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Don’t Fool Yourself Studying

Don’t Fool Yourself Studying Maths I can summarise this article into two words: ACTIVE PRACTICE. Good studying is all about working actively. Reading or flicking over notes will do nothing for you. Especially for Maths. Never Cram It’s absolutely pointless.…

Why Maths Exams Are Tougher

Why Maths Exams Are Tougher I was in 5th year when Project Maths was launched. It caused chaos. My teacher was hopeless in the face of change. She did not know where to turn. I think her anxiety over the…

3 Unconventional Exam Tips

3 Unconventional Exam Tips The night before my most important day of Leaving Cert exams, I did not sleep one wink. It was the Thursday night. I’d completed 2 full days of my own Leaving Cert exams. Tomorrow, Friday, would…

Junior Cycle Grades Explained

Junior Cycle Grades Explained The Junior Cycle Programme has reformed, and so has the Junior Cycle grading system. The new grading system includes a total of 6 grade descriptors: Distinction, Higher Merit, Merit, Achieved, Partially Achieved, and Not Graded. While…