Need help about my Leaving Cert. 2012

An0n

Hello there!

Over the past couple of weeks I've just lost all motivation for the L.C.; I have yet to study some subjects.

First of all; here's my Pre's results:

English O B3 - 35 Pts
Irish H C1 - 70 Pts
Maths O B1 - 45 Pts
French O F - 0 Pts
Art H D2 - 50 Pts
Biology H C2 - 65 Pts
Physics H B2 - 80 Pts
Total 345 Points.

I did absolutely no study other than the day before my Pres, and I haven't done much since.

The course I'd love would be Physics and Astrophysics in UCC, which was 450 Pts last year. Pretty much impossible for me at this stage.

After 1st year I would be doing Education in the Physical Science; which I can also enter from Chemical sciences. Turns out you don't need chemistry to do this course and it was 360 Pts last year with a 338 Point average for the past 10 years. So this would really be my best option.

To be safe from any fluctuation; I'd need to get 400 Points.
But I'd need to do hella good at everything and I'm not very good at maintaining memory. Infact the only subjects I can do efficiently are Mathematics and Physics, and even so; I'm in ordinary Mathematics.

Yes, I'm one of those 'Idiots' you hear about. >.<

Can anyone give me tips on how to improve my results and give me motivation to study?
P.S. I absolutely CANNOT study from a book. I will doodle even if I take away all my pens; yes I can doodle with my face. What of it?

meg3178

Do you know anyone who has eircom studyhub? The lesson tutorials may be better for you. There are other revision tutorials available on various websites.

Your main motivator maybe getting a uni student to tutor you, going through exam papers with you. Good luck with your exams.

An0n

meg3178 wrote: »

Do you know anyone who has eircom studyhub? The lesson tutorials may be better for you. There are other revision tutorials available on various websites.

Your main motivator maybe getting a uni student to tutor you, going through exam papers with you. Good luck with your exams.

Thanks, my mate has it and he says it's good. I'll say it to him I guess.
I've been using khanacademy for math and physics but I haven't done it for biology or anything. I suppose I'll give that a bash.

Irish/English/Art history are undecided though

thepikminman

You think its too late for you to get the points you need? My brother did his L.C last year, and he got 300 in the mocks, after doing virtually no study. He continued to do no study and missed lots of days, until about a month before the L.C (around the same time away from it as it is for you now). He ended up getting 600 points in the leaving cert. But he did like 6 hours study a day for the last month.
Anyway, you got a B2 in HL physics, so you're obviously capable. How come you're in OL maths? HL maths is WAY easier than HL physics. If i were you, id switch to HL maths, especially with the 25 bonus points for it (a D3 in it is worth 65 points), which will bring your points up a LOT.
And yes, not only is it possible to study the HL maths course in a month, its easy too. Khanacademy is brilliant for it.
Just f-ing study, its only for a month and everybody hates it. Good luck.

dalydolly

I'm the same, have lost all motivation for school and the Leaving Cert! I'm studying bits and pieces but like yourself, probably won't remember it...All I need is 5 passes for my course, and i passed everything in the pre's so it's okay!

An0n

thepikminman wrote: »

You think its too late for you to get the points you need? My brother did his L.C last year, and he got 300 in the mocks, after doing virtually no study. He continued to do no study and missed lots of days, until about a month before the L.C (around the same time away from it as it is for you now). He ended up getting 600 points in the leaving cert. But he did like 6 hours study a day for the last month.
Anyway, you got a B2 in HL physics, so you're obviously capable. How come you're in OL maths? HL maths is WAY easier than HL physics. If i were you, id switch to HL maths, especially with the 25 bonus points for it (a D3 in it is worth 65 points), which will bring your points up a LOT.
And yes, not only is it possible to study the HL maths course in a month, its easy too. Khanacademy is brilliant for it.
Just f-ing study, its only for a month and everybody hates it. Good luck.

Thanks.

I've already done a lot of the HL Calculus in my own time; out of sheer interest. But no way would I be capable for HL Mathematics in a month.

