Biology
Weekly Grind
6th Year
On-Site
Live-Stream
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 in Leaving Cert Biology.
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How will these Biology Grinds help you:
Meet your Biology Teachers
Andrew Cussen
Andrew is a very experienced teacher, having worked both in Ireland and abroad. He has taught the Leaving Certificate course for many years, and gained invaluable insights into his subjects delivering the Victorian Curriculum in Australia. Andrew graduated with First Class Honours in both a Bachelor of Science (with Education) in Biology and Mathematics, and a Professional Master of Education from Maynooth University. He further completed a Professional Diploma in Educational Studies - Computational Thinking from UCD, a Masters of Education in Leadership and Management from Trinity College, and an Advanced Diploma in Law and Education from the Honourable Society of the King’s Inns.
His teaching style places an emphasis on deepening students’ understanding of concepts by encouraging them to connect theory with practical applications. He focuses on developing students' confidence in his subjects through familiarisation with both exam-styled questions, curriculum expectations and an appreciation for abstract thinking and reasoning. By cultivating a strong rapport with his students, Andrew encourages a positive learning environment whereby his students are motivated to think critically, reflect and self-regulate their learning.
Andrew has held various Assistant Principal roles and has corrected exams for the State Examinations Commission. He has developed student content and teaching resources for Science Solutions (DCG Solutions Ltd.). Additionally, he has worked alongside the Junior Cycle Teachers Association and as a University Placement Tutor with Maynooth University to inform best teaching practices in Biology, Mathematics and Science.
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
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.
