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So I've decided to drop to Ordinary Irish

  • 14-06-2010 2:30am
    #1
    DayTripper
    Registered Users Posts: 24 ✭


    I've thought about this a fair bit and I'm happy enough with doing the pass paper.
    I got 37% in the mocks but I think the oral went better then, so that could easily bring me down in marks this time around. I don't need Irish for the courses I'm looking to do next year so s'all good on that front.

    It all just seems a little too borderline in relation to either passing and failing and I'd rather not take the risk because I don't feel confident enough at this stage! :p

    I really just need to make sure it's definitely possible for me to drop down in tomorrow's exam, like will the oral be taken into account and regraded or is it the same amount of marks at both levels?

    Thanks if anyone can let me know! :)


Comments

  • #2
    Carsinian Thau
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,054 ✭✭✭Carsinian Thau


    You'll be able to drop down no problem. The oral is irrelevant with respect to what level you take Irish at, the examiner isn't even supposed to know! :D

    So yep, tomorrow when they ask what level you want, just say Ordinary.


  • #3
    fufureida
    Registered Users Posts: 716 ✭✭✭fufureida


    I'm sure you can drop down... In the oral ( for French anyway ) they dint look at whether or not you do pass or honours. I don't do irish but I'm sure Its tge same.

    They can't make you do honours if you don't want to. Just ask!


  • #4
    degausserxo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,492 ✭✭✭degausserxo


    Make sure you do two essays/letter.. things. Two friends of mine dropped to pass on the day and thought they only had to do one! Good luck!


  • #5
    DayTripper
    Registered Users Posts: 24 ✭DayTripper


    Ah brilliant so! Actually looking forward to this exam now, thanks again! :)


  • #6
    RealJohn
    Registered Users Posts: 2,099 ✭✭✭RealJohn


    Possibly a bit late to say it but this sounds like something you might regret in the future. If you got 37% in the mock and you're happy with your oral, you'll probably at least pass the higher level paper. You might not need Irish for the course you want but you never know when it might come in handy in the future.

    Ultimately, you have to do what you feel is best but you don't want to end up regretting your decision in the future.

    Good luck, whatever you choose. Go n-éirí leat.


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