Chemistry

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

Free Trials

4th Year

On-Site

Try our Chemistry Grinds for free. Our Chemistry grinds will help you fill gaps in your knowledge and develop your answering techniques to ensure you perform at your best on exam day.

Teacher:

Caragh Rellis

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How our Chemistry Grinds will help you

We will cover the whole Chemistry course with you in a clear and concise way ensuring you have no gaps in your knowledge

We will work through all of the mandatory experiments and provide you with study notes for your revision

Past State Exam questions will be dissected in grinds to demonstrate how to answer to a H1 standard

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Meet your Chemistry Teacher

Caragh Rellis

Caragh is an energetic and enthusiastic teacher of Chemistry, Maths and Science with experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare and education publishing industries. She has two decades of experience teaching Leaving Certificate Chemistry and Mathematics in Ireland and A -Level Chemistry in New Zealand.

Caragh has a degree in Chemistry with Pharmaceutical and Forensic Science from the University of Bradford. She completed her Higher Diploma in Education in Trinity College and she also achieved a MSc in Mathematics for Education in NUI Maynooth.

Caragh has extensive experience as a corrector with the State Examinations Commission. She delivers her lessons using clear and concise language and examples, focusing on past exam papers. Her motivation and dedication to teaching generate an active and engaging learning environment to help students maximise their potential.

Weekly Grinds Fees

Subject	Price	Total	Savings
1st Subject	€839	€839	-
2nd Subject	€420	€1,259	€420
3rd Subject	€420	€1,679	€835
4th Subject	€420	€2,099	€1,257

More Information on our 4th Year Chemistry Grinds

Topics in these Leaving Cert Chemistry grinds are specifically chosen to ensure maximum preparation for the Leaving Cert exam. Past and possible Leaving Certificate questions will be provided, along with solutions. Strategies to maximise grades will be given, with particular emphasis on the marking scheme.

The following topics will be covered:

Atomic Theory
The Periodic Table and Trends in the Periodic Table
Chemical Bonding
Anion Analysis
The Gas Laws
Oxidation & Reduction
Stoichiometry
Volumetric Analysis – Acid & Base / Redox
Acids & Bases
Rates of Reactions
Mandatory experiments will be covered within the above topics as they arise.

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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.