A major review of the Leaving Cert is underway today.
Experts will look at ways of easing the “points race” and explore how to make the assessment less exam-focused.
The Lift's Garry and Fionnuala have come up with their own alternative to the Leaving Cert.
Here's the questions they believe students should be asked to determine if they can survive life after secondary school.
1. Can you carry on a proper face-to-face conversation with someone instead of spending all your time on your phone?
2. Name the three priests that live on Craggy Island in TV show 'Father Ted'
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3. How many ways are you able to cook eggs?
4. How many times do give out about the weather per day?
5. Are you capable of changing your bed sheets more than a couple of times a year?
6. Name one type of car that goes 'Bwam Bwommp'
7. Can you successfully fill out a form without descending into a panicking, sweaty mess?
8. Jim has three apples, Sarah has four. If Jim gives away two of his apples to Sarah... How annoying is the Irish Government?
9. Do you take care of making all your own appointments e.g. for the doctor/dentist/optician etc.?
10. Can you properly plan a trip away, i.e. sort out flights and accommodation without too much bother?
If you're struggling to answer more than half of these questions, then we're afraid you're not ready for the adult world.
