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TOPICS FOR LEAVING CERTIFICATE H1GH PERFORMANCE COURSES 2023-24
Please indicate what materials you intend to cover during your revision course:
Ag. Science
We will be covering topics from Strand 4 such as Animal Nutrition, Animal Physiology, Animal Reproduction, Applied Animal Genetics, Dairy Production System, Milk Production & Beef Production Systems. Notes and exam questions provided. We will be going through the theory of each chapter with exam question analysis afterwards.
Paper 1:
Essay/Debate/Speech style tips
Sample answers on:Fadhbanna an lae inniu, Cúrsaí Cogaidh agus Foréigean, An Ghaeilge, Cúrsaí Spóirt
Grammar: Indirect Speech, Prepositions, TG overview
Paper 2:
Comprehension 6A & 6 B
Literature:
Prose-Hurlamaboc, Cáca Milis,
Poetry-Colscaradh, Géibheann
German
Reading Comprehension 1 and 2. Detailed notes and tips on how to answer the German and English questions.
Grammar – Verbs, Cases, Question Words, Prepositions and Relative Pronouns.
Writing on a topic – keywords for describing a picture and sample answers from previous papers. Also notes on themes that are currently topical.
We will cover topics from the metabolism section of Unit 2:
Enzymes
Photosynthesis
Respiration
Cell Division
In addition, we will cover the Human Urinary System
Chemistry
We will cover the following topics including all definitions, demonstrations and mandatory experiments in each:
The mole
Volumetric analysis 1 – acid/base
Stoichiometry 1&2
Gases
Chemical bonding
Physics
We will cover the following topics including all definitions, demonstrations, derivations and mandatory experiments in each:
Heat
Light
Waves and Sound
Geography Wednesday 4th (Eleanor)
Earths Composition and Structure
Plate Tectonics
Volcanoes and Earthquakes
Biomes – Tropical Rainforest, Principal Characteristics, Adaptations, Human Activities and Biomes
Algebra
Trigonometry
Complex Numbers
ABQ units (1, 2 and 3)
In this revision course we will be covering the following units:
Unit 1- People in business
Unit 2 – Enterprise
Unit 3 – Management
Students will be given notes for each of these units along with sample answers included within the notes provided. We also practise past ABQ questions and go through strategies students can use in relation to exam technique and timing.
Characters:
Claudius
Role of Women
Polonius
Language
Imagery Q
Comprehension
Essay – Personal, Speech, Article and Short Story
Unseen Poetry
Prescribed Poetry – Hopkins, Dickinson, Ní Chuilleanáin
In Paper One, we will focus on Section 1, Comprehension, Question A. Students will learn how to structure their answers, the importance of addressing the question, and how personal response and development are imperative in order to attain maximum marks.
Additionally, we will explore Section 2, Composing. This section is worth 50% of Paper 1, while it is worth 25% of your entire grade. This section ultimately determines your grade. Students will learn the importance of selecting the correct question, whilst also learning how to select a question that suits their style of writing. Again, we will review structure – this is crucial when looking at the marking scheme and where marks are awarded. Sample answers will be provided so students are aware of what it takes to secure a H1 grade.
Unseen Poetry is worth 20m. Although students often view this section as insignificant, it can often be the section that determines a grade, i.e. it can be the difference between a H1 and a H2. Students will learn how to approach this section with confidence and learn how to secure a H1!
In relation to Prescribed Poetry, students will be provided with in-depth analysis of the poetry of Gerard Manley Hopkins, Emily Dickinson, and Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin. Students will learn how to structure their answer and learn how to utilise language that will guide them towards a H1.
Please note that we have two venues this year. Our higher level Maths courses will take place in UCC - Brookfield Health Sciences Complex. All other courses will take place onsite at Hewitt College.
Please note that Hewitt College reserves the right to change the timetable. Should a course be re-scheduled, students will have the right to a full refund or a place on the new course.