Applied Mathematics (H): A Paper That Mixes The Familiar With Challenging Curveballs

Leaving Certificate Applied Mathematics (H) Review

Reaction to 2024 Leaving Certificate Applied Mathematics (Higher Level) by Brendan Williamson, Applied Mathematics teacher at The Institute of Education.   Generous questions on new syllabus material but a few curveballs in questions based on the old syllabus.  Minimal deviation

Religious Education (H): A Nuanced Paper That Required Students To Be Attentive

Leaving Certificate Religious Education (H) Review

Reaction to 2024 Leaving Certificate Religious Education (Higher Level) by Paul McAndrew, Religious Education teacher at The Institute of Education.   A detail orientated paper that will really compliment students’ knowledge. A paper that challenges students to be attentive to

Politics & Society (H): A Paper That Required Students To Think Critically

Leaving Certificate Politics & Society (H) Review

Reaction to 2024 Leaving Certificate Politics & Society (Higher Level) by Paul McAndrew, Politics & Society teacher at The Institute of Education.   Students were required to think critically about the material throughout the paper.  The paper reflects contemporary political

Italian (H): An Approachable Paper With The Occasional Challenge

Leaving Certificate Italian (H) Review

Reaction to 2024 Leaving Certificate Italian (Higher Level) by Erika Capello, Italian teacher at The Institute of Education.   Something for everyone but some challenges that will allow top scorers to show their capacity.  Some very familiar topics with some

Physical Education (H): A Contemporary Paper With Some Tricky Elements

Leaving Certificate Physical Education (H) Review

Reaction to 2024 Leaving Certificate Physical Education (Higher Level) by Brian Gregan, Physical Education teacher at The Institute of Education.   A paper rooted in contemporary issues but with some tricky parts.  A sign that this subject really is ‘sports

Economics (H): A Past Paper Friendly Exam That Retraced Familiar Ground

Leaving Certificate Economics (H) Review

Reaction to 2024 Leaving Certificate Economics (Higher Level) by Rob Quinlan, Economics teacher at The Institute of Education.   A paper that was more reflective of past papers than current economic topics. Overarching topics appeared with a contemporary rebrand. Economics

Music (H): A Manageable Paper That Will Leave Students Feeling Upbeat

Leaving Certificate Music (H) Review

Reaction to 2024 Leaving Certificate Music (Higher Level) by Ciara Coleman, Music teacher at The Institute of Education.   A student friendly paper with clearly identifiable selections. A composition without an upbeat will have them feeling upbeat about their compositions. 

Design & Communication Graphics (H): A Few Surprises But An Ultimately Relieving Paper

Leaving Certificate Design & Communication Graphics (H) Review

Reaction to 2024 Leaving Certificate Design & Communication Graphics (Higher Level) by Robert Kiernan, Design & Communication Graphics teacher at The Institute of Education.   Some concepts swapped places from their predicted sections to the surprise of some but relief

Accounting (H): A Fair And Consistent Exam

Leaving Certificate Accounting (H) Analysis

Reaction to 2024 Leaving Certificate Accounting (Higher Level) by John Taylor, Accounting teacher at The Institute of Education.   A paper whose fairness was rooted in its consistency with previous years A good test of an applied skillset honed with

Physics (H): A Matter-Of-Fact But Rewarding Paper

Leaving Certificate Physics (H) Review

Reaction to 2024 Leaving Certificate Physics (Higher Level) by Pat Doyle, Physics teacher at The Institute of Education.   A rewarding paper for those who were rigorous in their revision and did a deep dive into past papers.  Students will

Chemistry (H): A Fair Paper With No Major Surprises

Leaving Certificate Chemistry (H) Review

Reaction to 2024 Leaving Certificate Chemistry (Higher Level) by Enda Dowd, Chemistry teacher at The Institute of Education.   A fair paper with no major surprises as questions remained true to form.  Students familiar with past papers should feel confident