Applied Maths Studying Independently

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Our Applied Maths Out Of School Subject is designed to provide expert tuition to 5th & 6th Year students who want to study Applied Maths independently for the Leaving Certificate.

Throughout the 29 weeks, our expert teachers help to develop the subject knowledge and key examination skills students need to reach their full academic potential.

For two hours per week, students can study independently by attending fully interactive online classes.

Students studying Applied Maths independently will receive:

 

  • Exceptional tuition from Ireland’s leading teachers
  • 2 hours of class per week
  • Weekly support with homework and projects
  • Live class recordings to rewatch at any time throughout the school year until the end of the State Exams in 2025
  • The Institute’s renowned exam-focused class notes
  • Exam strategies – answer techniques, marking schemes and time management

 

The teachers for this Applied Maths Studying Independently course are Louise Boylan & Brendan Williamson.

 

Subject Topics:

 

The Applied Maths syllabus covers a variety of topics, designed to solve problems arising in physics, computer science, business and finance. This course explores each topic in turn by first explaining the ideas behind, and motivation for the topic at hand, as well as applications to further study and professions. More concrete problems are then tackled, and once a level of proficiency and understanding is achieved focus is shifted to exam papers.

The topics covered are listed below.

  • Linear Motion
  • Projectiles
  • Connected Particles
  • Collisions
  • Circular Motion
  • Networks and Graphs
  • Algorithms on Graphs
  • Project Scheduling
  • Dynamic Programming
  • Difference Equations
  • Differential Equations

 

Coursework

Late in the first term students will be guided through a project which accounts for 20% of their final Leaving Cert grade. Some classwork time will be dedicated to this, both for general instruction and for student questions. However, as these are individual projects most feedback and advice will be given individually to students by email or video chat between classes.

 

Notes and Homework

Extensive notes are provided to students. These notes are for use throughout the course and are a useful revision tool.

To support the ongoing skill development of each student, a large bank of listening, composing, and performing exercises are provided for use in class time as well as in the students’ independent revision time.

 

Assessment

Homework is assigned and graded weekly, with individual feedback provided before each class.

End-of-topic assessments are regularly scheduled. Student progress is closely monitored to ensure ongoing skill development is progressing at the appropriate rate.

A Christmas assessment test and mock exam will also be scheduled which students can complete in-person or online.

For the Academic Year 2024/25 this Applied Maths Course will take place on Tuesday evenings from 17:30 to 19:30.

NOTE: All classes are 120 minutes in duration.

*Students may join at any stage throughout the year, subject to availability.

Weekly Schedule

WeekWeek CommencingNote
12nd Sept 2024First Week
29th Sept 2024
316th Sept 2024
423rd Sept 2024
530th Sept 2024
67th Oct 2024
714th Oct 2024
821st Oct 2024
No Classes30th Oct 2024Mid-Term
94th Nov 2024
1011th Nov 2024
1118th Nov 2024
1225th Nov 2024
132nd Dec 2024
149th Dec 2024
No Classes16th Dec 2024Christmas
No Classes23rd Dec 2024Christmas
No Classes30th Dec 2024Christmas
156th Jan 2025
1613th Jan 2025
1720th Jan 2025
1827th Jan 2025
193rd Feb 2025St. Brigid's Bank Holiday, Classes as normal this week, including Bank Holiday Monday 3rd February 2025
2010th Feb 2025
No Classes17th Feb 2025February Mid Term
2124th Feb 2025
223rd March 2025
2310th March 2025
No Classes17th March 2025St Patrick's Week
2424th March 2025
2531st March 2025
267th April 2025
No Classes14th April 2025Easter Break
No Classes21st April 2025Easter Break
2728th April 2025
285th May 2025**May Bank Holiday. No classes Mon 5th May. Classes as normal Tuesday 6th to Saturday 10th May.
2912th May 2025

The fee for enrolling in this course is: €1,935.

If you would like to enrol on two Out Of School Subjects, the fee is €3,290.

All students joining our weekly classes now will receive access to recordings of all the classes for which they have enrolled.  In addition, they will have access to recordings of the classes that have already taken place since the start of the course. This is an invaluable aid when it comes to revision. Class recordings are available to the end of State Exams 2025.

