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Struggling to Study Maths? Use the famous ‘Think in Ink’ Method!

Table of Contents The BIGGEST mistake you’re making when you study maths Marilyn ‘The Mathematician’ Monroe Marilyn Monroe knew the craic. She would have done maths grinds with Breakthrough Maths. Think In Ink The…

The Junior Cycle: The Complete Foolproof Guide 2024

Table of Contents Junior Cycle Framework Junior Cycle Subjects What Do The Levels Actually Mean? The Junior Cycle Examinations Junior Cert Assessment & Reporting Classroom-Based Assessments (CBAs) Subject Learning and Assessment Review meetings (SLARs)…

Pass or Fail? The Top 10 Most Common Misconceptions about the Leaving Cert (& Junior Cycle) DEBUNKED!

Table of Contents 1. What counts as a fail in the Leaving Cert/Junior Cycle? 2. If you ‘fail’ maths, do you fail the whole Leaving Cert/Junior Cert? 3. What percentage do you need to…

Tougher Maths Exams Ahead: Why They’re Getting Harder

I was in 5th year when Project Maths was launched. It caused chaos. My teacher was hopless in the face of change. She did not know where to turn. I think her anxiety over…

Exam Prep: 3 Unconventional Tips That Work

The night before my most important day of Leaving Cert exams, I did not sleep one wink. It was the Thursday night. I’d completed 2 full days of my own Leaving Cert exams. Tomorrow,…

The Interleaving Study Technique

Interleaving study is a powerful technique that improves your overall grades. Here's how to practice it!

Why Are Girls More Prone to Maths Anxiety?

Girls in Maths excel, so why do so few of them study Maths based degrees? Is it because of societal norms, self-confidence, historical factors, or all of the above?

Is Higher Level Maths Worth The Effort?

So many students struggle when faced with the choice to do Higher Level Maths or Ordinary Level Maths. The 25 bonus points award for Higher Level Maths is enticing. But, is Higher Level Maths really worth it in the end? Let's talk about all the pros and cons to doing Higher Level Maths opposed to Ordinary Level Maths.

In Praise of the Junior Cycle

Let's talk all things 'Junior Cycle'! What is the Junior Cycle? How does it positively affect students, both academically and developmentally? How has it been reformed? Is there still room for improvement? All you need to know about the transitional period between Primary School and the Leaving Cert.