6th Year On-Demand Grinds Free Trial
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Sample our 6th Year
On-Demand Grinds.
Students who are interested in taking part in our On-Demand Grinds programmes can sample them free of charge. These free On-Demand courses allow students to experience the high quality of this style of tuition before making a decision to pay for the full programmes.
Each free On-Demand course is 1.25 hours in duration. All courses come with our renowned study notes which students can download free of charge. Each course covers a key area of each subject providing valuable insights for students. Once students sign up, they will have access to watch the free On-Demand course for seven days.
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Topic Covered in this Free Online Course: Photosynthesis
In this 75 minute online course, David will reveal how to approach studying the long biology course for maximum exam efficiency. He will show his unique techniques for tackling each topic from scratch to uncover exactly what the leaving cert examiner is looking for as well as his renowned methods for mastering Photosynthesis. Students will leave this course with a deep confidence in how to begin their biology study as well as mastery in a topic worth up to 15% of their final grade.
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Meet your Biology Teacher – David Lewis: David’s ability to relate to students has resulted in him becoming a popular teacher at The Academy. His teaching methods are unique and are tailored to the Biology Syllabus. As an examination corrector in Biology, David is adept at understanding the mistakes for which students frequently lose marks.
Topics Covered in this Free Online Course:
- Unit 1
- People in Business
- Contract Law
- Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act 1980
- Marking scheme advice
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Meet your Business Teacher – Rónán Murdock: Rónán Murdock is the Head of the Business Department at The Dublin Academy of Education. He is the author of the Leaving Certificate Business Revision textbook, and is a popular teacher amongst students due to his ability to help them relate to the subject. Rónán is known for instilling confidence in students due to his deep understanding of the syllabus and marking scheme.
Topic Covered in this Free Online Course: Stoichiometry
This will cover how to calculate moles and molecules, and how to use balanced equations to calculate the mass of reactants/products. This is a key skill for the leaving certificate and my notes have helped many students achieve top grades in their calculations.
Meet your Chemistry Teacher – Dr. Nichola Walsh: Nichola has a first class honours degree in chemistry and Ph.D. from U.C.D. and she completed her Postgraduate Certificate in Education at the University of Oxford. She is an experienced teacher who has taught G.C.S.E, A-level, and Leaving Certificate chemistry and was an undergraduate chemistry tutor and lab demonstrator in U.C.D. She is a passionate teacher who loves teaching science and this comes across in her classes. Nichola is also an examiner for higher level chemistry, which has given her an invaluable insight into grading the chemistry paper. She regularly incorporates this knowledge into her classes to ensure students maximise their marks.
Topic Covered in this Free Online Course:
- Microeconomics
- Supply and Demand
- Excess Demand / Excess Supply (this has appeared 5 out of the last 5 years)
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Topic Covered in this Free Leaving Cert English Online Course: Poetry – Sylvia Plath
Students will be given an overview of the poet’s work. They will also be introduced to the correct manner of poetry dissection and how to tackle past paper questions
Meet your English Teacher – Gavin Cowzer: Gavin Cowzer is regarded as a leading English teacher in this country. Having developed a passion for this subject, including obtaining a Master’s degree, Gavin’s teaching style is focused on covering the syllabus in a concise way, so that students have the tools to successfully manage the likely exam questions. His experience correcting exams gives his students an edge in a subject which is often assumed to be an art. However it is clear that there is a strict science behind doing well in the Leaving Certificate English exam and Gavin’s students will be guided by this little-known fact. He has also been an expert contributor on Leaving Cert English for RTÉ Radio.
Topic Covered in this Free Leaving Cert French Online Course: The opinion piece and le journal intime.
This course will offer students the chance to gain more insight into two of the most important parts of the written exam – the opinion piece and the diary entry. Students will learn how these questions are marked, as well as go through sample answers and ways to optimize their own marks in their final exams.
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Meet your French Teacher – Katie Lenehan: Katie Lenehan holds a degree in French and Spanish, and a Professional Masters in Education. Katie’s training as a teacher was based on the most up to date education models and methodologies. Her knowledge of languages and linguistics, as well as teaching in some of the most prestigious schools in Dublin, will ensure that students obtain the best possible grades in their exams.
Topic Covered in this Free Leaving Cert Geography Online Course: The Rock Cycle
This course will include:
- An in-depth look at paper layout and timing
- An overview of The Rock Cycle for short questions, part A’s and essay-style questions
- A comprehensive examination of Igneous Rocks and Human Interaction for essay style question
Meet your Geography Teacher – Tracy Gannon: Tracy holds a Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics and Geography, a Professional Diploma in Education & Master of Education. Her passion for her subjects has been shown in her ambition to further educate herself whilst also being a full-time post-primary teacher & part-time lecturer in University College Dublin.
