can plan and carry out simple horticultural projects that demonstrate a familiarity with varied methods of cultivation.
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Health and Safety (CC33)
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Can explain the need for a wide variety of safety procedures in the workplace and act on these.
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Animal Care (CC34)
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Can take care of and be aware of the needs of an animal of choice.
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Animal Care: Horse, Pony or Donkey (CC35)
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Can relate the history and use the terms associated with horses and understand the important aspects of caring for a horse, pony or donkey.
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Positive Communication (CC36)
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Can communicate with people in a positive manner and apply these skills to maintain friendships.
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Relationships: Self - Awareness (CC37)
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Can identify, express and display personal qualities in a positive way showing an awareness of the needs of other people.
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Relationships: Self and Others (CC38)
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Can understand and recognise the need for the different codes of behaviour.
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Growth and Development 1 (CC39)
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Can make informed choices within personal relationships.
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Growth and Development 2 (CC40)
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Can apply the skills needed to clarify values and make lifestyle decisions.
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Photography (CC41)
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Can apply the knowledge and skills necessary to plan, execute and finish a work in two dimensions.
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Video Production (CC42)
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Can plan, prepare and make a short video sequence on a topic of choice.
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Interculturalism: Self and others (CC43)
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Can gather and interpret material relating to uniqueness and difference.
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Interculturalism: Diversity and Change in Ireland (CC44)
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Can examine the world influences on Irish culture and society, past and present.
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Home Studies I (CC45)
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Can describe important aspects of home management and carry out some basic home maintenance tasks (1).
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Home Studies II (CC46)
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Can describe important apects of home management and carry out some basic home maintenance tasks(2).
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Rural Studies (CC47)
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Can describe important apects of rural home management and carry out some basic farm maintenance tasks.
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Rules of the Road (CC48)
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Can recognise and demonstrate a reasonable knowledge of the rules of the road.
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Road Safety (CC49)
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Can recognise and demonstrate good practice in a variety of aspects of road safety.
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Make A Book (CC50)
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Plan, prepare and make-a-book for the Make A Book Exhibition.
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Paired Reading (CC51)
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Can participate in a paired reading programme and read with an understanding of a range of reading material.
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Reading Challenge (CC52)
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Participate in a Reading Challenge programme and read with an understanding of a range of reading material
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Word Millionaire (CC53)
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Participate in a Word Millionaire reading programme and read with an understanding of a range of reading material
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Reading Programme (CC54)
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Participate in a reading programme and read with an understanding of a range of reading material
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Readalong (CC55)
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Participate in a Readalong programme and read with an understanding of a range of reading material
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Stars Read (CC56)
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Be awarded the "Stars Read" certificate as a result of participation in a range of literacy activities
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Horticulture - Landscaping (CC58)
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Can plan the landscaping of an area in the school environment and carry out the practical work required to do this.
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Debating (CC60)
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Demonstrate understanding of Debating and Participate in a Debate
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Study Skills 1 (CC63)
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Use appropriate study skills to support learning
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Study Skills 2 (CC64)
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Use appropriate study skills,including note taking,to support learning
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Study Skills 3 (CC65)
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Use appropriate study skills,including note takingand revision to prepare for the Junior Certificate exaamination
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Study Skills 4: Active Learning (CC66)
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Apply a range of skills necessary to participate effectively in an active learning environment
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Study Skills 5: Reading Strategies (CC67)
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Use appropriate reading strategies to read and comprehend a variety of texts
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Paired Maths:Tutor (CC71)
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Participate as a tutor in a Paired Maths
Programme
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Paired Maths: Tutee (CC72)
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Participate as a tutee in a Paired Maths
Programme