essential information

Who will set and mark the exam?
It will be set and marked by the State Examinations Commission (SEC). 
When will the exam take place?
It will take place in June of Third Year. 
What percentage of the Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement (JCPA) final grade will the exam be worth?
90%
*100% in 2022, 2023 and 2024 as there was no Assessment Task to complete.
How long is the exam?
Two hours.
What is the structure of the exam?
There are eight questions. You must answer all questions.

sample materials

NCCA - Sample Questions
SEC - Sample Exam Paper

past papers and marking schemes

grading table (360 marks)

Marks
%
Award
​324-360
​90-100
​Distinction
​270-323
​75-89
​Higher Merit
​198-269
​55-74
​Merit
​144-197
​40-54
​Achieved
​72-143
​20-39
​Partially Achieved
​0-71
​0-19
​Not Graded

exam questions By topic
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sample answers

2022
Q.1
Q.2
Q.3
Q.4
Q.5
Q.6
Q.7
Q.8
2023
Q.1
Q.2
Q.3
Q.4
Q.5
Q.6
Q.7
Q.8
2024
Q.1
Q.2
Q.3
Q.4
Q.5
Q.6
Q.7
Q.8