Tracy’s style of teaching instils confidence in her students by providing them with a well-defined understanding of the syllabus. Her teaching experience and work as a state examiner have afforded her the opportunity to have a key insight into preparing her students to achieve top marks in their final exams.
Topic Covered in this Free Leaving Cert Irish Online Course:
- How to master the essay
- Avoiding common mistakes (Aiste)
- An Córas Oideachais in Éirinn – (Essay) The Education System in Ireland
- The essay is worth 16.6% of the overall grade
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Topic Covered in this Free Leaving Cert Maths Online Course: Exponential function
The course will cover a topic which has frequently appeared as a long question on Paper 1. After briefly reviewing the basics, Rob will work up to some tricky exam-style questions in a ‘from the ground up’ approach that will help students get on top of the material.
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Meet your Maths Teacher – Robert Browne: Robert Browne has a unique ability to stimulate students’ interest and is renowned for giving students confidence they thought wasn’t there. Robert has vast experience, having taught at education workshops in Trinity College, Dublin. He has appeared in the media leading discussions on Maths, syllabus content, teaching methods and exams. Robert teaches in a systematic and clear way that relates to students.
Topic Covered in this Free Leaving Cert Physics Online Course: Electromagnetism
This course explores the connection between electricity and magnetism. Motors are based on the concept that electricity produces magnetism. Faraday discovered that magnetism also produces electricity giving rise to a technological revolution delivering electricity to people’s homes over a century ago.
Meet your Physics Teacher – Kieran Mills: Kieran Mills has 25 years’ experience teaching Physics. He has co-written several books including Leaving Certificate Sample Papers. Kieran has been an expert contributor on Physics on RTÉ Radio.
Topic Covered in this Free Leaving Cert Spanish Course: The opinion piece and the diary entry
This course will offer students the chance to gain more insight into two of the most important parts of the written exam – the opinion piece and the diary entry. Students will learn how these questions are marked, as well as go through sample answers and ways to optimize their own marks in their final exams.
View a sample of this Spanish Course
Meet your Spanish Teacher – Katie Lenehan: Katie Lenehan holds a degree in French and Spanish, and a Professional Masters in Education. Katie’s training as a teacher was based on the most up to date education models and methodologies. Her knowledge of languages and linguistics, as well as teaching in some of the most prestigious schools in Dublin, will ensure that students obtain the best possible grades in their exams.
FAQ
If I sign up to the On-Demand Grinds programme will I be able to rewatch the videos lessons at a later date?
chevron_rightYes, access to all your videos lessons will be available right up until the State Examinations in 2023 are over.
Will the 40+ hours of video lessons be available to watch from the start of the year?
chevron_rightYes, students will access to their subject's video library which they can watch at their own pace.
Is there a cut-off point to signing up for the On-Demand Grinds programme?
chevron_rightNo, although our On-Demand Grinds programme commences June 27th 2022, students can still sign up after this date.
How and when do I get my notes?
chevron_rightPlease allow at least 3-4 working days to receive your notes. There may be a scenario where you are granted access to our On-Demand Grinds programme prior to the study notes arriving but we advise students to wait until they have the notes before commencing watching the video lessons.
Can you do these courses if you don’t live in Dublin?
chevron_rightYes, you can watch the video lessons from the comfort and safety of your own home as they are online. You will also have hard copies of the notes so you don’t have to worry about printing them.
Can notes be delivered to anywhere in the country?
chevron_rightNotes can be delivered to anywhere in Ireland.
How will I view the On-Demand Grinds programme?
chevron_rightOur On-Demand Grinds programme will be hosted on our DASH Platform. Prior to On-Demand Grinds commencement date in June 2022, we will email you with your login details and passwords for this platform.
Do I need the study notes to get value from the videos lessons?
chevron_rightYes, absolutely. Students who attempt to watch the videos lessons without the study notes will not get value from these video lessons as our teachers constantly refer to the notes constantly throughout. As such, we advise all students to follow the video lessons with the notes in front of them.
What happens if I share my logins to DASH with another student who is not enrolled in the On-Demand Grinds programme?
chevron_rightOur On-Demand Grinds programmes are strictly only available to students who are enrolled with us. We have software in place to identify suspicious login activity and will revoke account access if we suspect a student is sharing logins with non-enrolled students.
Can I be logged on to the On-Demand Grinds programme on more than one device at a time?
chevron_rightNo, you will only be able to log on to our DASH platform on one device at a time. If you try to log in on a second device, you will be automatically logged out on the first device.
Can you only view the videos once?
chevron_rightNo, you can pause, rewind and rewatch all of the videos.
Will there be timetable clashes?
chevron_rightWith our On-Demand Grinds programme, there will be no timetable clashes at all, allowing unrestricted course choice and giving students the freedom to work through each course at their own pace and at a time that suits them.
What topics are covered in each On-Demand Grinds programme?
chevron_rightYou can see what topics are covered in each On-Demand Grinds programme in the ‘Subjects’ tab.