Biology

Name: The Dublin Academy of Education
Address: Stillorgan Plaza, Lower Kilmacud Rd, Co. Dublin, Blackrock, A94 H0X7, IE
Telephone: +353 1 442 4442

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6th Year

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Try Our Biology Grinds for free. Our Biology grinds cut through the vast amounts of information on the course, showing you how to manage the content effectively and how to apply it in an exam setting. Biology is a vast course that students can get lost in. David is an expert in focusing in on what students really need to know to get maximum marks.

Teachers:

John McCarthy David Lewis Andrew Cussen

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How our Biology Grinds help you:

You will cover all aspects of the syllabus in great detail

You will receive exam-focused Biology study notes which contain all past exam questions and solutions for each topic

You will gain a clear understanding of the marking scheme and how it can work to your advantage

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Meet your Biology Teachers

David Lewis

David’s ability to relate to students has resulted in him becoming a popular teacher at The Academy. With more than 7 years experience teaching at the highest level, he is fascinated with innovating new ways of creating effective, personalised exam strategies that are extraordinarily useful and proven to achieve results.

David is a member of the Irish Mathematics Teachers’ Association and is specialised in providing students with a clear, fundamental understanding of the syllabus. As an examination corrector in Biology and Maths, David is adept at understanding the mistakes for which students frequently lose marks. David has also authored a Junior Certificate Science textbook in 2020 “Less Stress more success”.

John McCarthy

John is a University of Limerick graduate with over a decade of experience in the teaching profession having spent time teaching in both public and private schools in Ireland and Australia.

John’s teaching style puts the student at the centre of the learning process. This enables students to achieve at the highest levels through reflection and measured guidance. He is passionate about teaching and has a practical approach to his subjects with a focus on the exams.

His philosophy is that every student can learn whatever they put their mind to. All students learn in different ways and at different paces so it is essential to instil the correct working habits and mindsets in any good learning environment. John is passionate about co-curriculars and has successfully mentored many students to win prizes in the BT Young Scientists Competition.

Hear from our Biology Students

"David exceeded all my expectations, genuinely the best teacher I’ve ever ever had, he is the reason I’m passing class exams, keep doing what he’s doing ♥"

- Attended David's Biology Grinds

Weekly Grinds Fees

When Paid in Full:

Subject	Price	Total	Savings
1st Subject	€1,039	€1,039	-
2nd Subject	€520	€1,559	€520
3rd Subject	€520	€2,079	€1,038
4th Subject	€520	€2,599	€1,553
5th Subject	€520	€3,119	€2,077
6th Subject	€520	€3,630	€2,595

More Information on our Biology Grinds

Over the coming academic year, we will cover the Leaving Cert Biology course in great depth in the weekly grinds. Many students view the Leaving Cert Biology course as very long and challenging. Our Biology notes help you manage the information much better and make revising and conquering the course more achievable.

We will show you how to achieve a H1 standard through interpreting exam questions correctly and by identifying the keywords. We will demonstrate the importance of understanding how marking schemes can benefit you.

You will receive exam-focused Biology notes, which contain all past exam questions and solutions at the end of each topic. You will also get a booklet containing all experiment notes worth at least 15% and a booklet containing all definitions worth at least 20% of the Biology exam paper. These notes will help you gain confidence as they condense the syllabus by focusing on the essential material to achieve that high grade.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the schedule for weekly grinds?

Start Date:
Classes commence week beginning Monday 9th September 2024.

Please note, classes will NOT be held on the following dates:

Mid-Term Breaks:
Monday 28th October- classes resume Monday 4th November 2024
Monday 17th February – classes resume Monday 24th February 2025

Christmas Holidays:
Monday 9th December 2024 – classes resume on Monday 6th January 2025

Easter Holidays:
Monday 14th April - Sunday 27th April

Final Classes:
Saturday 24th May 2025

Please note weekly grinds take place as normal on bank holidays

Can students ask questions in weekly grinds?

Yes. Regardless of whether students are attending weekly grinds on-site or via live-stream they will be free to ask our teachers questions.

How long are the weekly grinds?

Leaving Cert weekly grinds are 75 minutes in duration. Junior Cert weekly grinds are 60 minutes in duration.

Can I get recordings of the weekly grinds?

We do not offer recordings of our on-site or live-stream weekly grinds. Students attending our weekly grinds will have the option of adding our On-demand grinds videos to their chosen subject for just €145 (normally €525). The On-demand grinds contain over 40 hours of high-quality videos shot from our school studio covering the entire Leaving Cert curriculum in each subject.

Can I change my choice of subject for my weekly grind during the year?

Yes, however, please note that an administration charge of €25 will apply if a student decides to change their choice of subject during the year.

How do I access my live-streamed weekly grinds?

You will access your live-streamed weekly grinds via our online learning management system, DASH (Dublin Academy School Hub). We will send you logins for this platform in advance of your live-streamed grind.

If I opt for live-streamed grinds, how do I get my study notes?

Your study notes will be posted to your house free of charge in advance of your live-streamed grinds commencing. Please note, study notes will take up to 3 working days to arrive from the time of booking.