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More than 15,000 children across Northern Ireland are to sit the first part of the last 11-plus later. More than 15,000 children across Northern Ireland are to sit the first part of the last 11-plus.
This will be the last year of the controversial test for primary sevens.This will be the last year of the controversial test for primary sevens.
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has published a newspaper advert to coincide with Friday's exam, calling for an end to academic election at 11.The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has published a newspaper advert to coincide with Friday's exam, calling for an end to academic election at 11.
Earlier this week, the four main churches in Northern Ireland announced a joint plan to help end the 11-plus stalemate.Earlier this week, the four main churches in Northern Ireland announced a joint plan to help end the 11-plus stalemate.
The Church of Ireland, Catholic, Methodist and Presbyterian churches said pupil transfer at 14 instead of 11 years was a "workable proposal".The Church of Ireland, Catholic, Methodist and Presbyterian churches said pupil transfer at 14 instead of 11 years was a "workable proposal".
Education Minister Caitríona Ruane, who is behind controversial plans to end academic tests for primary sevens, said it was a "helpful intervention".Education Minister Caitríona Ruane, who is behind controversial plans to end academic tests for primary sevens, said it was a "helpful intervention".
Politicians, parents and teachers have complained that there is still no concrete plan as to what will replace the 11-plus.Politicians, parents and teachers have complained that there is still no concrete plan as to what will replace the 11-plus.
The second part of the last 11-plus will be in time weeks' time.The second part of the last 11-plus will be in time weeks' time.