Maths CBA Hub 2023

NOTE: Students sitting Junior Cycle 2024 and onward should click here for the correct guidance.

Students sitting Junior Cycle 2023 should stay on this page for guidance.

Update as of September 2022

• Junior Cycle 2023 students have to complete at least one CBA, but not necessarily both CBAs
• Most students will complete CBA 1 only
• Check with your teacher as to their plans for your CBA(s) for JC 2023
• The Assessment Task will not be completed by JC 2023 students.

• Quick Video Guide to Maths CBAs and the Assessment Task (JC 2023) (5 mins)
  – Slides (PDF)
• Maths CBA 1 – Overview Video (JC 2023) (6 mins)
  – Slides (PDF)
• Maths CBA 2 – Overview Video (JC 2023) (7 mins)
  – Slides (PDF)
• Quick Video Guide to the Assessment Task (JC 2023) (3 mins)
  – Slides (PDF)

Note:  we’ve included PowerPoints for these videos as classroom resources for teachers. Check the links at the bottom of this page.

CBA 1 – The Mathematical Investigation:

• CBA 1 Overview Video (JC 2023) (6 mins)
  – Slides (PDF)
• CBA Template
• Features of Quality (CBA 1)
• Our Example of an “Exceptional” CBA 1
• Our Example – Video Overview (9 mins)
• Official Examples – an “In Line with Expectations” example, and some “Above Expectations” examples

CBA 2 – The Statistical Investigation

• CBA 2 Overview Video (JC 2023) (7 mins)
  – Slides (PDF)
• CBA Template
• Features of Quality (CBA 2)
• Our Example of an “Exceptional” CBA 2
• Our Example – Video Overview (9 mins)
• Official Examples – an “In Line with Expectations” example, and some “Above Expectations” examples

• Top Tips
• Do’s and Don’ts
• How to Create an Excellent Assessment Task – not required for 2022-23 students

• Assessment guidelines for CBAs from the NCCA website (official document)
• Assessment in Junior Cycle Mathematics explained (Short YouTube video)
• JCT website for Junior Cycle Maths (all info relating to CBAs and Assessment task can be found here