5th Year On-Demand Grinds
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Pause. Rewind. Rewatch.
Our 5th Year On-Demand Grinds offer students the opportunity to be taught by our incredible teachers whenever it suits them. These courses contain over 40 hours of high-quality video content covering the entire course in each subject.
Students can pause, rewind and rewatch these On-Demand Grinds as many times as they wish right up until the State Exams are finished. Students also have immediate access to the full 40 hours of video content meaning they can learn the topics in whichever order they wish.
On-Demand Grinds cover the same content and have the same study notes as our Weekly Grinds courses. Upon booking, hard copy study notes are posted out free of charge to students’ homes. Our On-Demand Grinds might suit students who prefer to work at their own pace.
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Subjects
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
Click to view the full list of topics covered in our Online Irish Grinds.
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
Click to view the full list of topics covered in our Online Maths Grinds.
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
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 July 1st 2023.
Will the 40+ hours of videos 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 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 DASH Platform. Prior to the 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.