Maths CBA Hub 2024

Update as of Summer 2023

• Junior Cycle 2024 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 2024
• The Assessment Task will not be completed by JC 2024 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

• 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