fourthclass
Fourth class was a system of education and social classification in Ireland that was in use from the 19th century until the mid-20th century. It was a classification used to describe students' level of academic ability, and was also used to organize students into different social classes.
The fourth class system was typically used as a benchmark to distinguish between students who were eligible
Students classified as fourth class were often streaming into secondary education, particularly in urban areas. However,
The fourth class system was widely used throughout Ireland, but was phased out in the mid-20th century
Critics of the fourth class system argued that it was often used as a way to differentiate
Overall, the fourth class system was an important part of Irish education history, and its legacy continues