Weekly Grind
6th Year
Kieran Mills
Megan Mulvihill holds a first class honours Degree and Professional Masters in Education.
Megan achieved an Academic Excellence award in the area of Science while in college and she now wants to pass her passion and experience to her students.
She instils confidence in her students by providing a clear understanding of exam content and structure while immersed in an interesting, thought provoking environment.
Her knowledge in the areas of Science and her use of up to date methodologies, will help equip students for the Leaving Certificate exams in order to support each individual obtain their best possible result.
Each class is 1 hour and 15 minutes in duration. Problem solving techniques are explained in detail during these classes. Numerous exercises are provided in the notes for students to practice the techniques taught in class.
Assignments are taken by students during the year. These assignments are delivered online using a software sysem called Crowdmark. If you choose to attend this extra subject through our grinds, the Christmas and Mock exams, that our day school students sit, will be made available to you through Crowdmark.
Course Content
The following topics are covered:
Difference Equations
Networks and Graphy Theory
Calculus in Applied Maths
Differential Equations
Work and Energy
Circular Motion
and more.
Modelling Project
Students are required to carry out a Modelling Project which is worth 20% of the overall grade. The title of this project is announced by the State Exam Commission (SEC) at the end of October in 6th Year. This project needs to be submitted in January. If you are taking Applied Maths as an extra subject with The Dublin Academy of Education, our teacher will sign off on your project for submission.