The State Examinations Commission has confirmed that it altered its draft marking scheme for Higher Level Maths Paper 1 following concerns over the difficulty of the paper.
There was controversy in June over what was regarded by many as a particularly difficult exam
The SEC said its action was in keeping with what it does every year when draft marking schemes are adjusted as part of the adjudication process.
Referring to the Maths Higher Level paper it said: "As part of the standard setting process, a detailed analysis of candidate responses was undertaken at a number of stages over the course of the marking.
"This process resulted in a marking scheme that was at the more lenient end of the normal range."
"Following consideration of all of the evidence the SEC has concluded that there was no systemic issue with the Paper 1 at Higher Level in Mathematics this year.
"Many of the questions that were commented on as being unusual or abstract, were answered well by candidates in comparison to their answering of other questions that did not attract any such comment."
In Maths, the number of H1 and H2s awarded is significantly lower when compared to last year.
Under 11% of candidates secured a H1 this year compared to 18% of candidates last year.
However, this year’s number of H1s is higher than pre-pandemic levels, comparing for instance to 6.4% of all grades awarded in 2019.
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The announcement comes as almost 62,000 students receive their Leaving Certificate results.
Students can access their results online or at their school from 10am.
Schools have been asked to make arrangements to support candidates receiving results.
Students will receive their adjusted marks today but can view their original marks and see the adjustments that were made from next Tuesday.
