Leaving Certificate
Leaving Cert Maths Higher Level
Over the 3 days course the following topics will be covered.
Overview of the new exam structure, including exam tips and study tips.
Paper 1: Algebra and Calculus. Using functions and graphs, roots of
equations and the factor thearem to explore the relationship between the two topics.
Paper 2: Strand 1 of Project Maths. Probability and Statistics. Cover New topics including
binomial distribution, normal distribution, correlation and sampling.
Paper 2: Strand 2 of Project Maths. Focus on Trigonometry including Practical problems
using trigonometry and derivation and application of trig formulae.
Leaving Cert Maths
Students should bring a scientific calculator, tables, past papers and a refill pad/pen. The
course will concentrate on approaches to questions, problem solving and maximising marks
available. It will also include sample answers, how to interpret question and address the
varying marking schemes of Paper on and Paper two. Maths is a wide ranging subject with
many aspects. The topics to be covered in this revision course will attempt to cover a large
proportion of the examinable materiable.
Primary Topics to be Covered
Day 1: Algebra/Complex Numbers
Day 2: Calculus/Functions and Area and Volume
Day 3: Coordinate Geometry/Probability/Statistics
OR by paper
Paper 1 : Algebra, Complex Numbers, Calculus, Functions
Paper 2: Area and volume, Probability, Statistics, Coordinate Geometry
Students should bring:
(i) Calculator (ii) Periodic Table (iii) Past Papers
CHEMISTRY (H)
(1) Atomic Theory
(2) Acids-Bases
(3) Water
(4) Thermo Chemistry
(5) Rates of Reaction
(6) Equilibria
(7) Organic Chemistry
(8) Options
HOME ECONOMICS
The emphasis will be on exam techniques and guidelines for answering
questions.
Food Studies, Resource Management, Consumer Studies, Social Studies.
ECONOMICS
MICRO:
- Demand/Supply
- Costs of Production
- Elasticity
- Markets
MACRO:
- Money/Banking
- Government & Economy
- International Trade / Finance
- National Income
DESCRIPTIVE:
- Comparative Economic
- Systems
- Population
- LDCs
GEOGRAPHY
Patterns and Processes in the Physical Environment
Internal Forces:
• Tectonic Cycle - earth’s structure, plate tectonics, volcanoes and earthquakes
• Rock Cycle - formation, modification (weathering and erosion)
• Landform Development - volcanic and plutonic structures, folding and faulting
External Forces:
• River Processes • Coastal Processes • Glacial Processes • Human Interaction
Regional Geography
The concept of a region - climatic, physical, administrative, cultural, socio-economic
The dynamics of regions - physical, economic and human
- 2 contrasting Irish regions
- 2 contrasting European regions
- 1 sub continental region
The complexity of regions:
- EU developments and expansion
- Changes in political boundaries
HISTORY (H)
Courses will focus on course content and eassy writing skills necessary for 'A1' grade success in Leaving Certificate.
Course content will cover topics which have a high possibility of being on the paper in June 2010. This will enable students to maximise marks in the 'Cumulative Mark' (worth 60% of total).
Eassy writing skills will focus on eassy planning and correct use of time in the exam in order that students may achieve maximum marks in the 'Overall Evaluation' mark (worth 40% of total).
The course will cover the prescribed Documents Based Question:
European Retreat from the empire and its aftermaths 1945-1990.
Please indicate below which of the courses you are taking in the Leaving Cert.
(Students have to take two European subjects and one Irish for the Leaving Cert.)
Research Study Report (RSR)
Please indicate below if you want the course to cover the 'RSR' (deadline for submission to SEC 30th April, 2010)
Irish History |
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The pursuits of sovereignty and the impact of partition 1912 - 1949 |
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Movements for political and social reform, 1870 - 1914 |
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European History |
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Dictatorship and Democracy in Europe, 1920 - 1945 |
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Dictatorship and Democracy in Europe, 1945 - 1989 |
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Dictatorship and Democracy in Europe, 1945 - 1992 |
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Nation states and international tensions, 1871 - 1920 |
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Research Study Report |
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When you are applying, please inform the office of the above
ACCOUNTANCY (HONOURS ONLY)
Financial
Depreciation
Incomplete Records
Club Accounts
Published Accounts
Control Accounts
Cash Flow Statements
Suspense Accounts
Bank Reconciliation Statements
Management Accounting
Budgeting
Cost - Volume - Profit analysis
Possible Examination Questions will be looked at.
