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Junior Cert 2013 Study Blog

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  • #62
    Cr4pSnip3r
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 792 ✭✭✭Cr4pSnip3r


    Jack_OLantern wrote: »
    Are the mocks always marked strictly, or can the Junior Cert be marked just as hard? I'm regretting choosing HL Irish....

    The JC is marked the same, but it still depends on the examiner, but they try to get a certain amount of each grade. They don't have a limit on D's though, I don't think, and I know they go back and try bring 38/39% up to a pass. I could be wrong.


  • #63
    spurious
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 27,374 CMod ✭✭✭✭spurious


    They try to give you the most possible marks in the JC - it's the reason people do better than they expect.

    As regards choosing HL or OL for Junior, always choose HL if you can manage it at all.


  • #64
    positivealf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 300 ✭✭positivealf


    Yeh after seeing ol irish paper I'm not surprised that most of the students at OL irish got a B or an A for their mocks. To me it looks like foundation Irish so I will stick on to HL Irish. Does anyone know what may come up for the ceapadoreacht?


  • #65
    Cr4pSnip3r
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 792 ✭✭✭Cr4pSnip3r


    The jump between OL Irish and HL Irish is huge, it should probably have another level in between or just close the gap between the two.


  • #66
    DublinArnie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,823 ✭✭✭DublinArnie


    Cr4pSnip3r wrote: »
    The jump between OL Irish and HL Irish is huge, it should probably have another level in between or just close the gap between the two.
    Nicely said! Every Irish teacher I know agrees, the gap between the two levels is too great, even they admit that it's complete bull**** the Higher Level Papers for Irish. If the SEC are reading this, MAKE ORD HARDER OR HIGHER EASIER! :pac:


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  • #67
    Jack_OLantern
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 193 ✭✭Jack_OLantern


    DublinArnie wrote: »
    Nicely said! Every Irish teacher I know agrees, the gap between the two levels is too great, even they admit that it's complete bull**** the Higher Level Papers for Irish. If the SEC are reading this, MAKE ORD HARDER OR HIGHER EASIER! :pac:

    Preferably HL easier!


  • #68
    Dodo Bird
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 88 ✭✭Dodo Bird


    So far I have done
    English- 2012 Comprehension,Debate,Functional writting
    Maths-2012-2005-P1 and 13-sample E-P2, thereoms and construction
    Science-Biology+all biology exam papers
    Geog-1st year+all 1st year exam questions
    History-1st year+ all 1st year exam questions
    Business-1st year+ all 1st year exam questions
    I am still in a panic as I have to do the 2nd year and 3rd year course within a week !!!!


  • #69
    DublinArnie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,823 ✭✭✭DublinArnie


    Science - Full course (All biology. physics and chemistry chapters)

    Gaeilge - Learnt studied poetry sample answer

    History - Revised over key dates on entire course

    I'm suprised by how fast I've learnt that sample answer, motivated me to learn more :p.


  • #70
    yoyojc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 278 ✭✭yoyojc


    Jack_OLantern wrote: »
    Are the mocks always marked strictly, or can the Junior Cert be marked just as hard? I'm regretting choosing HL Irish....

    I did my Junior Cert last year, I went up a grade in every single subject bar Geography and English (My 2 B's). The Pres are marked ridiculously some very easily , some very poorly. I had to get like three of mine remarked by my teacher. Take no notice. best of luck lads!


  • #71
    iHappyPanda
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 91 ✭✭iHappyPanda


    DublinArnie wrote: »
    Science - Full course (All biology. physics and chemistry chapters)

    Gaeilge - Learnt studied poetry sample answer

    History - Revised over key dates on entire course

    I'm suprised by how fast I've learnt that sample answer, motivated me to learn more :p.

    Did you get all of this done just today !!!


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  • #72
    iHappyPanda
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 91 ✭✭iHappyPanda


    English-2006 P1
    Maths-Theroems and construction,2012 P1,2013 P2
    Science-Biology+All Biology E.Qs.
    Geog-1st year+All 1st year E.Qs.
    So far I have done this eeekkk :o


  • #73
    DublinArnie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,823 ✭✭✭DublinArnie


    iHappyPanda wrote: »
    Did you get all of this done just today !!!
    Yes. I had a science block class today so we covered a lot in it, including all experiments and equations on the course :p.


  • #74
    DublinArnie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,823 ✭✭✭DublinArnie


    iHappyPanda wrote: »
    English-2006 P1
    Maths-Theroems and construction,2012 P1,2013 P2
    Science-Biology+All Biology E.Qs.
    Geog-1st year+All 1st year E.Qs.
    So far I have done this eeekkk :o
    Better than nothing. :rolleyes:


  • #75
    SomberClaws
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 90 ✭✭SomberClaws


    Ive been surprisingly relaxed this week o.o


  • #76
    MmmPancakes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 712 ✭✭✭MmmPancakes


    DublinArnie wrote: »
    Yes. I had a science block class today so we covered a lot in it, including all experiments and equations on the course :p.

