About 26,000 pupils in Northern Ireland received their A-level and AS grades on Thursday, along with those getting results for vocational qualifications like BTecs.
The overall results showed a decrease in the number of top grades - A s and As compared to last year, although the proportion of top grades is still higher than before the Covid pandemic.
Regardless of how students performed on Thursday, there was relief as a tense wait came to an end.
6 Comments
BuggaBoom
Vocational qualifications provide valuable alternative pathways for students, offering them practical skills and increasing their employability.
Noir Black
The reliance on exams as the sole means of assessment overlooks the diverse range of skills and abilities students possess.
BuggaBoom
Exams are an effective way to objectively measure a student's knowledge and understanding of a subject.
Loubianka
The focus on grades places too much emphasis on academic performance at the expense of personal growth and development.
BuggaBoom
The experience of waiting for exam results teaches students resilience, patience, and the ability to cope with uncertainty.
GENA CR
The attainment of top grades acts as a reward for the hard work and dedication students put into their studies.