Each study slot should have pre-assigned motives and goals e.g. complete a short answer exam section or complete three diagrams of river erosion. Goals must be assessable to ensure work is being done.The Junior Certificate is a three year syllabus. The introductory two years should focus on the development of healthy habits and routines and not hours […]
Creating an effective study schedule is essential for achieving academic success. A well-structured schedule helps manage time efficiently, reduces stress, and ensures that students stay on top of their studies. Whether you’re aiming for your Junior Certificate or preparing for the Leaving Cert, a thoughtfully crafted study plan can make all the difference. Here’s how […]
Well the simple answer is everything. However some things are more important than others and this is determined by the makeup of the exam paper. Know the rules and the way the paper is organised. The way that the exam paper is organised means that you can obtain 80% of the marks from just over 40% of the […]
We have teamed up with Cathal our Maths grinds teacher to put together a few pieces of advice to help you get a H1 in Leaving Cert Maths. Maths is a subject that is practised NOT studied Do not think that because you have a set of “notes” that you are sorted. Practice, practice, practice, especially […]
We teamed up with our Leaving Certificate Biology and Chemistry teacher to put together these tips to help you get an H1 in Leaving Certificate Chemistry. These tips can also be used when studying for Leaving Certificate Biology.The bulk of these notes were taken at a lecture given to chemistry teachers by the chief chemistry […]
We have teamed up with our Business Grinds Teacher, Breffni, to put together these 5 tips to help you achieve a H1 in the Leaving Certificate Business exam. 1. Know how to structure your answer If you’re not already familiar with SEE (State, Explain, Example) get familiar with it now! It’s the basic structure for […]
How to improve your French, German or Spanish for Leaving Certificate 2024 The Leaving Certificate French, German & Spanish Oral accounts for 25% of students overall grades in their language while the Listening comprehension accounts for 20%. This totals to a whopping 45%. However, schools primarily focus on the written aspect of the exam, preparing […]
Improving your writing skills for essays and projects is key to academic success. Whether you’re working on a research paper, a book report, or a long-form essay, clear and effective writing can help convey your ideas and arguments more persuasively. Here are some tips to help you structure your essays, develop compelling arguments, and improve […]
With the Higher Education Fair date looming this week we have some tips to get you prepared for the day. All the essential question you need to ask, how to organize your time, which expos to go to, it’s all in this blog. “What courses are there for the areas that I am interested in?” […]
It’s that time of year again when thousands of teachers are creating their Christmas tests. Try out iRevise’s tips to make sure you achieve the highest grades possible. 1. Do not stress too much For most students, the Christmas tests are the first real indicator of how well (or not !) you’re doing. It’s important not […]