Please note:

  • Card payments accepted.
  • 10% reduction for the second and subsequent members of the same family, attending the same courses. Please contact our office to avail of this discount.
  • Fees are non-transferable.
  • An Installment payment option for fees is available. Please call our office on 01 661 3511 or email help@instituteofeduction.ie to avail of this payment plan.

For your convenience, our Out of School Subjects are mainly delivered online through Microsoft Teams – there’s no need to travel, and you can learn from the comfort of your own home.

Course notes are posted to you in advance so you can log in and take part in the live and fully interactive classes.

Please note:

Login details for online classes will be issued to students by email before the start of the course.

 

Our Frequently Asked Questions are below, but if you have any other questions, please contact info@instituteofeducation.ie.

Applied Maths Studying Independently

Frequently Asked Questions

 

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Q: How do I access my online classes?

A: Students enrolled on the course will receive an email from us containing their unique login details and links to access their chosen subjects. Login credentials will be sent in advance of course start date. Only those details sent to you will enable you to successfully access classes online.

 

Q: How are the online hosted?

A: All online classes are hosted live on Microsoft Teams. The links to the weekly classes are accessed via Moodle. Students must sign into both Moodle and MS Teams with the @instituteofeducation.ie login credentials sent to the student.

 

Q: Are the online classes pre-recorded?

A: No, each online class is streamed live. Recordings of classes will be available after each live class is completed. These can then be replayed as a revision aid.

 

Q: Will I have access to recordings of the live classes?

A: Yes, recordings of classes will be available after each live class is completed. These can then be replayed as a revision aid. These will be available up until the end of the State exams 2025.

 

Q: Are there any specific requirements to attending online classes?

A: We would advise that all students enrolling in our online grinds have the following:
• Access to a reliable wifi service.
• Access to a PC, Laptop, Tablet, or similar device.
• We would not recommend using a mobile phone.
• Headphones/earphones.

 

Q: If I'm attending the online classes will I have access to the notes?

A: Yes, students enrolled in online classes will receive a monthly delivery of notes for each chosen subject. Please allow five working days for delivery from the time of booking.

 

Q: Are the class notes available online?

A: No, a hard copy will be posted out to each student for the subjects they enrol in, on a monthly basis.

 

Q: How long is each weekly class?

A: Each class lasts 2 hours.

 

Q: How much is the fee per class?

A: The total fee for this course is €1,935.

 

Q: Can I cancel my classes and get a refund?

A: Yes, though please note: Classes are taught for 29 weeks. A refund (or partial refund) can be given for requests made on or before Week 17, 20th January 2025. A request for a refund can be made by contacting our office on 01 6613511 or helpdesk@instituteofeducation.ie

 

Q: How many weeks of tuition are there in the weekly course?

A: There are 29 weeks of tuition between September and May. Students will have one class per subject booked per week  (29 classes).

 

Q: Are there any breaks or holidays during the year for students attending weekly classes?

A: Yes, the classes schedule generally follows the normal school calendar with breaks at mid-terms, Christmas & Easter.  Please refer to the timetable for more details

 

Q: Is attendance at weekly classes and part-time courses monitored?

A: Yes, attendance is monitored for each class attended. The Institute however accepts no responsibility for students who fail to attend class.

 

Q: What style are the classes conducted in? Can students ask questions?

A: Our classes run in a more lecture style than most students might be used to in school, but they are also interactive, and teachers will use a variety of methods to ensure that students can learn and understand and feel comfortable asking questions and contributing to the class.

 

Q: For weekly classes, does the beginning of a new term mean the start of a new course?

A: No, in the weekly classes each subject commences in September and runs through to the end of the academic year in May. Students can catch up on what they have missed by reviewing the previous class recordings and notes.

 

Q: If I want to join weekly classes during the year, can I find out what is yet to be covered on the course and what I have missed?

A: Each teacher has their own individual teaching plan for the year and will be able to advise on this.

 

Q: My son/daughter cannot attend the weekly classes. Can we buy the notes?

A: No, teaching is a central part of all our courses and classes.  The notes are to facilitate recall and revision of what was covered in class by the teacher.

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