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 […]
Goals, no matter big or small, can be the stepping stone to a happier life. How you set your goals can pave the way for how you achieve them. As a student, you have already set yourself goals. Maybe you want to be accepted into Trinity, you want to get a certain amount of points […]
iRevise contributor, Tom Nolan, a principal and teacher for over 36 years, delivers his top tips for studying effectively in the run-up to the Leaving and Junior Cert, the common mistakes to avoid, and how best to structure a study session. Timing is Everything Studying and timing go hand in hand, after all a big part […]
A mind map is a diagram of a concept that stretches out into detail through branches and stems, like a tree. It allows you to visualise clearly the connections between topics/subjects/theories. A mind map can turn a long list of information into a colourful, memorable and highly organised diagram that works in line with your […]
What is motivation? Firstly, what is motivation? Motivation, according to the Oxford dictionary is “a reason or reasons for acting or behaving in a particular way”. Essentially, it is the drive to achieve your goals and needs. How much you want the goal, what you will gain from it and personal expectations are what influence motivation. Types […]