I guess I just need to sit down and do exam papers; find where I go wrong and fix it. Trouble is that's difficult to do for things like Art History/English/Irish because there's no definite answer. Messes me up ):

An0n

dalydolly wrote: »

I'm the same, have lost all motivation for school and the Leaving Cert! I'm studying bits and pieces but like yourself, probably won't remember it...All I need is 5 passes for my course, and i passed everything in the pre's so it's okay!

Don't be saying it's okay though, that's probably the worst mistake.
I know I don't sound like I should be telling you this, and honestly; I'm the biggest hypocrit going. But yeah, you should work. ;]

sealgaire

with that title you defo do need help!

spurious

sealgaire wrote: »

with that title you defo do need help!

English may not be the OP's first language.
Anyway, let's not comment on other people's spelling or grammar.

reznov

sealgaire wrote: »

with that title you defo do need help!

LOL

reznov

sealgaire wrote: »

with that title you defo do need help!

Yes because your grammar is splendid. :rolleyes:

An0n

sealgaire wrote: »

with that title you defo do need help!

Sorry for using semi-colloquial language. I thought it wouldn't be an issue on a mature forum.

I 'defo' meant "Need help regarding my Leaving Cert. 2012"

About ~~ Regarding when I'm speaking so I didn't see much of a difference.

Nevertheless, little bit of spam.

lolabearxx

thepikminman wrote: »

You think its too late for you to get the points you need? My brother did his L.C last year, and he got 300 in the mocks, after doing virtually no study. He continued to do no study and missed lots of days, until about a month before the L.C (around the same time away from it as it is for you now). He ended up getting 600 points in the leaving cert. But he did like 6 hours study a day for the last month.
Anyway, you got a B2 in HL physics, so you're obviously capable. How come you're in OL maths? HL maths is WAY easier than HL physics. If i were you, id switch to HL maths, especially with the 25 bonus points for it (a D3 in it is worth 65 points), which will bring your points up a LOT.
And yes, not only is it possible to study the HL maths course in a month, its easy too. Khanacademy is brilliant for it.
Just f-ing study, its only for a month and everybody hates it. Good luck.

Jesus christ,your bro must be really naturally smart :O

meg3178

An0n wrote: »

Thanks.

I've already done a lot of the HL Calculus in my own time; out of sheer interest. But no way would I be capable for HL Mathematics in a month.

I guess I just need to sit down and do exam papers; find where I go wrong and fix it. Trouble is that's difficult to do for things like Art History/English/Irish because there's no definite answer. Messes me up ):

You got a B1 in O maths, you should definately go for higher maths. This is the first year they've opened up the extra points for a D3 and above. Even if you got a D3, you'd still have more points than at ordinary level. The dept need to award more higher maths qualifications to bring the stats in line with other european countries. My daughter did O maths, got the same as you in the mocks and regrets doing the higher level.
You can get the points if you plan your study well. An english site that may give you better advice in effective study skills and mind mapping is www.thestudentroom.co.uk

Mind mapping for english and Irish will help you, especially if you're good at art, as you can visualise. Good luck.

An0n

meg3178 wrote: »

You got a B1 in O maths, you should definately go for higher maths. This is the first year they've opened up the extra points for a D3 and above. Even if you got a D3, you'd still have more points than at ordinary level. The dept need to award more higher maths qualifications to bring the stats in line with other european countries. My daughter did O maths, got the same as you in the mocks and regrets doing the higher level.
You can get the points if you plan your study well. An english site that may give you better advice in effective study skills and mind mapping is www.thestudentroom.co.uk

Mind mapping for english and Irish will help you, especially if you're good at art, as you can visualise. Good luck.

Thanks I'll try that site.

Btw, I wouldn't be able for H Maths. It's just too much work to do in a month. Besides, I can't anyways, my school doesn't allow changes this late unless you're dropping. :P

FergByrne

An0n wrote: »

Thanks, my mate has it and he says it's good. I'll say it to him I guess.
I've been using khanacademy for math and physics but I haven't done it for biology or anything. I suppose I'll give that a bash.

Irish/English/Art history are undecided though

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