Subjects
Please note that some 5th Year subjects are divided into two sections e.g. Chemistry (Higher) Course 1 & Course 2, please check the course content of these subjects before enroling. This allows the student to choose the one that best suits their needs.
Biology (H)
Course Outline
This course is designed for students studying Higher Level Biology. Classes are exam-centered and particular attention is paid to past papers. The course is delivered by an experienced examiner of Leaving Cert Higher Level Biology who places strong emphasis on exam technique/keywords and the marking scheme. Worksheets are also given to help students gain an understanding of experiments associated with the Higher Level Biology course.
Topics from:
- The characteristics of life and the scientific method
- Food (biomolecules)
- Cell structure
- Cell diversity
- Enzymes i.
- Enzymes ii.
- Exam question focus
- Movement through membranes
- Cell continuity (mitosis)
- Respiration i.
- Diversity of living things
- Monera (bacteria)
- Exam question focus
- Fungi
- Protoctista (amoeba)
- Structure of flowering plants
- Transport in flowering plants
- Human circulatory system
- Human lymphatic system and defence
- Human nutrition
- Homeostasis
- Human breathing system
- Human excretion system
- The endocrine system
- The nervous system
- Ecology i.
- Ecology ii.
- Exam question focus
Chemistry (H)
Course Outline
The aim of this course is to allow students to gain a thorough understanding of topics on the Leaving Certificate Higher Level Chemistry course.
Topics from:
- Mole concept / Isotopes / Stoichiometry
- Periodic Table / Arrangement of electrons in atoms / Trends in the Periodic Table
- Chemical Bonding / Tests for Anions / Recrystallisation /Melting Point Determination
- Intermolecular forces / Shapes of Covalent Molecules
- Oxidation & Reduction / Oxidation numbers / Balancing Redox Equations / Halogens as Oxidising Agents
- Intro to Volumetric Analysis / Preparation of Standard Solutions / Acid Base Titrations
- Properties of Gases / Ideal Gas Equation / Measurement of Relative Molecular Mass of Volatile Liquid
- Volumetric Analysis (Part 2) / Redox Titrations / Potassium Permanganate and Iron (11) Ions / Sodium Thiosulphate & Iodine
- Hydrocarbons / Oil refining & oil products / Thermochemistry / Hydrogen
- Alkanes / Alkenes & Alkynes / Mechanisms of Substitution & Addition Reactions / Benzene
Please bring periodic table and calculator.
English (H)
Course Outline
This class is designed to empower 5th year students so that they will be confident and successful in their approach to Leaving Cert. English. The classes will cover course content and relevant answering techniques on Papers 1 and 2 in order that students maximise their potential in the subject.
Topics Covered:
- Essay
- Shakespeare Play: Hamlet
- Prescribed Poets
- Comparative Study
Irish (H)
Course Outline
This course aims to maximise the student’s ability to achieve the highest possible grade in the Leaving Certificate Higher Level Irish exam.
Topics from:
- Ceapadóireacht (Díospóireacht, Aiste, Litreacha)
- Léamhthuiscintí (Trialaca Teanga Comhtheacsula)
- Pros Liteartha
- Filíocht
- An Chluastuiscint
Maths (H)
Course Outline
This course covers the essential methods, formulae and procedures required for success in the Leaving Certificate Higher Level Maths Papers 1 and 2. Students are shown how to approach exam questions and homework properly. Guidance is given on resource material they will need to enhance their studies. Comprehensive notes are presented and fully worked solutions, with a huge number of examples, are provided.
Topics from:
Paper 1
- Algebra
- Differential Calculus
- Complex Numbers
- Number Systems
- Functions including logarithms & exponentials
Paper 2
- Co-ordinate Geometry of the line
- Co-ordinate Geometry of the circle
- Geometry & Theorems
- Trigonometry
- Probability/Statistics