BUSINESS (Hons) (1 and 2)
A broad survey of the new business course, with particular emphasis on major topics:
1) Enterprise
2) Management
3) Insurance / Taxation
4) Control of Business
5) Marketing
6) Business Environment / Domestic and International
7) Social Responsibilities of Business
8) The E.U.
Bank of questions (Short and Long) provided for ALL topics, based on department samples. An
approach to ABQ's will also be discussed. ABQ’s will be treated separately.
Biology H 1 Course A
Topics from:
1. Photosynthesis and Respiration
2. Food Chemistry and Enzymes
3. Ecology
(i) Principles of Ecology
(ii) Field Study Methods
(iii) Human impact on the environment
4. Plant Biology
(i) Plant Structure
(ii) Transport in Plants
(iii) Plant Responses to Stimuli
(iv) Flowering Plant Reproduction - sexual and vegetative
5. Human Biology
(i) Digestive System
(ii) Breathing System
(iii) Kidneys
(iv) Immunity - Human Defence System
(v) Circulatory System - blood and lymph
Biology H 2 Course B
Topics from:
1. Scientific Method: The Cell - structure,
mitosis and meiosis, tissue culture
2. Micro-biology
(i) Bacteria
(ii) Fungi
(iii) Viruses
(iv) Protista e.g. Amoeba
3. Genetics
(i) Crosses
(ii) DNA - structure, replication,
protein synthesis
(iii) Genetic Engineering
4. Evolution, Classification and Life
5. Human Biology
(i) Skeletal System
(ii) Nervous System
(iii) Sense Organs
(iv) Endocrine (hormonal) System
(v) Human Reproduction
Biology (H) Course A and Biology (H) Course B are two separate subjects
Each student will get a booklet of Past Paper Questions. Questions are arranged
according to the 33 chapters in the course notes.
The questions in each chapter
are arranged according to the exam format.
Biology 1 & 2 is being taught by Joe Reville,
renowned teacher & author
www.biologywithjoe.com
PHYSICS (H)
Exam techniques: Interpretation of questions, timing etc.
Graphs: Plotting and use of graphs - questions & sample answers
Mechanics: Motion, Newtons Laws,
Light / Sound Waves: Reflection, Refraction, Interference, Diffraction, Doppler
Effect, Sound Intensities / Levels, Experiments
Heat: Thermometry, Specific Heat Capacity, Latent Heats
Static Electricity: Coulombs Law, Electric Fields, Capacitors
Current Electricity: OHM’S LAW, Circuits, Resistance, Resistivity, Joule’s Law.
Magnetic Effects, Electromagnetic Induction.
Semi Conductors: PN Junctions, Diodes.
Electrons: Cathode Rays, X Rays, Photoelectric Effect
Radioactivity: Types, Laws of Decay, GM Tube, Fission, Fusion Energy
Options: Sample answers to some questions from each option
THROUGHOUT THE COURSE THERE WILL BE CONSTANT EMPHASIS ON
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. SAMPLE ANSWERS PROVIDED.
ENGLISH (H)
Paper 1 Language Skills and Essay writing - sample answers supplied -
composing and composition
Paper 2 Single text - Hamlet
Poetry - Including Boland, Kavanagh, Heaney, Kinsella et al.
Comparative Studies - ranging over a number of texts, including films.
Sample answers supplied
ENGLISH (O)
Paper 1 Composing and Comprehension
Paper 2 (1) How to approach the single text(notes given)
(2) Comparative studies
(3) Note on Poetry
GAEILGE - ARD LEIBHÉAL (H)
1: Ceapadóireacht – An Aiste / An Díospóireacht / An t-Alt Nuachtáin
2: Léamhthuiscint
3: Prós Ainmnithe / Prósteács breise - A Thig Ná Tit Orm / Gafa / Tóraíocht /
Dhiarmada agus Ghráinne / An Triail / Canary Wharf.
4: Filíocht Bhreise: A Chlann, Caoineadh Airt Uí Laoghaire, Fill Arís, Colmán, Eiceolaí
5: Cluastuiscint
GAEILGE - GNÁTHLEIBHÉAL (L)
Paper 1
(1)Cluastuiscint
(2) Aistí
(3) Giota Leanúnach
(4) Scéal
(5) Riomhphost
(6) Cómhrá
Paper 2
(1) Léamhthuiscint
(2) Aistí
(3) Filíocht
FRENCH (H )
Aural reading comprehension and written sections of the exam.
- sample exam questions on all sections
- revision of important grammar points such as verbs, pronouns, negative etc.
- marking system and time management
- important structures and marking scheme
GERMAN
- exam technique - letter writing - essay writing - reading comprehension
oral work
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