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In the Junior Cert Maths exam marks are given for method as well as for finding the right answer. Gerry Culleton, who has been teaching Maths at The Institute of Education for 16 years, advises students to ‘show their workings’…
Michael Doran, who has been teaching Geography at The Institute of Education since 1995, explains how students can prepare effectively for this part of the exam… There are a total of 150 marks awarded for the exam paper. There are…
‘How much should I write for each section?’ ‘In what order should I answer questions on the paper?’ Sean Delap, History teacher at The Institute of Education for the past 24 years, answers these questions and offers students preparing for…
The accounting section of the Junior Cert Business exam is challenging and requires significant attention to detail. Arthur Russell, who has been teaching Business at The Institute of Education for 35 years, explains why practicing your booking keeping is essential…
Jim Carberry, who has been teaching Geography in The Institute of Education since 1998, explains why students who prepare well get the high grades… TOP TIPS Plan your study: Take control of your study as your success can…
Home Economics Teacher Sandra Cleary illustrates how to answer a table/ pie chart analysis question in the Leaving Cert Home Economics exam… TOP TIPS Be familiar with the syllabus for Home Economics: You can download a copy from the internet…
Before you even pick up a pen in the Leaving Cert History exam, there are a few things you should consider that can make all the difference between a high and low grade in June. Susan Cashell, who has been…
In this step-by-step tutorial, William Murphy, who has been teaching Business at The Institute of Education for over 24 years, illustrates how students should answer this popular question to gain top marks… TOP TIPS Units 1, 2 and 3…
In recent years the Leaving Cert Economics paper has placed greater emphasis on what’s happening in the real economy. Students are now required not only have a solid understanding of their text books, but also to have an awareness of…
Ray O’Loughlin, who has been teaching Accounting at The Institute of Education for 9 years, advises students to prepare for this section, as it is manageable, ‘like diagnosing a patient in many ways’, and will ensure that they have…
David Bourke, who has been teaching Biology at The Institute of Education for 40 years, explains the distribution of questions on the Biology paper and advises how students should approach each section… COMMON ERRORS Make sure not to change the…
A clear understanding of the PCLM marking scheme (Purpose; Cohesiveness; Language; Mechanics) is crucial if students are to maximise their performance in the Leaving Cert English exam. Cian Hogan, English teacher at The Institute of Education, explains why… Understanding the…