The Institute of Education intensive revision course is held over 5 days.

These courses provide outstanding preparation for students of all abilities for the Leaving Certificate 2010.  The Institute of Education has over 40 years of experience in preparing students for the leaving certificate.  Our combination of:

• truly outstanding teaching
• legendary notes
• exam focus

help students maximise their potential in the Leaving Certificate.:

Course II:

Tuesday 6th April to Saturday 10th April 2010 (inclusive).

This course has commenced.  Please contact our office 01 661 3511 for more information.

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These courses provide students with relevant, focused exam tuition.

Classes are 1.5 hours in duration.

For information on getting to The Institute of Education, please visit our Contact page

Course II

Mathematics students should bring log tables.

Each Class is 1.5 hours in duration
Examination Techniques: how to answer questions, manage time etc. are dealt with in all subjects.

1. Biology (H)

Section A
Topics from:-
(i) Scientific Method / Cel l /Microscope
(ii) Cell Division / Tissues
(iii) Diffusion / Osmosis / Human Circulation / Immunity
(iv) Photosynthesis / Plant Transport
(v) Food / Enzymes / Nutrition / Respiration
(vi) Flowering Plant Reproduction

Section B
Topics from:-
(i) Excretion
(ii) Nervous System / Senses
(iii) Hormones / Human Reproduction
(iv) DNA / Genetic Engineering / Genetics / Evolution
(v) Ecology
(vi) Microbiology

2. Chemistry (H) Bring periodic table, past papers and calculator.

Section A
Topics from:-
(i) Stiochiometry
(ii) Heats of Reaction
(iii) Equilibrium
(iv) pH
(v) Water
(vi) Acids / Bases / Salts

Section B
Topics from:-
(i) Volumetric Analysis
(ii) Organic Chemistry
(iii) Oxidation/Reduction

3. English (H)

Section A
Topics from:-
(i) Comprehending and Composing
(ii) King Lear
(iii) Poems from each of the 8 poetson the Leaving Certificate Course
(iv) A selection of texts for Comparative Study

4. French (H)

Section A
Topics from:-
(i) How to approach the exam paper
(a) the reading comprehension
(b) the writing technique (reaction piece, diary extract, formal and informal letter, fax or e-mail and narrative)
(ii) Key grammar areas (tenses, pronouns and general structures, sentence building)
(iii) Essay writing technique
(iv) Notes will be given for the Oral examination

5. Gaeilge (H)

Section A
Topics from:-
(i) Aiste
(ii) Gramadach
(iii) Filíocht
(iv) Prós
(v) Stair na Gaeilge

6. Maths (H) Bring log tables, past papers and calculator

Section A
Topics from:-
(i) Algebra and Equations
(ii) The Circle
(iii) Probability
(iv) Binomial Expansions and Induction
(vi) Integration

Section B
Topics from:-
(i) Complex Numbers, Matrices
(ii) Trigonometry
(iii) Sequences and Series
(iv) Differentiation
(v) Applications of Differentiation

7. Maths (O) Bring log tables, past papers and calculator

Section A
Topics from:-
(i) Equations
(ii) The Line
(iii) Simpson’s Rule, Area & Volume
(iv) Trigonometry
(v) Probability

Section B
Topics from:-
(i) Differentiation
(ii) The Circle
(iii) Complex Numbers
(iv) Statistics
(v) Sequences and Series

8. Physics (H) Bring log tables, past papers and calculator

Section A
Topics from:-
(i) Mechanics 1: Linear Motion, Newton’s laws of Motion capacitors
(ii) Mechanics 2; Moments Equilibrium, Circular Motion, S.H.M.
(iii) Sound and Waves
(iv) Light
(v) Heat and temperature

Section B
Topics from:-
(i) Electricity 1: Electric fields,
(ii) Electricity 2: Electric Current
(iii) Electromagnetism
(iv) Modern Physics
(v) Fundamental Particles:

Notes will be available on 2nd option Applied Electricity.

The fee schedule, per section, for this course is:

1 Section: €275

2 Sections: €440

3 Sections: €550

4 Sections: €595

Enrol for 3 classes and get a 4th class for an additional €45 (Valid for Course I only)

Note:

Students may attend up to 4 Sections on Course I, and up to 3 Sections on Course II.

Fees are applied per course.

A discount of 5% will apply if students wish to do Sections in Course I & II.  To avail of this discount please contact our office.  This discount cannot be applied to enrolments processed via our website.

Fees will not be refunded except in exceptional circumstances.

Fees are non-transferable.

The timetable for Course II is set out below:

Key:

H = Higher Level

O = Ordinary Level

For details of Sections A, B, C & D please click on the Subjects button above.