Classroom Based Assessments – CBA’s
As part of Junior Cycle, students normally complete two Classroom-Based Assessments (CBAs) in each subject.
CBA 1 is usually completed in Second Year and CBA 2 is completed in Third Year.
The following descriptors are used to grade the CBA’s:
- Exceptional
- Above Expectations
- In Line With Expectations
- Yet to Meet Expectations
The results of the CBA will be included on the student’s Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement. (JCPA)
In the case of the languages and practical subjects the CBA that students complete is specified because it is linked to the externally assessed practical examination.
Please click on the subject name and this will redirect you to the NCCA Guidelines on the Classroom-Based Assessments for that subject.
Students will be advised by their subject teacher when these CBA’s will be taking place.
Subject | CBA 1 – Second Year | CBA 2 – Third Year |
Gaelige |
Punann Teanga (Language Portfolio)
|
Tasc Cumarsáide (Communicative Task)
|
English |
Oral Communication
|
The Collection of the Student’s Texts
|
Maths |
Mathematical Investigation
|
Statistical Investigation
|
Science |
Extended Experimental Investigation EEI
|
Science in Society Investigation SSI
|
History |
The Past is My Place
|
A Life in Time
|
Geography |
Geography in the News
|
My Geography
|
Religion |
A Person of Commitment
|
The Human Search for Meaning
|
Spanish/French |
Oral Communication
|
The Student Language Portfolio
|
Visual Art |
From Process to Realisation
|
Communicate and Reflect
|
Music |
Composition Portfolio
|
Programme Note
|
Home Economics |
Creative Textiles
|
Food Literacy
|
Business |
Business in Action
|
Presentation
|