5th Year On-Demand Grinds
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Leaving Cert On-Demand Grinds
Our On-Demand Grinds offer students the opportunity to be taught by our incredible teachers when it suits them. Students who sign up receive full access to over 40 hours of pre-recorded grinds which cover the entire course in each subject. Students can pause, rewind and rewatch these On-Demand grinds as many times as they wish up until the State Exams.
Students attending our On-Demand grinds receive:
- A total of 29x 75-minute video lessons which can be rewatched right up until the State Exams.
- In addition to the 29x videos, students will have access to regular live online Q & A tutorial sessions with our teachers.
- Hundreds of pages of our study notes which are delivered in hard copy format to students’ homes free of charge.
If you have any queries, please consult our FAQ tab, or feel free to call us in the office on 01-442 4442.
Click for more information on our 5th Year Leaving Cert Grinds held in Stillorgan and Killester.
Timetable
Subjects
What will be covered in this 5th Year Applied Maths Online Grind?
With the Leaving Cert Applied Maths syllabus not having changed in decades, this is a subject that can be rigorously trained for. By completing these Online Grinds, students will have an intimate knowledge of what to expect in the exam in 2022, with a particular emphasis on the marking scheme and question appearance this year. You will receive comprehensive notes including probable exam questions, as devised and selected by our teacher. The following topics will be covered:
- Uniform Accelerated Motion
- Newton’s Laws
- Projectiles
- Collisions
- Relative Velocity
View a sample of our Online Applied Maths Grinds
Meet your Applied Maths Teacher – Kieran Mills:
Kieran Mills’ experience of correcting with the State Examination Commission gives him an in-depth knowledge of what is required by students. He is popular amongst students due to his mastery of the Project Maths Syllabus and is well-known for his ability to stimulate students’ interest in the subject. Kieran has 25 years’ experience teaching. He has co-written several books, including The Power of Maths series of Junior and Leaving Certificate Textbooks, trusted by thousands of students around the country. Kieran has also been an expert contributor on Maths for RTÉ Radio.
What will be covered in this English Online Grind?
These English Online Grinds focus on building the techniques that the examiner expects you to be able to both use and analyse. You will be confident that you have our formula with which to navigate the probable exam questions.
These online grinds focus on firstly building an awareness of what the examiner wants and then providing the confidence to be able to supply it. As our teachers have said over the years: It is a myth that English can’t be trained for. The following topics will be covered in detail:
- Essay Writing
- Questions A & B
- The Single Text
- Selection of poets
- The Unseen Poem
- A wide selection of Comparative Texts
To download a sample of our English notes click here.
View a sample of our 5th Year Online English Grinds
Meet your English Teacher – JP Sweetman: JP Sweetman has 15 years experience teaching English at the highest level. He also works as an Examiner for the State Exams Commission (SEC) specialising in Leaving Certificate English. His continued work with the SEC means he can provide the most relevant notes and guidance to students on current exam trends, exam management, tips and preparation. JP has written and published work with The Educational Company of Ireland. His passion for English is evident through classes that are enjoyable and rewarding.
What will be covered in this Irish Online Grind?
Students will get notes on the composition covering the most common questions. The course will cover simple shortcuts to help students raise their grade along with guidance on how to avoid the common mistakes made. Students will also be given guidance on what areas to prioritise in 5th year along with a breakdown of the marks allocated for each section. The following topics will be covered:
- Oral Exam Preparation
- Aiste
- Diospoireacht
- Sceal
- Oraid
- Grammar
- Comprehensions
- Filíocht
- Prós
- An Triail
- Filíocht Breise
- Cluastuiscint
View a sample of our Online Irish Grinds
Meet your Irish Teacher – Séadhan de Poire: Séadhan de Poire is specialised in providing students with a clear, fundamental understanding of the syllabus and marking scheme. His teaching style is focused on covering the curriculum in a concise way, so that students have the tools to successfully manage the likely exam questions.
Séadhan is a popular teacher due to his ability to stimulate students’ interest in the subject.
What will be covered in our Maths Online Grinds?
These 5th year Maths Online grinds are emphasised by their exam-focused nature, with a huge focus on taking advantage of the marking scheme. The following topics will be covered:
Paper 1 Topics
- Section 1. Number
- Section 2. Algebraic expressions
- Section 3. Algebraic equations
- Section 4. Sequences and Series
- Section 5. Financial Maths
Paper 2 Topics
- Section 1. Geometry
- Section 2. Measurement
- Section 3. Trigonometry
- Section 4. Co-ordinate Geometry
To download a free sample of our Maths notes click here.
View a sample of our Online Maths Grinds
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. He is a vastly experienced teacher, having taught at education workshops in Trinity College, Dublin. His experience of correcting with the State Examination Commission gives him an in-depth knowledge of what is required by students. He is popular amongst students due to his mastery of the Project Maths syllabus. 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.
Meet your Maths 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 Maths Syllabus. 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 Maths, David is adept at understanding the mistakes for which students frequently lose marks.
FAQ
What happens if schools are forced to close again, will this effect my On-Demand Grinds programme?
chevron_rightRegardless of any school closures, all On-Demand Grinds programmes will proceed as scheduled. This is made possible as we have spent the entire Summer pre-recording all the video lessons to ensure these can be delivered whether schools are open or closed.
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 weekly 75-minute videos lessons will be available right up until June 1st 2021.
Will all 29x videos lessons be available to watch from the start of the year?
chevron_rightNo, the videos lessons are provided weekly over the course of 29x academic weeks.
Is there a cut-off point to signing up for the On-Demand Grinds programme?
chevron_rightNo, although our On-Demand Grinds programme commences on Monday 7th September, students can still sign up after this date. Our On-Demand Grinds programmes are designed to be attended over 29x weeks so we advise students to sign up sooner rather than later as they’ll be able to manage the workload better.
Can I ask the teacher questions?
chevron_rightYes, of course. Our On-Demand Grinds programmes are a blend of pre-recorded and live content. Students can ask our teachers as many questions as they want during our regular live Q & A tutorial sessions and also at the live 5-hour workshop
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 Online 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 Moodle Platform. Prior to your online course commencement date, 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 Moodle 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. The On-Demand Grinds programme is designed as a full support package containing pre-recorded videos, live tutorials, hard copies of our study notes and our live 5-hour workshop. Only students who are enrolled with us will experience the full benefits this programme has to offer. 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 Moodle 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.