Free books are available at over 100 primary schools, says Irish education minister

Free books are available at over 100 primary schools, says Irish education minister

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Education, Business

6th - 8th Grade

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The video discusses a scheme providing €85 per child for free books in over 100 schools, which has been increased to €96. The scheme has run successfully for three years, and the funding is deemed sufficient. Schools are engaged in managing book costs, and any individual issues should be addressed directly with the department. The pilot scheme's success is highlighted as evidence of the program's effectiveness.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial amount provided per child in the school book scheme?

€85

€95

€100

€75

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much has the funding per child increased to in the revised scheme?

€100

€96

€92

€90

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for the confidence in the sufficiency of the increased funding?

Feedback from parents

A successful pilot program

School surveys

Government regulations

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should schools do if they face individual issues with the scheme?

Contact the local council

Reach out to the department directly

Submit a formal complaint

Wait for the next funding cycle

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the evidence from the pilot program suggest?

The funding is insufficient

The pilot was inconclusive

The pilot speaks for itself

The pilot needs revision