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Leaving Cert Links 21st March

admin — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 14:03:39 +0000

The Agricultural science body is asking for an update of Leaving Cert syllabus.

A possible return of third-level fees look set to face a legal challenge.

The physics teacher asks “Why aren’t we teaching about global warming in schools?”

Sean is revamping theleavingcert.com - check it out!

For JC students - Choosing the right Leaving Cert subject combination.

A good article from the New York Times on the Irish language.

Dia dhuit, Zulunotes is ainm dom

admin — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 20:44:40 +0000

It’s that time of the year! Even if I had my head in the sand it’d be impossible not to know that everyone’s starting their oral exams. The Irish Oral notes page has shot to the number 1 most viewed in the last few weeks.

Have a look at the page views (each week since before Christmas) for all the oral exam notes and you’ll see what I’m talking about:

If you’re looking for help with the orals we have some helpful samples for the Irish Orals. If you’re doing orals in othe languages why not share your notes (French, German, Spanish) to help out your fellow students?

Leaving Cert Links - 12th March 2009

admin — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:31:25 +0000

I came accross a post (rant) called “Exams….Ugh!!“, know how they feel!?

Rechecks delay cost student his place in Trinity. Poor guy.

Some of the Blackrock College guys are going to Malawi again.

Some free Chemistry PowerPoint Lessons & Instructional Materials.

photo credit: arjin j

World War II (simplified)

admin — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:24:34 +0000

For anyone doing History:

(Source. Click to enlarge)

Leaving Cert Links - 2nd March 2009

admin — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 21:43:42 +0000

Applicants to some CAO courses may be vetted by the Gardai before taking a place on the course.

The learning toolbox from James Madison University.

The learning course has a CAO course guide for 2009.

No bonus points for Maths, says the minister.

If you’re in 3rd or 4th year, read about chosing the correct leaving cert subjects.

Leaving Cert Links - 23rd Feb 2009

admin — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 23:09:38 +0000

Students are shying away from construction courses on the CAO.

Is there too much media coverage of schools rugby? A debate between a Rock and Belvo lad.

An excerpt from the Irish times on how to treat the mocks.

5 notetaking methods from the California Polytechnic State University… fancy!

How To Use Office 2007 To Write A Great Essay

Microsoft Office:How To Use Office 2007 To Write A Great Essay

Leaving Cert Links - 20th Feb 2009

admin — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:42:20 +0000

8 useful applications for taking notes.

Looks like the recession is bringing back a record number of people (4,400) to sit the leaving cert.

Jennie on leaving-cert.net blogs about how to avoid the reality of exams.

Students urged to build an ‘exciting’ career in property…. seriously?

Irish students are learning more about the holocaust.

LC Links - 16/2/9

admin — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 10:23:15 +0000

Exam Revision by Twaise

Thinking of going into teaching? Rozz is wondering why.

The Indo repots on a possible disruption to the Irish Orals.

Apparently this is the single most important study strategy you will ever hear. It’s actually quite useful.

Asked on Gaire.com - University Education: A Privilege Or A Right?

What is an economic depression? Leavonomics explains.

Yu Ming Is Ainm Dom

admin — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 17:20:40 +0000

For anyone feeling worried about the Irish Orals, if Yu Ming can do it:

LC Links - 3/2/9

admin — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 06:30:38 +0000

Economics: The Theories of JM Keynes being put into practice for the first time by Obama.

New Blog (to Zulunotes): The girl who could fly is stressed about the mocks!

The Tribune says that LC students are now more likely to get As.

The physics teacher asks why are science textbooks so boring?

Physics videos: Einstein’s equation of Life and Death (50 mins BBC documentary).