Standardised Tests take place in Term 3 each year. They are used as an indicator of the student's progress. More information can be found on the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment's (NCCA) website.
Please click the link below to access the NCCA's information leaflet for parents "Your Child and Standardised Testing".
https://www.ncca.ie/media/1424/standardised_testing_sten.pdf