    What is the chemical equation for limewater? - Pop Quiz :P


  • #77
    DublinArnie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,823 ✭✭✭DublinArnie


    MmmPancakes wrote: »
    What is the chemical equation for limewater? - Pop Quiz :P
    You trying to catch me?! ;)

    Limewater = Calcium Hydroxide
    Calcium Hydroxide = Ca(OH)2

    You got burned? :pac:


  • #78
    iHappyPanda
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 91 ✭✭iHappyPanda


    DublinArnie wrote: »
    You trying to catch me?! ;)

    Limewater = Calcium Hydroxide
    Calcium Hydroxide = Ca(OH)2

    You got burned? :pac:
    What is monosaccharide ??


  • #79
    Jack_OLantern
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 193 ✭✭Jack_OLantern


    DublinArnie wrote: »
    You trying to catch me?! ;)

    Limewater = Calcium Hydroxide
    Calcium Hydroxide = Ca(OH)2

    You got burned? :pac:

    Is limewater not calcium carbonate?


  • #80
    Jack_OLantern
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 193 ✭✭Jack_OLantern


    SomberClaws wrote: »
    Ive been surprisingly relaxed this week o.o

    Haha, Calm before the storm!


  • #81
    iHappyPanda
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 91 ✭✭iHappyPanda


    Jack_OLantern wrote: »
    Is limewater not calcium carbonate?
    no
    your getting confused with geography
    When rainwater falling from the sky collects with small amounts of carbon dioxide, to form sulfric acid
    This sulfric acid, when hits off against the limestone rock, it react with calcium carbonate, causing the rock to dissolve slowly


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  • #82
    greenpyjamas
    Closed Accounts Posts: 618 ✭✭✭greenpyjamas


    Wow haha I was just looking through all the study ye have done and realised how unmotivated I am :rolleyes:
    At this stage, I just want to get it all over with... anyone else feel like this?


  • #83
    Jack_OLantern
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 193 ✭✭Jack_OLantern


    greenpyjamas wrote: »
    Wow haha I was just looking through all the study ye have done and realised how unmotivated I am :rolleyes:
    At this stage, I just want to get it all over with... anyone else feel like this?

    Oh god I just want to have it tomorrow! Give me 1 night to study and it'll be grand!


  • #84
    iHappyPanda
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 91 ✭✭iHappyPanda


    greenpyjamas wrote: »
    Wow haha I was just looking through all the study ye have done and realised how unmotivated I am :rolleyes:
    At this stage, I just want to get it all over with... anyone else feel like this?
    Trust me, we all feel you :D
    I am not really afraid of the 1st week of exam but rather the 2nd week
    Maths P2, Business P1 and P2, History, Science,German
    That is a load, but then the week after that, is the last week:D and I can relax knowing I have easy subjects Italian,Wood,Metal


  • #85
    iHappyPanda
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 91 ✭✭iHappyPanda


    Jack_OLantern wrote: »
    Oh god I just want to have it tomorrow! Give me 1 night to study and it'll be grand!
    That is a load of sarcasm ;)


  • #86
    Jack_OLantern
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 193 ✭✭Jack_OLantern


    iHappyPanda wrote: »
    no
    your getting confused with geography
    When rainwater falling from the sky collects with small amounts of carbon dioxide, to form sulfric acid
    This sulfric acid, when hits off against the limestone rock, it react with calcium carbonate, causing the rock to dissolve slowly

    :O Oops... Back to the science book then!


  • #87
    Jack_OLantern
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 193 ✭✭Jack_OLantern


    iHappyPanda wrote: »
    That is a load of sarcasm ;)

    OK I won't be grand but I do want it out of the way. Sick of all the study that I haven't been doing.


  • #88
    cfc.forever
    Closed Accounts Posts: 286 ✭✭cfc.forever


    You're sick of the study you haven't been doing, oh what? xD


  • #89
    greenpyjamas
    Closed Accounts Posts: 618 ✭✭✭greenpyjamas


    Jack_OLantern wrote: »
    OK I won't be grand but I do want it out of the way. Sick of all the study that I haven't been doing.

    Exactly. I'll probably just cram the night before each exam...


  • #90
    Jack_OLantern
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 193 ✭✭Jack_OLantern


    cfc.forever wrote: »
    You're sick of the study you haven't been doing, oh what? xD

    XD I have been studying, but everybody is annoying me about like "How much study have you been doin and stuff". I really don't care too much about the JC, just want a few A's and no fails (Irish).


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  • #91
    Jack_OLantern
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 193 ✭✭Jack_OLantern


    greenpyjamas wrote: »
    Exactly. I'll probably just cram the night before each exam...

    I've been studying all the subjects I'm bad at, but thats it.


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